Monday, February 8, 2010 (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Monday, February 8, 2010

8:33am Monday 8th February 2010 in On This Day By Telegraph & Argus

25 years ago: Former Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced he was to retire as Chancellor of Bradford University.

50 years ago: News that the road over the railway level crossing at Steeton would be closed during various periods during late March and April gave rise to comment at a meeting of Skipton Rural Council.

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1886: Rioting and looting followed a protest march by the unemployed in Trafalgar Square.

1965: The Government announced a ban on cigarette advertising on TV.

1976: Fourteen British mercenaries died by firing squad in Angola.