Strike
The strike causes a run on the pound
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
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Harold Wilson Biography and Timeline — Page 6
Follow Harold Wilson through 510 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Harold Wilson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1966–1967Years on this page
1966
Suez Canal
The Government reviews Britain's remaining defence commitments east of Suez in response to economic pressure.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
body of Roger Casement is returned to Ireland
The body of Roger Casement is returned to Ireland
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
1967
Visit to London
Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Kosygin Peace Initiative
Meets Alexei Kosygin during an attempted Vietnam peace initiative
Role range: 1960-1975 – 1964-1970
Demonstrations
A curfew is imposed in Aden after nationalist riots
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Iron and Steel Act
The Iron and Steel Act receives Royal Assent, enabling major steel companies to return to public ownership.
Role range: 1964-1970
Nationalization
The Iron and Steel Act receives Royal Assent, providing for the renationalization of the British steel industry.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Conference of London
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Independence of Great Britain
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Independence of Malta
first day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Bank Rate
Bank Rate is reduced to 6 percent as the balance of payments position temporarily improves.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Unemployment
Registered unemployment rises to about 631000 after the previous year's deflationary measures.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Budget
James Callaghan presents a cautious Budget intended to preserve economic stability while sterling remains vulnerable.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Bank Rate
Bank Rate is reduced to 5.5 percent as the Government cautiously relaxes credit conditions.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Nationalization
The British Steel Corporation is formed as major steel companies are brought into public ownership.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Referendum
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain British
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Rule of Gibraltar
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain British
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Abortion Bill
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Legislation
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Reform of Parliament
The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Devaluation
The pound is devalued by 14 percent from $2.80 to $2.40
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Devaluation
The pound sterling is devalued by 14 percent from $2.80 to $2.40
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Devaluation
The official exchange rate is reduced from 2.80 dollars to 2.40 dollars for one pound sterling.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Economy of Great Britain
The pound is devalued from $2.80 to $2.40
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Sterling Crisis
The Government devalues sterling after continuing pressure on reserves and a serious balance of payments crisis.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Broadcast
Wilson explains devaluation to the public and argues that the domestic value of money has not fallen by the same proportion.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
International Monetary Fund
International financial support of about 1.4 billion pounds is arranged after the devaluation of sterling.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Roy Jenkins becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer with responsibility for stabilising sterling at its new exchange rate.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
Role range: 1964-1970
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
Role range: 1964-1970
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment
During Harold Wilson's government, the first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
Role range: 1964-1970
Abortion Act
Abortion Act 1967 legalises abortion in specified medical circumstances
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Britain cancels the F111A order from the USA
Britain cancels the F111A order from the USA
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Budget
The Government publishes a White Paper to make defence cuts east of Suez
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Cabinet
Wilson takes over the DEA & Shore appointed Secretary of State
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Commission
Appoints a Parliamentary Committee of 10 to give the Government a more direction
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Consumer Credit
Credit restrictions on consumer durable purchases are eased to prevent economic activity from weakening too sharply.
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Criminal Law Act
Criminal Law Act 1967 abolishes the distinction between felonies and misdemeanours
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
Leasehold Reform Act
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 gives many long leasehold house tenants rights to buy the freehold
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1970
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.