In 1913, the stolen Mona Lisa was recovered after being missing for two years.

In 1955, British engineer Christopher Cockerell patented his hovercraft.

In 1986, the super-light aircraft Voyager completed a round the world flight of nine days without refuelling.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 12th, 1977...

Bradford Council should spend more cash on education and inner city development, instead of building up a "Fort Knox" in City Hall and making cuts. This was the theme of last Saturday's Trades Council meeting in the Textile Hall, Bradford. A motion to this effect, and which called on the Government to expand the public sector and revise its policy on cash limits, was passed by the 25 or so delegates left at the end.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 12th, 1952...

A 30ft Christmas tree brough from the Washburn Valley was in position today among the stalls in Otley Market Place. It will be decorated with coloured lights which next week will be switched on by the chairman of the urban council ( Mr. S. Wilkinson )and will be lit each evening until the New Year.