Birth of Raymond Briggs
Birth of Raymond Briggs
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1934 in Great Britain
Explore 68 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1934.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1934
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January
February
Birth of Bernard Bresslaw
Birth of Bernard Bresslaw
March
Reform of Driver Licensing
Driving tests become mandatory
April
Armament
The French refuse to negotiate & allow any increase in German arms. Attempts a 4 power convention for a rearmament settlement with the Germans
Portsmouth Returns to Wembley
Tinn again leads Portsmouth into the FA Cup final, but Manchester City wins 2–1 after overturning an early deficit.
Rutherford Opens Scoring in FA Cup Final
Rutherford puts Portsmouth ahead against Manchester City in the FA Cup final before Fred Tilson's two goals reverse the contest.
Japan issues the Amu-Settlement, a hands off China warning to the USA
Japan issues the "Amu-Settlement", a "hands off" China warning to the USA & Britain
Settlement-Amu
Japan issues the "Amu-Settlement", a "hands off" China warning to the USA & Britain
May
Red-Shifts in the Spectra of Nebulae
Hubble delivers and publishes the Halley Lecture on red-shifts in nebular spectra, reviewing observational evidence and the competing physical interpretations of galaxy redshifts.
Birth of Alan Bennett
Birth of Alan Bennett, son of a co-op butcher
Reform of Unemployment Support
Creates an unemployment assistance board to administer aid at a fixed national rate
Arms Embargo
Supports League of Nations efforts to restrict arms shipments to Bolivia and Paraguay during the Chaco War.
Conference of Disarmament
Final day of the conference but the French and German positions are irreconcilable
June
Cabinet Promotion
Is promoted to Lord Privy Seal and minister responsible for League of Nations affairs
Minister of League of Nations
Appointed Minister of the League of Nations
Death of Frederick Delius
Death of Frederick Delius
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Health of Stanley Baldwin
Takes over most of Ramsey MacDonalds responsibilities due to the latters poor health
Kermanshah Petroleum Company Registered
Registers the Kermanshah Petroleum Company as a subsidiary for development of the Naft-e Shah region.
July
Armament
Speaks up in favour of British rearmament at a speech made in Stoke-on-Trent
Queensway Tunnel
Opens the Queensway road tunnel under the Mersey.
Armament
Royal Air Force squadrons are to be increased by 41. Announces a new air Defence program
September
Birth of Brian Epstein
Birth of Brian Epstein
Birth of Brian Epstein
Birth of Brian Epstein, later manager of the Beatles and part of Birmingham-linked touring culture.
Birth of Brian Epstein
Birth of Brian Epstein, future manager of the Beatles.
Launch of Queen Mary
Bates oversees Cunard's programme when Queen Mary launches the new express liner.
October
Birth of John Norman Johnny Haynes
Birth of John Norman "Johnny" Haynes
Conference of London
The Naval Disarmament Conference opens in London
Booklovers' Corner
Works in a Hampstead bookshop.
November
Battle of Highbury England Captain
Captains England as seven Arsenal players start the famous 3-2 victory over world champions Italy at Highbury.
Captain
1st match as captain of the England team during the infamous "Battle of Highbury" against Italy, who were reigning World Champions, England win 3-2
Reform of Government
Announces economic relief for depressed areas
Armament
Warns of growing German air strength
December
Free State
Concludes the coal & cattle pact, a trade agreement made with the Irish Free State
Special Areas Act
The Special Areas Act provides assistance to districts suffering severe industrial unemployment.
Trade Agreement at London
Concludes the coal & cattle pact, a trade agreement made with the Irish Free State
Birth of Maggie Smith
Birth of Maggie Smith
Birth of Margaret Natalie Smith Cross
Birth of Margaret Natalie Smith Cross
Other events (month unknown)
1934 League Championship Manager
Guides Arsenal to the league title after taking charge following Herbert Chapman's death.
Air Defence Research
Leads scientific inquiry into aircraft detection and air defence.
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