In 1932, Malcolm Campbell set a new land speed record of 253.96mph at Daytona Beach.

In 1981, the engagement of Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was announced.

In 1989, a state funeral was held for Japan's Emperor Hirohito.

From the Telegraph & Argus of February 24th, 1979...

Barrister Mr Neil Hamilton has been chosen as prospective Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Bradford North. Mr Hamilton, 29, beat two other men for the position when senior party officials met at the Northcote Conservative Club, Bradford. He was educated at the University College of Wales and at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, gaining Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Literature and Master of Science Degrees. He speaks French and German and lives in London.

From the Telegraph & Argus of February 24th, 1954...

WOMEN'S PAGE: Bed-making takes no time with fitted sheets. Because four corners on the bottom sheet and two on the top sheet are shaped to fit securely under the mattress, all that has to be done in the morning is a quick smoothing of the bottom sheet, a pull at the top sheet - and the bed is almost made. Housewives, bachelor girls, in fact anybody who has a bed to make each day, can cut the time and effort they spend on the chore by using fitted sheets.