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1964 in Great Britain
Explore 260 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1964.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1964
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January
Dave Clark 5
The DC5 unseat the Beatles "I Want to Hold Your Hand" from its number one spot in the British singles charts with "Glad All Over
February
Long Tall Sally
Produces The Kinks debut single Long Tall Sally.
Beatles, The
The Beatles begin their first US tour at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C
Beatles, The
The Beatles begin their first US tour at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C
March
Marriage
George Harrison meets Patti Boyd for the first time on the set of "A Hard Days Night"
Birth of Edward
Birth of Edward, gives birth to Prince Edward
and becomes an instant best-seller
John Lennons first book, In His Own Write, is published and becomes an instant best-seller
April
Manager
Appointed Manager of Hibernian
Nationalization
Lays out a programme for Parliament including further nationalization
Chisnall Makes United-to-Liverpool Transfer
Phil Chisnall moved from Manchester United to Liverpool in April 1964, an uncommon transfer directly between the clubs’ first teams.
The Rolling Stones Album
The Rolling Stones release their debut UK album.
You Still Want Me
The Kinks release You Still Want Me.
Anfield Five-Goal Championship Clincher
Liverpool defeated Arsenal 5-0 at Anfield to secure the 1963-64 league championship, marking Shankly’s first top-flight title as a manager.
Election
A National Opinion Poll shows Wilson with a commanding lead, 71% "brilliant"
Keith Moon Joins The Who
Replaces Doug Sandom and completes the classic line-up.
May
FA Cup Final Equaliser
Scores West Ham's second equaliser in the 3-2 FA Cup final victory over Preston North End.
FA Cup Winning Captain
Captains West Ham United to a 3-2 FA Cup final victory over Preston North End.
Birth of Lorraine McIntosh
Birth of Lorraine McIntosh, singer with Deacon Blue
Bull Ring Centre
The modern Bull Ring shopping centre opens as a major city-centre redevelopment.
June
Liza Jane
Releases Liza Jane under the name Davie Jones with the King Bees, his first commercial single.
Beatles, The
The Beatles release "A Hard Days Night" album
Beatles, The
The Beatles release "A Hard Days Night" album
It's All Over Now
The Rolling Stones release It's All Over Now, their first UK number one single.
July
Beatles, The
The world premiere of The Beatles A Hard Days Night takes place in London
Beatles, The
The world premiere of The Beatles A Hard Days Night takes place in London
Independence of Great Britain
Malta is given independence after 73 years of British colonial rule
Independence of Malta
Malta is given independence after 73 years of British colonial rule
A Hard Day's Night
Produces A Hard Day's Night, combining soundtrack work with a full Beatles studio album.
Civic Reception
Returns to Liverpool with the Beatles for a civic reception.
Nuclear Power
Great Britain performs nuclear Test at Nevada test Site
Economy of Great Britain
The Resale Price Maintenance is abolished
Reform of Trade
The Resale Price Maintenance is abolished
Resale Price Maintenance
The Resale Price Maintenance is abolished
Zoot Suit
Release Zoot Suit under the High Numbers name.
August
You Really Got Me
The Kinks release You Really Got Me.
You Really Got Me Guitar
Creates the distorted guitar sound on You Really Got Me.
September
You Really Got Me Number One
You Really Got Me reaches number one in Britain.
Harrisongs Ld
George Harrison forms his own publishing company called Mornyork Ltd, later to become Harrisongs
Independence of Great Britain
Malta is given independence after 140 years of British colonial rule
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