Beatles, The
The Beatles make their debut at the Indra Club
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1960 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 186 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1960.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1960
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August
Beatles, The
The Beatles make their debut at the Indra Club
Arrowsmith Steps Up from Non-League Football
Alf Arrowsmith moved from Ashton United to Liverpool in August 1960, eventually becoming an important forward in Shankly’s 1960s side.
Milne Strengthens Liverpool Midfield
Gordon Milne joined from Preston North End in August 1960 and brought reliable midfield play to the team that Shankly was assembling.
October
Chairman of Labour Party
Becomes chairman of the Labour Party's National Executive Committee for the 1960-1961 political year.
Parliamentary Secretary
Appointed Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Pensions & National Insurance
Birth of Steve Cram
Birth of Steve Cram
November
Leadership Election
His challenge reveals deep Labour divisions after the 1959 general election defeat.
Leadership Election
Receives support from Labour MPs critical of Gaitskell's stance on nuclear disarmament.
Leadership Election
Remains on the Labour front bench after Gaitskell is re-elected leader of the party.
Leadership Election
Stands as the left-wing challenger to Hugh Gaitskell in the Labour leadership ballot.
Leadership Election
Wins 81 votes in the only ballot but fails to remove Hugh Gaitskell as party leader.
Ebbw Vale By-Election
Wins Bevan's former seat for Labour.
Amnesty International
Benenson stumbles across an article in The Daily Telegraph about two Portuguese students imprisoned for a simple toast to freedom while riding the tube, Enraged at the injustice, Benenson begins an international organisation
Beatles, The
Harrison is deported from Hamburg for being under age
Election
Wins 166 votes to Harold Wilson's 81 to retain the leadership of the Labour Party
Election
Contests the party leadership, wins 81 votes to Gaitskell's 166
Leadership Election
Challenges Hugh Gaitskell for the Labour leadership and wins 81 votes against Gaitskell's 166.
Other events (month unknown)
1960 FA Cup Final Appearance
Represents Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup final as Stan Cullis’s team overcomes Blackburn Rovers at Wembley.
1960 FA Cup Final Brace
Scores twice as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.
1960 FA Cup Final Clean Sheet
Keeps goal in the 3-0 FA Cup final victory over Blackburn Rovers and helps Wolves secure their fourth triumph in the competition.
1960 FA Cup Winning Defence
Plays an important part in the Wolves defence as the side defeats Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup final.
A Nation Reborn
Publishes A Nation Reborn about Israel, Zionism and British policy.
Academy Award
Wins an Academy Award for BUtterfield 8
Academy Award Nomination - The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Sellers receives an Academy Award nomination as producer of The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film.
Albemarle Committee on Youth Services
Hoggart served on the Albemarle Committee, contributing to discussion about educational opportunities for young people.
Appointment to Privy Council
Is appointed to the Privy Council during his period as a senior Conservative minister.
BAFTA Best British Actor - I'm All Right Jack
Sellers wins the BAFTA for Best British Actor for his performance in I'm All Right Jack.
Beat Girl
When Adam Faith made his first film, Beat Girl, in 1960, Barry composed, arranged and conducted the score
Beat Girl
When Adam Faith made his first film, Beat Girl, in 1960, Barry composed, arranged and conducted the score
Beatles, The
Becomes the Beatles drummer before their Hamburg engagements.
Beatles, The
Becomes a founding member as the group develops into the Beatles.
Beatles, The
Becomes a founding member as the group develops into the Beatles.
Beatles, The
Becomes a founding member as the group develops into the Beatles.
Beatles, The
Becomes a founding member as the group develops into the Beatles.
Beatles, The
Stuart Sutcliffe suggests the name the Beatles as a form of tribute to Buddy Holly and the Crickets
Beatles, The
Joins the group that becomes the Beatles.
Beatles, The
Books The Beatles into Bruno Koschmiders Indra club in Hamburg, Germany
Betting and Gaming Act
Betting and Gaming Act 1960 reforms betting, gaming, and licensing controls in Great Britain
Bevan Legacy
Preserves Bevan's political legacy after his death.
How these records were prepared
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