In 1939, American stuntman Evel Knievel was born.

In 1960, Nikita Krushchev said: "Politicians are the same everywhere.They promises to build bridges even when there are no rivers"

In 1973, the Arab members of OPEC increased oil prices by 70 per cent.

From the Telegraph & Argus of October 17th, 1977...

Baildon police surgeries are the most probable substitute following the announcement last week that the town's police station is to close. Both community constables at Baildon hope that shortly they will be able to notify the residents of times when they will be available in a particular place if anyone needs to discuss anything with them.

From the Telegraph & Argus of October 17th, 1952...

A 23-year-old man from Gale Street, Bradford was fined £5 10s, with £1 damages, at Bradford City Court today, for being drunk and damaging two panes of glass at the Windsor Halls. It was stated that early today a policeman saw the man smash a window, cutting his hand badly. Earlier, it was alleged, he had broken a window while in the hall. "Don't tell my mother. I'll pay for it," the man was alleged to have said when charged.