In 1807, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born
In 1914, £1,000 worth of damage was caused in a fire at Hey's Northbrook Brewery, Bradford
In 1997, divorce became legal in Ireland.
From the Telegraph & Argus of February 27th, 1977...
Twenty three Rugby League supporters were arrested after the Challenge Cup match between Bradford Northern and Featherstone Rovers at Odsal. Twenty one fans, all from Featherstone, were arrested after one incident - a clash at the Staygate Roundabout at the end of the M606.
From the Telegraph & Argus of February 27th, 1952...
"Don't drive while angry" is the advice that Holmfirth Accident Prevention Panel seeks to pass on to motorists throughout the country and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. This decision was reached at a meeting of the council last night when consideration was given to a number of road safety suggestions.
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