In 1930, the planet Pluto was officially recognised.
In 1965, the Government announced Britain would switch to the metric system.
In 2004, a fire in Charles Saatchi's warehouse destroyed millions of pounds worth of artwork.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 24, 1982
Windhill Community Association is aiming to set up a community youth advice centre. It will cover the West Royd estate, Wood Estate, Glenside Road Estate and houses between Carr Lane, Thackley Old Road and Overdale Drive.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 24, 1957
The ITV parson, the Reverend Eric Geddes, came out strongly in defence of television as a medium for the propagation of the Gospel when he addressed a meeting in St Andrew's School, Listerhills, Bradford. He said through television he was able to reach people in their own homes.
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