In 1665, the first edition of the London Gazette was published.
In 1908, Ernest Rutherford announced he had detected a single atom.
In 2003, Tory MP Michael Portillo announced that he would be stepping down at the next general election.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 7, 1982
The re-vamped Bradford Council Lifeline service has been a big success this year, according to careers advisor Mandy Burns.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 7, 1957
The executive of the Bradford branch of the National and Local Government Officers' Association protested yesterday against the action of the Minister of Health, Mr Derek Walker-Smith, in refusing to approve an agreed pay award to Health Service staff.
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