In 1772, poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born.
In 1805, Admiral Lord Collingwood said: "Now, gentlemen, let us do something today which the world may talk of hereafter" before the Battle of Trafalgar.
In 1833, philanthropist Alfred Nobel was born.
From the Telegraph & Argus of October 21st, 1978...
The annual boxing tournament held at Saltaire and organised by the Knights of St Columba will this year raise money for St Gemma's Hospice for the terminally ill, in Leeds. Bradford area schoolboys will compete with North Eastern schoolboys at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire for a trophy and a shield.
From the Telegraph & Argus of October 21st, 1953...
Jowett cars were again well represented at the Motor Show which opened today. High spot is the latest Jupiter sports car, the R4 - a development of the Le Mans Jupiters which won the 1.5 litre class three years running - 1950-2. Exceptional handling qualities and fine power to weight ratio have been built into this compact car of modern appearance and a pleasingly clean line.
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