In 1487, bell chimes were invented.

In 1965, the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill took place.

IIn 2001, the Post Office revealed a stamp has 5.9 calories.

25 years ago

From the Telegraph & Argus, January 30, 1983...

The last five De Lorean sports cars will be going under the hammer at British Car Auctions in Brighouse. The last of gull-wing cars, which were built in Belfast, sold for £15,520.

50 years ago

From the Telegraph & Argus, January 30, 1958...

Annual figures for crime detection by Bradford police were praised. In 1957, a total of 3,423 crimes were reported, an increase of 628 on the previous year.