In 1940, the first German plane is shot down over London.
In 1964, South Africa is banned from the Tokyo Olympics for apartheid policies.
In 1980, French fishermen block Channel ports in a protest over subsidies, trapping 1,500 British tourists.
25 Years Ago
From the Telegraph & Argus of August 18, 1981...A proposition was put forward for Shipley train station to be used on the inter-city network. The third platform had already been built, but was then only allowed to be used for local trains.
50 Years Ago
From the Telegraph & Argus of August 18, 1956...Steeplejack Jack Cassidy managed to survive a 90ft fall from a chimney that he was working on.
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