In 1870, New York sisters Victoria Caffin Woodhall and Tenessee Caffin, became the first female stockbrokers.
In 1915, the neon street sign was patented by George Claude.
In 1944, Helen Duncan became the last person ever arrested for withcraft. She was jailed for nine months.
25 years ago
From the Telegraph & Argus of January 19, 1982...Bradford Council is to employ someone to help Asian people with planning applications.
50 years ago
From the Telegraph & Argus of January 19, 1957...The fifth road death in Bradford this year occurred yesterday when Timothy Hall, of Manningham, Bradford, was hit by a car in Swain House Road, near King's Road.
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