Rule of Falkland Islands
Britain agrees to United Nations resolution to find a "peaceful solution to the problem"
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1966 in Great Britain
Explore 355 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1966.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1966
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January
Marriage
George Harrison marries Patty Boyd at Epsom Register Office
Marriage
George Harrison organises a press conference to announce his marriage to Patty Boyd
Election
Labour wins a by-election in Hull with a 4.5 percent swing in favour of the Government
Manifesto
Begins work on, "Time for Decemberision"
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd make their debut appearance using that name with the line-up of Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Rick Wright, the venue is the Countdown Club in London's Palace Gate
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd make their debut appearance using that name with the line-up of Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Rick Wright, the venue is the Countdown Club in London's Palace Gate
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd make their debut appearance using that name with the line-up of Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Rick Wright, the venue is the Countdown Club in London's Palace Gate
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd make their debut appearance using that name with the line-up of Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Rick Wright, the venue is the Countdown Club in London's Palace Gate
February
Aden
The Government announces that British forces will withdraw from Aden as part of the defence review.
Defence Review
The Defence Review sets out plans to reduce overseas commitments while retaining a limited East of Suez role.
Dedicated Follower of Fashion
The Kinks release Dedicated Follower of Fashion.
Election
Announces a general election for the 31st of March in order to win a working majority
March
Beatles, The
Londons Evening Standard publishes an interview with John Lennon in which he states that the Beatles are "more popular than Jesus now", the comment provokes several protests, including the burning of Beatles records
Substitute
Release Substitute as a major British single.
Election
first day of the election campaign, Labour have a 9% lead in the polls
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd gets its first billing at London's Marquee Club
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd gets its first billing at London's Marquee Club
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd gets its first billing at London's Marquee Club
Becks Bolero
Keith Moon, bass player John Paul Jones, keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page record "Becks Bolero" in London's IBC Studios
Becks Bolero
Keith Moon, bass player John Paul Jones, keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page record "Becks Bolero" in London's IBC Studios
Becks Bolero
Keith Moon, bass player John Paul Jones, keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page record "Becks Bolero" in London's IBC Studios
Refusal to Send Troops
Rules out sending British troops to fight in Vietnam
Bebington Election Defeat
Loses the Bebington constituency at the 1966 general election and returns to legal practice.
Election
The Conservatives win 41.9% of votes cast & 253 seats. Loses the general election by 97 seats
Election
The Labour Party wins 48 percent of votes cast & 364 MPs. Labour wins with 363 seats to 253 Tory, 12 Liberal & 2 others, a majority of 97
General Election
Retains Coventry East when Labour increases its parliamentary majority.
General Election
Retains Ebbw Vale for Labour during Harold Wilson's strengthened parliamentary majority.
General Election
Retains Birmingham Stechford while continuing as Home Secretary after Labour's victory.
General Election - General Election
Retains Ebbw Vale for Labour during Harold Wilson's strengthened parliamentary majority.
General Election - General Election
Retains Birmingham Stechford while continuing as Home Secretary after Labour's victory.
General Election Defeat
Leads the Conservatives in the 1966 general election but loses to Harold Wilson.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Michael Mackintosh Foot: Retains Ebbw Vale for Labour during Harold Wilson's strengthened parliamentary majority.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Roy Harris Jenkins: Retains Birmingham Stechford while continuing as Home Secretary after Labour's victory.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Retains Ebbw Vale for Labour during Harold Wilson's strengthened parliamentary majority.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Retains Birmingham Stechford while continuing as Home Secretary after Labour's victory.
April
Election
The Conservatives make gains in the Local Government elections
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones release Aftermath, their first album of entirely Jagger-Richards songs.
Constitution of Great Britain
Paisley, along with Noel Doherty establishes the Ulster Constitution Defence Committee, which in turn establishes the paramilitary organisation Ulster Protestant Volunteers at a parade in the Shankill area of Belfast
Ulster Constitution Defence Committee
Paisley, along with Noel Doherty establishes the Ulster Constitution Defence Committee, which in turn establishes the paramilitary organisation Ulster Protestant Volunteers at a parade in the Shankill area of Belfast
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