In 1846, German astronomer Johann Galle discovered Neptune.

In 1897, a nine-year-old London boy became the first pedestrian to be killed by a car.

In 2002, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the West Midlands in the middle of the night. Tremors were felt as far as London.

25 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 23, 1981...Grandfather Bernard Crowther has been pounding the streets of Shipley for the past few months training for his first marathon run. Mr Crowther, 47, of Oak Bank, Windhill, was spurred on to take up jogging after watching the London marathon on television. He has gradually built up his weekly mileage and is now confident of tackling the gruelling 26 miles.

50 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 23, 1956...One of the finest brass band concerts in Bradford for many a day took place at St George's Hall yesterday - for the benefit of two microphones, some radio engineers and half a dozen people. The massed strength of the Black Dyke Mills, Brighouse & Rastrick and Manchester CWS bands under Alex Mortimer made music through the hot day from 10am until after 4pm. The recordings are to be transferred to stereophonic discs, the first of their kind to be developed.