1928 Harry Ramsden started his fish and chip restaurant in a hut at White Cross - Guiseley, near Bradford in West Yorkshire. It soon became the most famous fish and chip restaurant in the world. In 2012 the restaurant was acquired by the fish and chip chain 'Wetherby Whaler' and they gave this name to the new restaurant.
1928 The England cricket team scored a record 636 against Australia in Sydney, including 251 scored by Walter Hammond. England won the Test match by eight wickets.
1955 Cardiff was officially named the capital of Wales.
Enwyd Caerdydd yn swyddogol yn brifddinas Cymru.
1967 - Jethro Tull was formed.
1975 - Joe Walsh joined the Eagles, replacing original member Bernie Leadon. Leadon left for a solo career
Did the 'Spoons pub chain miss out on acquiring Harry Ramsden's restaurant...?