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1963 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 199 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1963.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1963
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Contracts of Employment Act
Contracts of Employment Act 1963 requires written particulars and notice rights for many employees
Crisis
Profumo has sex with Christine Keeler who sleeps with a Russian naval attache
Crisis
Profumo has sex with Christine Keeler who sleeps with a Russian naval attache
Cup Final Forward Line Participation
Harris started in Birmingham City’s attack against Aston Villa in the first leg of the 1963 League Cup final, providing support for the match-winning goals.
Dave Clark 5
Founder Member of The Dave Clark Five
Dave Clark 5
Founder Member of The Dave Clark Five
Dave Clark 5
Founder Member of The Dave Clark Five
Dave Clark 5
Founder Member of The Dave Clark Five
Dave Clark 5
Founder Member of The Dave Clark Five
Death of Hugh Gaitskell
Loses his political mentor when Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell dies unexpectedly.
Decca Records
Mike Leander signs up Jimmy Page as a session musician for Decca Records
Decca Records
Mike Leander signs up Jimmy Page as a session musician for Decca Records. Jimmy Pages first session for Decca is recording "Diamonds" by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan which goes to Number 1 on the singles chart
Defence Policy
Healey leads Labour's defence policy work before the 1964 general election.
Defence Portfolio
Healey takes responsibility for developing Labour’s defence policy before the general election.
Douglas-Home Political Appointment
Serves as a special assistant to Conservative Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home and gains direct experience of national government and party policy.
Economist Editorship
Considers leaving politics to become editor of The Economist after Gaitskell's death.
Election
On the 2nd & final vote for the leaderhip Wilson wins by 144 to Browns 103 votes. 1st ballot for the party leadership Wilson wins 115, Brown 88 & Callaghan 41 votes
Election
And Wilson was elected.
Election
And a drunk (Brown)", many Labour MPs who were prepared to accept Brown as deputy leader were unhappy with the idea of his being in charge.
Election
But had good reason not to trust Brown because of private knowledge of his excessive drinking, which exacerbated his rude and aggressive style, Crosland called the leadership election "A choice between a crook (Wilson).
Election
Many on the right of the Labour Party, including Anthony Crosland and Denis Healey, support James Callaghan for the leadership, opposed to Wilson.
Election
Narrowly loses the Conservative Party leadership elections to Douglas-home
Election
Defeated by Harold Wilson for leadership of the Labour Party
Election
Helps Harold Wilson run his leadership election campaign
Election
1st ballot for the party leadership, Wilson wins 115, Brown 88 & Callaghan 41 votes
Eleven Goals in Seven Scotland Games
Law scored eleven goals across seven senior Scotland appearances during an exceptionally productive international year.
Ferry Cross the Mersey
Helps popularise the Merseybeat sound associated with Liverpool.
First FA Cup Triumph
Charlton helps Manchester United defeat Leicester City in the FA Cup final, claiming a trophy that marks an important stage in the club's recovery.
First Manchester United Professional Contract
Best establishes his place in Manchester United’s professional plans after progressing through the club’s youth system under Matt Busby.
First Spurs League Scoring Crown
Greaves finished atop the First Division scoring charts as Tottenham combined strong domestic form with its European breakthrough.
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Fourth Division Title Scoring
Dick provided goals and attacking experience as Brentford secured the Fourth Division championship and returned to the Third Division.
Golden Globe Nomination - Lolita
Sellers receives a Golden Globe supporting-actor nomination for Lolita.
Health of Maurice Harold MacMillan
Diagnosed with prostrate problems, causes his resignation
Heavens Above!
Sellers portrays the Reverend John Smallwood in the satire Heavens Above!
How Do You Do It
Produces How Do You Do It, a major early hit for Gerry and the Pacemakers.
Inspector Clouseau Debut
Sellers first appears as Inspector Jacques Clouseau in The Pink Panther.
Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Appears in Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as Lt. Col. Algernon Hawthorne
Joining The Ravens
Plays bass in the group that becomes The Kinks.
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