Birth of Basil Hume
Birth of Basil Hume
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1923 in Great Britain
Explore 56 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1923.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1923
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March
CP
Wants to join the Conservatives to resist the rise of Socialism. Rejoins the Conservative Party declaring that the 3 Party system is at an end. Declares the Liberals are doomed & the Labour Government has to be brought down
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health, 1st term
April
Birth of John Mortimer
Birth of John Mortimer
Transjordan Mandate
High Commissioner Herbert Samuel announced British willingness to recognize a separate government under Abdullah, subject to constitutional conditions and British international obligations. The announcement marked an important advance in the emirate’s formal status.
Marriage
Marries Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, youngest daughter of the 14th Earl of Strathmore
May
Resignation of Andrew Bonar Law
Law resigns because he is dying from throat cancer
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
July
Armament
Makes a speech at Stoke-on-Trent in favour of the rearmament of Great Britain
August
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term
September
Foreign Policy Statement at London
Makes a speech at the Council of the League of Nations in favour of Russian membership
Corfu Crisis
Supports League involvement in the Corfu crisis.
October
Conference of Imperial
The Imperial Conference allows Dominions to make treaties with foreign states
Rule of Turkey
The Allies terminate their occupation of Turkey
Birth of Robin Day
Birth of Robin Day
Birth of Robin Day
Birth of Robin Day
Parliament
Baldwin asks the King for a dissolution
December
General Election
Retains Nelson and Colne for Labour in the general election.
Election
The Conservative Party wins 38% of votes cast, 258 MPs, & loses its majority
Other events (month unknown)
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Antic Hay
Publication of "Antic Hay"
Baldwin Succeeds Bonar Law
After Bonar Law's resignation on health grounds, Baldwin succeeds him as prime minister and Conservative leader.
Buchan's High Scoring Sunderland Season
Buchan continues to spearhead Sunderland's forward line during the early 1920s, when the club finishes second in the Football League.
Consecutive First Division Championships
Matt McQueen completed Liverpool's successful defence of the First Division championship in 1922–23 after taking charge the previous season.
CP
Defeated in the election leaves the Liberal Party & rejoins the Conservative Party
Death of Andrew Bonar Law
Bonar Law dies in October, less than six months after his resignation as prime minister.
Election
Defeated in the election leaves the Liberal Party & rejoins the Conservative Party
Election
Defeated at Leicester West
Election
The Labour Party win 30.7% of votes cast & 191 MPs
Election
Stands for Parliament for the 1st time at Stokton & is defeated by just 73 votes
Facade
Composition of "Facade"
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Permanent Home Secretary
Law Buried at Westminster Abbey
Bonar Law is buried in Westminster Abbey following his death, reflecting his standing as a former prime minister.
Law Faces Serious Illness
Bonar Law's worsening throat illness severely restricts his ability to continue governing.
Law Resigns as Prime Minister
Bonar Law resigns in May because his health makes continued service impossible.
Law Succeeded by Stanley Baldwin
Stanley Baldwin takes over the premiership after Bonar Law's retirement from office.
Marriage
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon marries George VI
Mathematica Theory Of Relativity
Publication of "Mathematica Theory Of Relativity"
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Warwick & Leamington
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