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1946 in Great Britain — Page 5

Explore 166 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1946.

Historical records for Great Britain in 1946

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Trunk Roads Act

Barnes, Alfred · London · Minister of Transport · Government / Labour Party Government

Trunk Roads Act 1946 adjusts national road powers and postwar transport planning

UNESCO Constitution Enters Force

Huxley, Julian · Paris · Director General of UNESCO · Arts / Cultural Heritage

UNESCO formally came into being in November 1946 after the required ratifications. Julian Huxley served as its first Director General.

United States of Europe

Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer · Leader of Opposition · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Calls for a United States of Europe which leads to the Council of Europe

United States of Europe Speech

Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer · Humanities / Social Science

Churchill spoke at Zurich in favor of European reconciliation and a new framework for continental cooperation.

University of Hull Teaching

Hoggart, Richard · Humanities / Social Science

Hoggart began teaching adult students through the University of Hull, combining literary criticism with broader public education.

Why I Write

Orwell, George · London · Essayist · Arts / Literature

Publishes Why I Write.

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