In 1886, the first successful petrol-driven motor car was patented by Karl Benz.
In 1920, Walt Disney took his first job in cartoons.
In 2002, barman Ettore Diana served up a record breaking 3,150 pint cappuccino.
25 years ago
From the Telegraph & Argus, January 29, 1983...
Bradford's "homeless" Lord Mayor Councillor Joan Lightband will soon get her chamber room back now that repairs have been completed.
Extensive repairs were carried out when dry rot was discovered in a corner of City Hall, near the clock tower.
50 years ago
From the Telegraph & Argus, January 29, 1958...
A record year was predicted for Yeadon Airport after the Bradford-Leeds joint committee decided to invest up to £70,000 for improvements.
New flights will be taking off to Bergen, Barcelona, Rotterdam and Jersey.
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