Birth of John Paul Jones
Birth of John Paul Jones, later Led Zeppelin bassist, keyboard player and arranger.
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1946 in Great Britain
Explore 166 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1946.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1946
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January
Birth of Roger Keith Syd Barrett
Birth of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett
Recognition of Austria
Russia, Britain, the USA and France recognise Austria with its 1937 boundaries
A Nice Cup of Tea
Publishes A Nice Cup of Tea.
Debut
Makes England international debut in a 20 win over Belgium in a (post-war) Victory International
Birth of Malcolm McLaren
Birth of Malcolm McLaren
Civil Service
Works briefly in the Civil Service before concentrating on a parliamentary career.
February
ACE
Works on the design of the ACE (Automatic Computing Engine) at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)presents a paper which was the first detailed design of a stored-program computer
Birth of Robin Finlayson Cook
Birth of Robin Finlayson Cook
March
Bank of England Nationalisation
The Bank of England transfers from private shareholders into public ownership.
Birth of John Paul Jones
Birth of John Paul Jones
Nationalization
The Bank of England is brought into public ownership under the Bank of England Act
Speech
Makes his famous "iron curtain" speech at Fulton, Missouri, USA
Birth of David Gilmour
Birth of David Gilmour, later guitarist and vocalist with Pink Floyd
Birth of Lynda La Plante (born Lynda Titchmarsh
Birth of Lynda La Plante (born Lynda Titchmarsh)
Hospital Nationalisation
Proposes transferring hospitals to national ownership.
National Health Service Bill
Introduces the National Health Service Bill.
National Health Service Bill
Introduces the National Health Service Bill to Parliament.
Birth of Alan Bleasdale
Birth of Alan Bleasdale
Housing Subsidies Act
Secures housing subsidies to support local authority building.
April
1946 FA Cup Final Midfield Work
Jimmy Bullions starts for Derby County at Wembley and works through a demanding midfield contest before his side wins in extra time.
1946 Wembley Goalkeeping Duty
Vic Woodley keeps goal for Derby County as they overcome Charlton Athletic after extra time to win the 1946 FA Cup final.
Cup Final Wing Play
Dally Duncan features in Derby County’s attack as the Rams beat Charlton Athletic 4-1 in the 1946 FA Cup final.
FA Cup Final Captain
Raich Carter captains Derby County against Charlton Athletic and contributes the attacking experience that helps the club secure its first FA Cup trophy.
FA Cup Final Defensive Assignment
Jack Nicholas plays in Derby County’s defence during the 1946 FA Cup final and helps resist Charlton Athletic before Derby pull clear in extra time.
FA Cup Final Defensive Contribution
Jack Howe represents Derby County in the 1946 FA Cup final, contributing to the back line in a historic 4-1 victory over Charlton Athletic.
FA Cup Final Extra-Time Double
Jack Stamps scores twice in extra time against Charlton Athletic, turning a close FA Cup final into a 4-1 victory for Derby County.
FA Cup Final Half-Back Role
Walter Chick Musson helps anchor Derby County’s half-back line in the 1946 FA Cup final as the club earns its first victory in the competition.
FA Cup Final Holding Role
Leon Leuty plays as part of Derby County’s 1946 cup-winning side, providing defensive support during the final against Charlton Athletic.
FA Cup Final Wide Attacking Role
Reg Harrison appears on Derby County’s wing against Charlton Athletic, stretching play during the club’s extra-time FA Cup final success.
NHS Second Reading
Defends the National Health Service Bill at second reading.
Politics and the English Language
Publishes Politics and the English Language.
Some Thoughts on the Common Toad
Publishes Some Thoughts on the Common Toad.
May
Birth of Bill Legend
Birth of Bill Legend, William Arthur Fifield
Birth of Graham Keith Gouldman
Birth of Graham Keith Gouldman
Birth of George Best
Birth of George Best
Barnhill
Moves to Barnhill on the Isle of Jura.
Confessions of a Book Reviewer
Publishes Confessions of a Book Reviewer.
July
Birth of Paul Fenton
Birth of Paul Fenton
Defence Final Arguments Enter Closing Phase
The Tribunal begins the final phase of defence argument after months of evidence from defendants, witnesses and documentary exhibits.
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