In 1976, Emu attacked Michael Parkinson.

In 1987, the Conservatives chose John Major to succeed Margaret Thatcher.

In 2005, surgeons in France performed the world's first face transplant.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 27, 1982

The battle to stop the closure of Shipley hospital will be taken right to the top. At a meeting last night, the Council suggested throwing its weight behind the protests over the proposed closure. Nurses in groups and individuals and doctors from Baildon and Shipley have voiced their anger at the prospect of losing the hospital.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of November 27, 1957

A 22-year-old Keighley woman will be looking after all the ribboned shoes for the Royal Ballet this season. As part of her job as assistant ballet mistress at the national company, Joan Blakerey, has to take care of all the shoes.