In 1327, Edward III acceded to the English throne.

In 2000, Ronaldo was named as FIFA's world player of 1999 with David Beckham in second place.

In 1949, the first Emmy awards were presented.

25 years ago

From the Telegraph & Argus, January 25, 1983...

People in Baildon, Keighley and Shipley have been warned to boil their water before using it, as it is unsafe to use.

50 years ago

From the Telegraph & Argus, January 25, 1958...

A mother and daughter were admitted into St Luke's hospital suffering from accidental coal gas poisoning. Louise Kirby and Thirza Caney were sleeping when the incident happened. They had a gas fire, which was burning and the light had gone out.