In 1787, the Bounty was launched at Spithead. Its mutiny ensured it became one of the world's most famous ships.
In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium.
In 2000, the royal crests on the outside of the Harrods building were removed after 62 years.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of December 26, 1982
Two people who want to open a home for the mentally handicapped in Ilkley, Mr Brian Slater and Mrs Chris Carter, are considering the next move after Bradford Council rejected their first proposal.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of December 26, 1957
Gwladys Stanley Laidler's production of Puss in Boots, which opened on Christmas Eve, quickly established itself as the best pantomime staged in Bradford for years.
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