In 1940, The first Nylon stockings went on sale in New York.
In 1959, The UK's Jodrell Bank telescope broadcast signals to the USA via the moon.
In 1970, the first two female US army generals were appointed - Ann Hays and Elizabeth Hoisington.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 15, 1981...Is Bradford's newest car park paying its way? This is the question many leaders are asking about the new Exchange car park facing the Victoria Hotel on Bridge Street.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 15, 1956...A Bradford RAF man rescued a family from a smoking hydroplane in Cirencester. Colonel John Berry's rescue of the family was seen by more than 1,000 people, including his wife, at South Creney gravel pits.
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