25 years ago: Bradford Council’s decision to offer almost £300 a week for a women’s equality officer in City Hall was branded a scandal.

50 years ago: During the 12 months ending February 29, Bradford fire brigade was called to 16 fires involving paraffin heaters. The city’s fire chief warned that the manufacturers’ instructions must be followed.

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1952: An artificial heart was used for the first time on a 41-year-old man, which kept him alive for 80 minutes.

1971: Boxer Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali to become World Heavyweight Champion.