Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Smethwick in a by-election after Labour's Alfred Dobbs was killed in a car accident one day after winning the seat at the 1945 general election
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1945 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 332 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1945.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1945
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October
National Insurance Industrial Injuries Bill
Speaks during debate on the National Insurance Industrial Injuries Bill in the new Labour Parliament.
Maiden Parliamentary Contributions
Begins contributing to Commons debates, including discussion of British policy toward Greece.
Berlin Session Formally Receives Indictment
The Tribunal holds its first official session in Berlin, where the Allied prosecutors formally present the indictment before proceedings shift to Nuremberg.
You and the Atomic Bomb
Publishes You and the Atomic Bomb.
November
International Military Tribunal Opens at Nuremberg
Lawrence presides as the trial of the major German war criminals formally opens in the Palace of Justice.
International Press Facilities Prepared
Courtroom alterations include a large press gallery so correspondents from many countries can report the unprecedented international proceeding.
December
Marriage
Healey marries Edna May Edmunds, whom he had met at Oxford before the war.
Oxford University
Healey’s marriage to fellow Oxford graduate Edna Edmunds begins a partnership lasting until her death.
Birth of Ian Fraser Lemmy Kilmister
Birth of Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister
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Allied Control Commission
Initial Member of Allied Control Commission over Germany
Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry
Is appointed to the Anglo-American Committee investigating European Jewry and Palestine.
Animal Farm
Publication of "Animal Farm"
Astronomical Functions Scheduled For Transfer
A postwar decision provided for the transfer of the observatory's remaining scientific operations away from Greenwich while preserving the historic site.
Automatic Computing Engine Project
Takes responsibility for developing the concept that becomes the Automatic Computing Engine project.
Brideshead Revisited
Publication of "Brideshead Revisited"
Brief Encounter
Directs Brief Encounter, adapting Noel Coward's Still Life into a landmark British romantic drama.
Brooke Attends Malta Military Discussions
Brooke participates in Allied military planning ahead of the political summit in Crimea.
Brooke Examines Combined Strategic Planning
The British chief of the imperial general staff contributes to discussions about coordinated final operations in Europe.
Brooke Reviews Western Front Priorities
Brooke and the Allied chiefs discuss military priorities as Germany's defeat approaches.
Brooke Supports British Military Delegation
Brooke provides senior professional military advice during consultations surrounding the Big Three conference.
Building Materials and Housing Act
Building Materials and Housing Act 1945 helps control building materials and housing reconstruction
Cabinet Planning
Helps coordinate Cabinet work on Labour's reform programme.
Cadogan Advises British Delegation
Cadogan provides senior Foreign Office advice on diplomatic issues discussed at the Crimean conference.
Cadogan Helps Coordinate British Positions
Cadogan contributes to internal discussions intended to keep Britain's diplomatic positions coherent throughout the summit.
Cadogan Monitors European Settlement Issues
Cadogan helps the British delegation follow negotiations on the political future of liberated European states.
Cadogan Reviews Conference Drafts
Cadogan helps scrutinise the diplomatic wording of statements and arrangements being negotiated by the Allies.
Cadogan Supports Postwar Security Planning
Cadogan assists British deliberations about the international security organisation planned for the postwar world.
Cambridge Assistant Lectureship
Hoyle returned to Cambridge as an assistant lecturer in mathematics.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Research Department
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 2nd term
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chief of Staff
Appointed in Washington
Churchill Addresses Polish Sovereignty Concerns
Churchill faces domestic criticism and diplomatic difficulties over the practical meaning of the agreements on Poland.
Churchill Arrives in Crimea
Churchill travels to the Crimean resort for high level discussions with Roosevelt and Stalin about the final stages of war.
Churchill Considers German Reparations
Churchill assesses proposals for obtaining reparations from Germany while preserving conditions for European recovery.
Churchill Debates Polish Government
Churchill argues for a broadly representative Polish government able to command confidence beyond Soviet backed factions.
Churchill Discusses Liberated Europe
Churchill negotiates language on the right of liberated European peoples to choose their own governments.
Churchill Discusses Security Council Voting
Churchill participates in discussions over voting arrangements for the proposed United Nations Security Council.
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