Reform of Social Welfare
The over-65s receive first state pensions
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1928 in Great Britain
Explore 57 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1928.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1928
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January
Burial
Buried in Stinsford, Dorset
February
Independence of Great Britain
Malta is granted Dominion status
Independence of Malta
Malta is granted Dominion status
Independence of Great Britain
Britain recognizes the indepence of Transjordan
Independence of Jordan
Britain recognizes the indepence of Transjordan
March
Birth of Patrick Joseph McGoohan
Birth of Patrick Joseph McGoohan
April
Birth of Alan Clark
Birth of Alan Clark
Birth of Alexis Korner (born Alexis Andrew Nicholas Koerner
Birth of Alexis Korner (born Alexis Andrew Nicholas Koerner)
Budget
Accompanies Churchill during his 4th budget speech
Budget
Churchill makes his 4th budget speech
May
Sixty League Goals Record
Dixie Dean completes a hat-trick against Arsenal to finish the 1927–28 First Division season with sixty league goals, a record for the English top flight.
July
Reform of Electoral System
The voting age for women is reduced from 30 to 21
August
Pact between Kellogg-Briand Signatory Nations
Devised by Frank Kellog & Aristride Briand. 63 powers renounce war
October
World-Record Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal from Bolton Wanderers for a then world-record transfer fee of £10,890.
November
Consolidated Petroleum Company Arrangement
Anglo-Persian and Shell interests create a joint distribution structure for markets across Africa and the Middle East.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of France
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Asquith Death
Herbert Henry Asquith dies in 1928.
Attorney General
Appointed Attorney General, 1st term
Banknote Issue Profits Pass to Treasury
Montagu Norman serves as Governor when legislation directs the profits from the Bank of England's note-issue function to HM Treasury.
Biography and Psychology Debate
Critics discussed Strachey's psychological approach to historical biography following Elizabeth and Essex.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the National Labour Party
Christopher Morcom Friendship
Forms an important intellectual friendship with fellow Sherborne pupil Christopher Morcom, sharing interests in mathematics and science.
Commander of Meerut District
Appointed Commander of the British forces in the Meerut District, India
Death of Henry Herbert Asquith
Death of Herbert Henry Asquith
Decline and Fall
Publication of "Decline and Fall"
Decline and Fall
Publication of "Decline & Fall"
Discovery of Penicillin
Discovers penicillin from mold on a sample of bacteria in his laboratory
Equal Franchise Act Debates
Debate reports trace parliamentary consideration of legislation establishing equal voting ages for women and men.
Expanding Universe
Eddington discusses relativistic world models and helps bring expanding universe ideas into wider debate
Field Electron Emission Theory
With Lothar Nordheim, explains electron emission from metals in strong electric fields as quantum tunnelling.
Financial Secretary of Treasury
Appointed Financial Secretary at the War Office, 1st term
Gachsaran Oilfield Discovered
Anglo-Persian discovers oil at Gachsaran during its expanding exploration programme in southwestern Persia.
Haft Kel Oilfield Discovered
Anglo-Persian discovers the large Haft Kel field, which becomes a major new source of Persian crude.
Health of George VI
Incapacitated by illness & delegates Sovereign authority to Counsellors of State
Hudson Plays in Blackburn's Sixth FA Cup Win
Hudson helps Blackburn Rovers defeat Huddersfield Town 3–1 in the FA Cup final, the club's first victory in the competition since 1891.
India Posting
Serves with the Royal Air Force in India, where public attention follows him.
International Oil Coordination Agreement
Joins other major oil companies in an international agreement intended to limit destructive competition and balance supply.
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