In 1572, the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre began in Paris.

In 1759, anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce was born.

In 1814, British troops captured Washington D.C. and burned the White House.

From the Telegraph & Argus of August 24th, 1977...

A go-slow is being staged by about 150 assembly workers at the Highfield Road, Idle, plant of Rank Hi-Fi Ltd, manufacturers of loudspeakers. The action follows a meeting today of the workers, mainly women, who are members of the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication and Plumbing Union (EEPTU). It follows a refusal of the management to re-time jobs on the assembly line which, claim the workers, would lead to an improvement in bonuses.

From the Telegraph & Argus of August 24th, 1952...

Elephants marched in stately procession from Forster Square Station to Peel Park where the Bertram Mills Circus opens. They attracted a crowd of spectators to the centre of the city. Each elephant carried a road safety slogan on its back.