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.
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