In 1541, Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, was confined to the Tower of London.

In 1922, Metropolitan Police Commissioner William Harwood was poisoned by arsenic-laced chocolates.

In 2000, the mini-budget revealed an end to betting tax - to allow British companies to compete with internet operations.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 9, 1982...

The Queen was due to present Mr Denis Place, of Keighley, who is water supervisor for the Falkland Islands, with the insignia of a member of the Order of the British Empire during an award ceremony today.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 9, 1957...

Bradford Finance and General Purposes Committee will be asked to support a proposal on Tuesday that over £50,000 be spent on improving street lighting facilities in various parts of the city.