In 1552, William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.

In 1964, Mick Jagger was fined £16 for reckless driving.

In 1970, an assassination attempt on Pope Paul was foiled by bodyguards.

25 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of November 27, 1981...A top Tory education spokesman appealed for a decision on the future of swimming lessons in Bradford first schools. Shadow Education Chairman Councillor Peter Gilmor said officers and councillors have stated how difficult it was to re-introduce swimming lessons in first schools.

50 Years Ago

From the Telegraph & Argus of November 27, 1956...Seconds separated drama from tragedy last night when a West Yorkshire bus from Otley to Bradford ploughed into a bus shelter in Harrogate Road in Eccleshill. Only seconds before a bus had picked up several passengers waiting at the glass fronted shelter.