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1960 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 186 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1960.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1960
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Ipswich Town
Ramsey guides Ipswich Town to the Second Division title and into the top flight for the first time in the clubs history
Jacaranda
Books and manages early Beatles performances through Liverpool's Jacaranda club.
Lady Chatterley Trial Testimony
Hoggart testified as a defense witness in the obscenity trial over D H Lawrence's Lady Chatterleys Lover.
Leeds Relegation Setback
Charlton remains with Leeds United after relegation from the First Division and plays a part in the effort to rebuild the side.
Literary Value and Moral Language
In his trial testimony, Hoggart argued for the literary seriousness of Lawrence's treatment of sexuality and language.
Little Boy Blue
Keith Richards, Mick Jagger & Dick Taylor form the band Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, pre-cursor of the Rolling Stones
Little Boy Blue
Keith Richards, Mick Jagger & Dick Taylor form the band Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, pre-cursor of the Rolling Stones
Lord Privy Seal
Appointed Lord Privy Seal in the Foreign Office. Appointed Lord Privy Seal
Manchester City British Record Signing
Manchester City signed Law from Huddersfield for a British-record fee of roughly fifty-five thousand pounds.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Ebbw Vale
Never Let Go
Sellers takes the unusually menacing role of garage owner Lionel Meadows in Never Let Go.
NHS Implantable Pacemaker
During Harold Macmillan's government, an implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.
NHS Implantable Pacemaker Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: An implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.
NHS Implantable Pacemaker NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: An implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.
NHS Kidney Transplant
During Harold Macmillan's government, the first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.
NHS Kidney Transplant Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.
NHS Kidney Transplant NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.
Nuclear Cosmochronology
Hoyle and William Fowler studied radioactive nuclei as clocks for estimating the ages of the Galaxy and Solar System.
Nuclear Power
Defeated at Conference & forced to accept Unilateral Nuclear Disarmament
Nuclear Power
"Blue Streak" is cancelled, threatens an independent British deterrent
Oscar Wilde
Stars in "Oscar Wilde"
Oscar Wilde
Directs "Oscar Wilde"
Oscar Wilde
Appears in "Oscar Wilde"
Peerage
Becomes Viscount Stansgate on his fathers death, forced to leave the Commons
Peerage
Created Baron Dalton, life peer
Phogey Humour Collection
Bradbury published Phogey, a humorous examination of status and class in British society.
Pivates Progress
In Pivates Progress plays the part of a young undergraduate Stanley Windrush who is conscripted into the British Army
Player of the Year
The Wolverhampton Wanderers stalwart is recognised by football journalists for his assured all-round displays and sustained contribution to the club.
Privates Progress
Privates Progress is a British comedy film of 1956, based on the novel by Alan Hackney, directed and produced by John and Roy Boulting
Promotion to Second Division
Ron Ashman was part of the Norwich City side that secured promotion from the Third Division in the 1959-60 season, continuing his lengthy association with the club.
Publication of Great Parliamentary Occasions
Publishes Great Parliamentary Occasions, reflecting his longstanding interest in parliamentary history and political oratory.
Publication of Saving in a Free Society
Publishes Saving in a Free Society through the Institute of Economic Affairs.
Reform of Labour Party Policy
Clause IV, "common ownership"
Retirement
Retires as Chancellor
Rittenhouse Medal
Receives the Rittenhouse Medal for astronomical achievement.
Road Traffic Act
Road Traffic Act 1960 consolidates road traffic law and motor vehicle regulation
Rolling Stones, The
Keith Richards, Mick Jagger & Dick Taylor form the band Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, pre-cursor of the Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones, The
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger both attended the Dartford Maypole County Primary School, the two become reacquainted while Richards is attending the Sidcup Art School and Jagger is a student at the London School of Economics
Rolling Stones, The
Keith Richards, Mick Jagger & Dick Taylor form the band Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, pre-cursor of the Rolling Stones
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