In 1898, the USA took possession of Puerto Rico from Spain.

In 1910, the trial began of Dr. Hawley Crippen for the murder of his wife Belle, who was poisoned, cut into small pieces and buried in the cellar.

In 1926, American rock star Chuck Berry was born.

From the Telegraph & Argus of October 18th, 1977...

Yorkshire and Humberside is once again Britain's cheapest region, according to a survey just out. The cost of living - at 6.3 per cent below the national average - remains steady, and the region is about one per cent cheaper that its nearest rival, the East Midlands. Reward Regional Surveys, a Stone (Staffs.) firm of consultants last month investigated trends in 10 Yorkshire/Humberside towns: Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Grimsby,Halifax, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scunthorpe and Sheffield.

From the Telegraph & Argus of October 18th, 1952...

READER'S LETTER: "May I voice agreement with one of your readers concerning the "boppers" on the dance floors. No effort seems to be taken to curb the activities of these jumping hoodlums. I suggest they be given a roped off corner of the floor and restricted from using the main area unless they dance in the orthodox manner" - "DISGUSTED," Bradford.