In 1883, Prime Minister Clement Atlee was born.

In 1907, the North of England Education Conference was held in Bradford.

In 1946, Nazi propagandist William Joyce - "Lord Haw Haw" - was hanged.

From the Telegraph & Argus of January 3rd, 1977...

A Government scandal such as America's Watergate would be less likely to come to light if it happened in this country, claims Keighley's MP, Bob Cryer. At an open forum organised by Keighley churches, Mr. Cryer said: "I don't think our form of society or government is as open as it should be.

From the Telegraph & Argus of January 3rd, 1952...

Work on the conversion of two more Bradford schools from gas to electric lighting will be started before the end of March, it is hoped, if the City Council approves a recommendation of the Education Committee. The schools are Sandy Lane Primary and Lapage Street Girls' Infants, and the estimated cost will be £590 and £1,360 respectively.