In 1907, 471 Japanese miners were lost in a mine disaster.
In 1951, the Hawker Hunter jet made its first flight.
In 1986, Greg Norman won the British Open Golf Championship.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of July 20, 1981...Three Bradford authors read their books to some of the children who attended a book gala held in the Regent Road Book Club, Ilkley. Robert Swindells, George Layton and June Oldham entertained the children with their stories.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of July 20, 1956...The longest serving member of Telegraph and Argus editorial staff, Mr Horace Crosseley, was presented with an inscribed gold watch to mark his 50 years unbroken service at the paper.
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