Election
The Government majority is cut to 21. Conservatives 336, Labour 271, Liberal democrats 20 & others 24
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
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John Roy Major Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow John Roy Major through 193 dated historical records for Great Britain.
John Roy Major, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
193Distinct records
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1992–1993Years on this page
1992
Trident
Major's election victory maintains Government commitment to bringing Trident into service
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 36,230
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
London Conference on Yugoslavia
Hosts international negotiations seeking to contain the Bosnian conflict.
Role range: 1992-1995
Conference of London
Heads the conference of conflict in former Yugoslavia
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Black Wednesday
Major keeps his economic team unchanged for seven months after Black Wednesday before he replaced Norman Lamont with Kenneth Clarke as Chancellor of the Exchequer
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Black Wednesday
The British Conservative Government is forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) after it was unable to keep the pound above its agreed lower limit in the ERM.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Black Wednesday
The UK Treasury estimates the cost of Black Wednesday at 3. 4 billion pounds.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Black Wednesday
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament, when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currencys value.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Devaluation
The UKs forced withdrawal from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) is succeeded by a partial economic recovery with a new policy of flexible exchange rates, allowing lower interest rates and devaluation - increased demand for UK goods in export markets
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Economy of Great Britain
The Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent in order to tempt speculators to buy pounds, despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers keep selling
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-997
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
Suspends Britains membership of the ERM.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The UKs forced withdrawal from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) is succeeded by a partial economic recovery with a new policy of flexible exchange rates, allowing lower interest rates and.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament, when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currencys value.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
devaluation - increased demand for UK goods in export markets.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent in order to tempt speculators to buy pounds, despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers keep selling
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-997
Anniversary
Attends the 50th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Conference of Conservatives
Annual Conservative Party Conference, Thatcher & Tebbit oppose the Maastricht Treaty
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Treaty of Maastricht
Wins the Commons paving motion that allows the Government to continue the Maastricht ratification process.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Britain as the Edinburgh European Council opens discussions on Maastricht ratification and the Danish settlement.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Conference of Edinburgh
Chairs the EU summit. A European summit is held which discusses the Maastricht Treaty
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Conference of Edinburgh
Chairs the EU summit
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Election
The Conservative Party win 41.9% of votes cast & 336 MPs, a majority of 21
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
NHS Fetal Laser Surgery Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Fetal Laser Surgery NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: Laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Fetal Laser Surgery
During John Roy Major's government, laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Hib Vaccination Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Hib Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: The Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Hib Vaccination
During John Roy Major's government, the Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
Role range: 1990-1997
Charities Act
Charities Act 1992 reforms charity fundraising and charity regulation
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Further and Higher Education Act
Further and Higher Education Act 1992 reforms further education and creates a new higher education framework
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act 1992 consolidates trade union and labour relations law
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
1993
Government Report
Government defeat means a report stage, Maastricht ratification is delayed
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Pardon
Refuses to pardon 1st World War servicemen executed for cowardice or desertion
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Bombing of Bishopsgate
The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA - Bombing of Bishopsgate
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA - Bombing of Bishopsgate
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA - Bombing of Bishopsgate
IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA
The IRA bomb Bishopsgate, 1 killed & 40 injured, 300 million pounds worth of damage
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Economy of Great Britain
The recession that had started just before Major came to office is declared over when the first quarter of the year had seen economic growth return for the first time since the second quarter of 1990
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
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.