In 1910, French physicist Georges Claude displayed his neon lamp for the first time.

In 1919, impressionist painter Auguste Renoir died aged 78.

In 1967, Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first heart transplant operation.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 3rd, 1978...

Anyone who has been inclined to question Bradford Northern as a major force because of their moderate league record this season was given a convincing answer at the Boulevard. Even after releasing men like Wolford, Austin, Joyce and Slater - and with cup-tied pair Stephenson and Grayshon on the sidelines - Northern showed they cannot be ruled out of the chase for honours with a far more convincing win than the score suggests - Hull 12, Bradford Northern 18.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 3rd, 1953...

Bradford City have made two inside forward changes for the game against Darlington at Valley Parade on Saturday (writes Bantam). Rosenthal, the club's leading scorer, fit again following a neck injury, is preferred to Graham at inside left, and Harbertson, dropped last Saturday, returns to inside right after scoring a hat-trick with the reserves.