In 1602, the Bodleian Library at Oxford University was opened to the public for the first time.
In 1954, the Highway Code was introduced.
In 2001, it was announced that Scotland's First Minister, Henry Mcleish, was to resign.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 8, 1982...
Five thousand Falkland soldiers are to receive a special portrait of the Queen drawn by young Yorkshire artist Linda Birkenshaw and devoted by Keighley salvage supremo Keith Jessop.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 8, 1957...
The Mayor of Brighouse (Coun H Edwards) who is chairman of the Brighouse Road Safety Committee, presented safe driving awards to British Railways (Brighouse) motor drivers for accident-free driving during the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' 1956 competition year.
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