Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Foreign Secretary after the leadership election
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1961 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 154 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1961.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1961
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Sheffield Wednesday England Forward
Kevan joined Sheffield Wednesday and offered an experienced penalty-area threat following his prolific years with West Bromwich Albion.
Smith Shares Tottenham Attack with Greaves
Smith gave Tottenham a powerful centre-forward presence while Greaves supplied close-range finishing after joining Spurs.
Suicide Act
Suicide Act 1961 abolishes the crime of suicide while creating an offence of assisting suicide
Sunday Telegraph City Editorship
Becomes City Editor of the Sunday Telegraph, taking responsibility for coverage and commentary on business and financial affairs.
Sunderland Debut Against Walsall
Clough makes his Sunderland league debut against Walsall in August 1961. He immediately offers the club a proven second-tier goalscorer.
Television Science Fiction Collaboration
Hoyle supplied the scientific story underlying the BBC television serial A for Andromeda.
The Detours
Forms The Detours in west London.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Publication of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"
The Wind From Nowhere
Publication of "The Wind From Nowhere"
Toby Award Camelot Actor
Richard Burton earned the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as King Arthur in Camelot.
Torino Italian Transfer Record
Law moved to Torino for a six-figure fee and encountered the tactical demands and tensions of Italian club football.
Tottenham Debut Hat Trick Against Blackpool
Greaves scored a hat-trick on his Tottenham debut against Blackpool, immediately rewarding Bill Nicholson's decision to sign him.
Tottenham FA Cup Victory
Manages Tottenham to a 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Leicester City.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Bill Nicholson
With Tottenham Hotspur crowned English First Division champions in 1961, Bill Nicholson was part of the title-winning side as manager in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Bill Nicholson contributing to that collective effort.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Bobby Smith
Bobby Smith was part of the attacking unit that won the league as Tottenham Hotspur secured the 1960–61 Football League First Division title. The forward provided runs into scoring positions and attacking pressure during the championship season.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Cliff Jones
Cliff Jones represented Tottenham Hotspur during the season ending in 1961, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a winger, Cliff Jones advanced play along the flanks and supplied deliveries that helped the title-winning attack.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Dave Mackay
The 1961 English league championship was earned by Tottenham Hotspur with Dave Mackay among the midfielders associated with the team. Dave Mackay featured in the midfield of the league champions and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - John White
John White featured in the midfield of the league champions as Tottenham Hotspur secured the 1960–61 Football League First Division title. The midfielder linked defence and attack and contributed to the side’s control of important fixtures.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Les Allen
With Tottenham Hotspur crowned English First Division champions in 1961, Les Allen was part of the title-winning side as forward in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Les Allen contributing to that collective effort.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Maurice Norman
Maurice Norman represented Tottenham Hotspur during the season ending in 1961, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a defender, Maurice Norman combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Peter Baker
With Tottenham Hotspur crowned English First Division champions in 1961, Peter Baker was part of the title-winning side as defender in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Peter Baker contributing to that collective effort.
Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Terry Dyson
The 1961 English league championship was earned by Tottenham Hotspur with Terry Dyson among the wingers associated with the team. Terry Dyson operated in wide positions during the successful campaign and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
Transfer
Bill Nicholson signs Jimmy Greaves for Tottenham Hotspur for œ99,999, the fee is intended to relieve Greaves of the pressure of being the first œ100,000 player.
Transfer
Briefly joins the Italian side A.C.
Transfer
Milan in 1961, after reportedly turning down a huge offer from Newcastle United and scored 9 goals in 12 games but failure to settle led to a quick departure.
Transfer
Plays at Spurs from 1961 to 1970, scoring a club record of 266 goals in 379 matches, including 220 goals in the First Division.
Transfer
Bill Nicholson signs Jimmy Greaves for Tottenham Hotspur for œ99,999, the fee is intended to relieve Greaves of the pressure of being the first œ100,000 player
Transfer from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
Brian Clough joins Sunderland from Middlesbrough in July 1961 for a fee of about forty-five thousand pounds. He leaves behind a record of 197 league goals in 213 appearances for Boro.
Trustee Investments Act
Trustee Investments Act 1961 reforms investment powers available to trustees
Unconditional Surrender
Publication of "Unconditional Surrender"
United Top Flight Promotion
Harris guided Sheffield United back into the First Division, beginning an important period of stability and competitive league football.
Vance Arnold and the Avengers
Begins performing under the stage name Vance Arnold with the Avengers in Sheffield.
Whip
Deprived of the whip for his criticism of the party leadership
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