In 1869, diamonds were discovered at Kimberley in Cape Province, South Africa.

In 1906, suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst was released from prison.

In 1942, the Church of England ended its rule forcing women to wear hats in church.

25 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of November 6, 1981...Barbara Crabb put her foot in it when she tried to lift her husband - and ended up with a broken foot. But Mrs Crabb, of Thornton Road, Bradford turned domestic disaster into money- spinning success. She charged people to sign the plaster cast on her leg and when she went to Bradford Royal Infirmary today to have it removed there was £135 to swell the hospital's Body Scanner Appeal.

50 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of November 6, 1956...The remodelled Keighley post office in Cook Lane, was opened today by the Mayor of Keighley, Ald J A Taylor. For over a year structural alterations have been taking place inside the building to improve accommodation.