Nationalisation of Transport
Railways and long-distance road haulage transfer to the British Transport Commission.
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1948 in Great Britain
Explore 196 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1948.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1948
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January
Independence of Great Britain
Burma becomes an independent republic
Independence of Myanmar
Burma becomes an independent republic
February
Birth of Anthony Frank Iommi
Birth of Anthony Frank Iommi, later guitarist and sole continuous member of Black Sabbath.
Doctors' Terms
Offers concessions to secure medical profession participation.
March
Birth of Christopher Russell Edward Squire
Birth of Christopher Russell Edward Squire, later Yes bassist and founding member.
Treaty of Brussels
The Treaty of Brussels, signed on 17 March 1948 by Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and the United Kingdom, is considered the precursor to the NATO agreement
April
Nationalisation of Electricity
The British Electricity Authority and regional boards assume control of the electricity supply industry.
Treaty of NATO
Present at the signing ceremony
Award
Awarded by George VI marking the 600th anniversary of the Order of the Garter
Baby of the House
Enters the Commons as one of the youngest MPs of the post-war Parliament.
House of Commons Entry
Begins his first period of service in the House of Commons.
Southwark Central By-election
Wins the Southwark Central by-election and enters the House of Commons.
May
Birth of William Thomas Ward
Birth of William Thomas Ward, later drummer and founding member of Black Sabbath.
Birth of Steve Winwood
Birth of Steve Winwood.
Independence of Great Britain
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Independence of Great Britain
Britain surrenders its mandate over Palestine
Birth of Olivia Trinidad Arias
Birth of Olivia Trinidad Arias
Birth of John Bonham
Birth of John Bonham
Birth of John Bonham
Birth of John Bonham, later Led Zeppelin's drummer.
Congress of Europe
Attends the Congress of Europe at the Hague, Churchill becomes its central figure
Visit to Paris
Elizabeth & Philip make their 1st official tour, a royal state visit to France
Visit to Paris
Elizabeth & Philip make their 1st official tour, a royal state visit to France
June
London Recommendations
The London Recommendations call on German Laender premiers to convene a Constituent Assembly
Berlin Counter-Blockade Announced
Western governments answer Soviet restrictions with economic countermeasures while refusing to abandon Berlin.
Blockade of Berlin
The west announces a counter-blockade from west to east. Announces the British will not withdraw from Berlin
Occupation
Announces the British will not withdraw from Berlin
Berlin Airlift
First day of the Berlin Airlift
Berlin Blockade Removal Demanded
Attlee's government demands restoration of access to Berlin and rejects Soviet pressure on the Western sectors.
Berlin Crisis Compared with Munich
Churchill warns that the confrontation over Berlin poses a grave international danger comparable with earlier European crises.
Blockade of Berlin
Demands that Russia lift its blockade of Berlin
Blockade of Berlin
Makes a speech saying the crisis is potentially as serious as the Munich conference
Doctor Sign-Up
Secures broad general practitioner participation before launch.
NHS Leaflet
Explains the new service to households before Appointed Day.
Public Information Campaign
Promotes the new service before launch day.
Reform of Imperial Titles
Surrenders the title Emperor of India
Rule of India
Surrenders the title Emperor of India
July
Ambulance Services
Ambulance provision forms part of the new public service.
Dental Treatment
Dental treatment becomes available through the NHS.
Executive Councils Begin
Executive councils start administering contracts and payments for general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and opticians within the new NHS structure.
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