In 1830, Charles Grey, who gave his name to Earl Grey tea, became Prime Minister.

In 1943, Winston Churchill, President Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin met in Cairo to discuss strategy for the Second World War.

In 2005, Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of Germany.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 22, 1982...

Councillor Terry Shaw has joined in the anger over Bradford Council's approved plans for an amusement arcade in the former Main Street library, Bingley.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 22, 1957...

J B Priestley is to write the script of a film on his home city of Bradford, and possibly take part in it, for showing on BBC television at an unspecified date in the future.