In 1939 in Germany, Jews were banned from working as dentists, vets or pharmacists. They were also banned from driving and going to cinemas, theatres, or concerts.
In 1983 people switched on their televisions a little earlier to catch Britain's first breakfast news programme.
In 1991 Operation Desert Storm began as Gulf War Allies sent hundreds of planes on bombing raids into Iraq.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of January 17, 1983...
A new report of Bradford's jobless says 38 per cent of those out of work have been for more than a year. The city's unemployment rates are 14.9 per cent, one per cent above that of the county or the national average.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of January 17, 1958...
Iain Macleod, Minister of Labour and former Minister of Health, is to pay a visit to his home town to open a secondary school. Mr Macleod will officially open Airedale Secondary School on April 26. The school has been in use since the autumn but work has continued with the site.
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