Member of Parliament
Wins a by-election in Hamilton for the Scottish National Party
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1967 in Great Britain — Page 7
Explore 338 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1967.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1967
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Midsummers Night Scene
Records Midsummers Night Scene, later known through withdrawn promo and test pressing copies.
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State for Defence
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister without Portfolio
Move to London
Moves to London after working with producer Denny Cordell, entering the British rock recording scene.
News of the World
Donovan was subject of a drugs expose in the News of the World, a three-part series, Drugs & Pop Stars Facts That Will Shock You
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment
During Harold Wilson's government, the first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
NHS Rhesus Disease Treatment NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: The first successful treatment for rhesus disease of the newborn is achieved.
Nicholson Guides Greaves Spurs to Third FA Cup
Nicholson won another FA Cup as Tottenham defeated Chelsea, with Jimmy Greaves facing the club where he began his career.
OBE
Awarded the OBE
Observatory Heritage Galleries Open
New museum interpretation at the former Royal Observatory brought the history of astronomical navigation and Flamsteed's workplace to wider audiences.
Parliamentary Reform
Pursues reforms intended to improve parliamentary procedure and the organisation of Commons business.
Peaceful Moon Uses Enshrined
The treaty reserved the Moon and other celestial bodies for peaceful purposes and prohibited military bases and weapons tests there.
Piper Album Recorded
Barrett led Pink Floyd through recording sessions for The Piper at the Gates of Dawn at EMI Studios, creating their first album.
Player of the Year
Journalists honour Leeds United defender Jack Charlton, whose aerial strength and defensive command make him indispensable to club and country.
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Forms Polka Tulk Blues Band, an early stage of the group that becomes Black Sabbath.
Poor Cow
Donovan contributes two songs to the Ken Loach film, Poor Cow
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Founder Member of Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Secunda set up the classic Procol Harum record "Whiter Shade of Pale", based on Bachs "Air on a G-String", produced by his partner Denny Cordell, which topped the charts for six weeks
Publication of Exchange Rates and Liquidity
Publishes Exchange Rates and Liquidity through the Institute of Economic Affairs.
QEII
The Queen Elizabeth II is launched & makes its maiden voyage
Rael
The Who Sell Out includes the mini-opera Rael.
Rangers Transfer
Rangers sign Ferguson from Dunfermline for a substantial fee, giving him the opportunity to play for one of Scotland’s best-known clubs.
Rare Breed
Butler forms his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967.
Rare Breed
Osbourne sings with Rare Breed alongside Geezer Butler before Black Sabbath develops.
Rare Breed
Butler forms his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967
Relegation from First Division
Villa is relegated after six consecutive seasons in the top division.
Remember Thomas A Beckett
Issues Remember Thomas A Beckett as the B-side to Desdemona.
Resignation of Jo Grimmond
Resigns as Party Leader of the Liberal Party
Rhesus Disease Prevention
NHS clinical research helps establish effective prevention of rhesus haemolytic disease, reducing severe illness, disability and death among affected newborn babies.
Road Safety Act
Road Safety Act 1967 introduces the breathalyser and drink driving controls
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