Referendum
Wales backs devolution by referendum
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
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Anthony Charles Lynton Blair Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Anthony Charles Lynton Blair through 292 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1997–1998Years on this page
1997
Scandal
Plan to exempt Formula I from tobacco advertising ban is reported
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Scandal
Blair apologises on TV for the handling of the Ecclestone affair. Bernie Ecclestone reveals 1 million pound donation to Labour
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
The Government of Wales Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Meeting with In Beijing to discuss issues of democracy
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Politics
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Rule of Hong Kong
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Reform of Electoral System
47 Labour MPs vote against the cut in lone-parent benefits
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, youngest PM since Lord Liverpool in 1812
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Labour Wins Devolution Mandate
The Labour election victory opened the way for a new Scottish devolution referendum and legislation.
1998
Scandal
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
Role range: 1997-2007
Health of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
Role range: 1997-2007
Bloody Sunday
Announces a new inquiry into Bloody Sunday.
Role range: 1998-2010 – 1997-2007
Millenium Dome
Unveils plans for the interior of the Millenium Dome
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Accords of Good Friday
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
The Good Friday agreement for Northern Ireland is signed. Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Peace
A Northern Ireland peace deal is reached
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill receives royal assent
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Peace
Sinn Fein backs the peace deal
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Accords of Good Friday
A Sinn Fein conference approves the Good Friday Accord
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Accords of Good Friday
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
71% of the turnout in Northern Ireland vote for the Good Friday Agrrement
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Referendum
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Accords of Good Friday
71% ov voters in North Ireland support the Good Friday Accord
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Election
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Constitution of Great Britain
The Government of Wales Bill receives royal assent. The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Legislation
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Politics
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Strategic Defence Review
The Strategic Defence Review confirms that Trident will remain Britain's minimum nuclear deterrent
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Bombing of Omagh
The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
Government record concerning the IRA: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
IRA - Bombing of Omagh
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Ceasefire
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
IRA - Ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
IRA - Ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1997-2007 – 1997-2007
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.