In 1867, American Lucien B. Smith patented barbed wire.

In 1903, Marie Curie announced her discovery of radium.

In 1950, the Korean war began after North Korean troops attacked South Korea.

From the Telegraph & Argus of June 25th, 1977...

Pupils of Myrtle Park First School, Bingley, have been presented with "Good Watermanship" certificates by the Yorkshire Water Authority. The children studied water and its uses and aspects of pollution in a project which included a visit to Scar House Reservoir.

From the Telegraph & Argus of June 25th, 1952...

Magistrates who, at Bradford annual music sessions today, granted eight applications to install television sets in hotels and public houses, were told by the Chief Constable ( Mr. H.S. Price ) that since their last annual session 105 similar licences had been granted. In his report, Mr. Price said 622 premises were licensed for music, singing and dancing or entertainment, and 42 had cinematograph licences.