In 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin expelled 50,000 Asians from the country.
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In 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead in Hollywood home. She was 36.
From the Telegraph & Argus of August 6th, 1978...
Hundreds of people lined the roads through Bradford, despite continuous rain, to watch one of the biggest ever parades of historical-commercial vehicles to pass trough the city on the Trans-Pennine Commercial Vehicle Rally. Hundreds more crowded into the car park at Harry Ramsden's to see some of the buses, lorries and vans that chose to stop in Guiseley for lunch.
From the Telegraph & Argus of August 6th, 1953...
ADVERTISEMENT: City of Bradford Co-operative Society Ltd, AUTUMN COATS. New Styles. Just Arrived. Traverse stripe Velour £5-5-0. Hips 36, 38 & 40. Marvellous value for the money. Be among the first to see them at Fashions - First Floor. For the best value in town try our SPECIAL FISH LUNCHEON 2/-. Morning coffee served in the smoke room. Dainty TEAS served daily from 1/9. Emporium, Sunbridge Road.
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