8 January 1968Economy of Great BritainHarold Wilson
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson endorses the I'm Backing Britain campaign for working an additional half hour each day without pay
Historical records for Great Britain in 1968, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson endorses the I'm Backing Britain campaign for working an additional half hour each day without pay
The Government accelerates withdrawal from military commitments east of Suez to reduce future defence costs.
The planned increase in the school leaving age is postponed to reduce short-term public expenditure.
The Government announces the restoration of prescription charges as part of its public expenditure programme.
The Government announces major expenditure reductions to redirect resources toward exports and defend the devalued pound.
George Harrison completes the recording work on the "Wonderwall" album
Handles British diplomacy after the Tet Offensive reshapes public debate
Wilson and Healey announce carrier cuts and withdrawals from major bases east of Suez.
After devaluation, Wilson and Healey announce carrier cuts and withdrawals from bases east of Suez.
The East of Suez phrase enters political language as Labour plans withdrawal from major overseas bases.
Dave Gilmour steps in to play guitar when Syd is unable to play at Brighton
Dave Gilmour steps in to play guitar when Syd is unable to play at Brighton
Gilmour formally joins Pink Floyd as guitarist and vocalist
Secures Cabinet approval for substantial reductions in domestic and overseas spending.
Sings on The Silent Sun, the first Genesis single released through Decca.
During a meeting at their Ladbroke Road offices, Syd is asked to stop touring and contributing material
"The Lady Madonna" is released as a single with "The Inner Light" as the "B" side, the 1st Harrison composition to be released on a Beatles single
British Foreign Secretary George Brown resigns
British Foreign Secretary George Brown resigns
Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term
Speaks during Vietnam War protest activity in London.
Delivers a tough Budget aimed at restoring financial confidence after devaluation.
Roy Jenkins presents a severe Budget raising approximately 923 million pounds in additional taxation.
Presents a restrictive Budget designed to reduce demand and restore financial stability.
Duties on petrol, tobacco and alcoholic drinks are increased to raise revenue and restrict consumption.
Family allowances are increased while child tax allowances are reduced to redirect assistance toward families with children.
Purchase tax rates are increased as part of a fiscal package designed to reduce consumer spending.
The Budget raises Selective Employment Tax by 50 percent to restrain domestic demand and encourage exports.
A one-off special charge on higher personal incomes is introduced as part of the post-devaluation programme.
Supports Donovan at the Royal Albert Hall.
Pink Floyd announce that Barrett has left the band
A statement is issued to the press announcing that Syd has left the band
After the dissolution of Mythology, Ward and Iommi, along with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, found a new band, the Polka Tulk Blues Band, later called Earth and finally renamed Black Sabbath
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band.
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band
Debora is released and reaches number 34 in the UK chart.
Edward Heath dismisses him from the Conservative shadow cabinet one day after the controversial Birmingham immigration speech.
The Government secures further international financial support while seeking to rebuild confidence in sterling.
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
The world premiere of Harrisons film, "Wonderwall"
Jones is arrested a second time on 21 May 1968, for possession of cannabis, which Jones said had been left by previous tenants of the flat, he is facing a long jail sentence if found guilty owing to his probation, the jury find him guilty
Jones is arrested a second time, for marijuana possession
The Stones wanted to tour the United States in 1969 for the first time in three years, but Jones second arrest exacerbates problems with US immigration, Jones is unable to acquire a work visa.
but the judge had sympathy for Jones; instead of jailing him he fines him pounds 50 plus pounds 105 in costs and told him: "For goodness sake, dont get into trouble again or it really will be serious".
This record states: 105 in costs and told him: "For goodness sake, dont get into trouble again or it really will be serious".
This record states: Jones is arrested a second time on 21 May 1968, for possession of cannabis, which Jones said had been left by previous tenants of the flat.
This record states: he is facing a long jail sentence if found guilty owing to his probation, the jury find him guilty but the judge had sympathy for Jones. instead of jailing him he fines him pounds 50 plus pounds.
The Rolling Stones release Jumpin Jack Flash and return to a harder blues-rock sound.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London. Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture"
Elected Member of Lambeth Council, Ferndale ward
Releases Marjorine, which becomes his first entry on the UK singles chart and peaks at number 48.
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots. Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots
Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots. Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
Tyrannosaurus Rex play the Royal Festival Hall.
The Kinks release Days.
Waters contributes to A Saucerful of Secrets as Pink Floyd shifts beyond the Barrett period
Pink Floyd release A Saucerful of Secrets, their first album with David Gilmour
Beatles animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Beatles animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Finance Act 1968 gives statutory effect to the main taxation measures announced in the March Budget.
Supports a government period in which theatre censorship is abolished.
Release Magic Bus as a single.
Sings on Truth, the Jeff Beck Group album that helps shape heavy blues rock.
John Lennon moves out of his house in Weybridge, he and Yoko Ono move into Ringo Starrs apartment in Montague Square
Beatles Hey Jude and Mary Hopkins Those Were the Days released, launching Apple Records
Beatles Hey Jude and Mary Hopkins Those Were the Days released, launching Apple Records
The TUC rejects Statutory Incomes Policy & approves voluntary wage restraint
The TUC rejects Statutory Incomes Policy & approves voluntary wage restraint
Drums on the first New Yardbirds Scandinavian performances.
Plays bass and keyboards on the first Scandinavian dates.
Plays the first Scandinavian date under the New Yardbirds name.
Performs on the first New Yardbirds Scandinavian tour.
The Beatles release George Harrisons "Something" as a single in the USA, Harrisons only composition on a Beatles "A" side
Holds talks with Ian Smith about Rhodesia on board HMS Fearless at Gibraltar
Holds talks with Ian Smith about Rhodesia on board HMS Fearless at Gibraltar
Creams farewell album, Goodbye, features live performances recorded live at The Forum, Los Angeles, October 19, 1968, and it is released shortly after Cream disbanded in 1968
Explains the merger creating the Department of Health and Social Security to the House of Commons.
The Transport Act receives Royal Assent, reorganising state transport bodies and extending public control of transport services.
Anti War demonstrations are held in London
The Beatles release George Harrisons "Something" as a single in Britain, Harrisons only composition on a Beatles "A" side
Shapes Conservative policy on Europe economic reform and industrial relations.
Releases his radical arrangement of the Beatles song With a Little Help from My Friends.
Becomes the first Secretary of State for Social Services and takes charge of the new department.
"Point Me At The Sky" and "Careful With That Axe, Eugene" are recorded at Abbey Road Studios
With a Little Help from My Friends reaches number one on the UK singles chart.
The Anglo-Rhodesian talks in Salisbury end in deadlock
The Anglo-Rhodesian talks in Salisbury end in deadlock
Writes songs for The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.
Produces the Beatles' self-titled double album, often known as the White Album.
Jones purchases Cotchford Farm in East Sussex, formerly owned by Winnie-the-Pooh author A. A. Milne
Renewed pressure on sterling leads to an additional fiscal package intended to remove about 250 million pounds from demand.
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication of the Queen cause stock market panic. Rumours of coalition Government & abdication cause stock market panic
Produces Beggars Banquet for the Rolling Stones.
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication of the Queen cause stock market panic
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication cause stock market panic
Sympathy for the Devil appears on Beggars Banquet.
The Rolling Stones "Rock and Roll Circus", part concert, part circus-act film organized by the band, It goes unreleased for 25 years because Mick Jagger is unhappy with the bands performance compared to other bands in the film, such as Jethro Tull
Jones last formal appearance with the Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, part concert, part circus-act film organized by the band, but not released for 25 years
Best Original Music Score for a Motion Picture (not a Musical) for The Lion in Winter
Healey announces faster withdrawal from major British bases east of Suez.
Ellis becomes chairman after Pat Matthews gains control of Aston Villa.
Matthews acquires control of Aston Villa and appoints Doug Ellis as chairman.
Secures a major Atlantic Records deal for Led Zeppelin.
Hoyle delivered the Royal Society's Bakerian Lecture in the physical sciences.
Receives the Royal Society's Bakerian Medal.
Plays drums with Robert Plant in Band of Joy before Led Zeppelin forms.
Sings in Band of Joy before joining Jimmy Page's new group.
The Beatles release George Harrisons "Something" as a single
Geezer Butler picks the name of the band after seeing it on a movie theatre marquee, thinking it sounded doomy & gloomy
Roy Harris Jenkins presents the 1968 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1968 Budget under Roy Harris Jenkins sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Haymarket launches Campaign, strengthening its position in specialist publishing for the advertising and marketing industries.
The first artist to be signed to CBS/Epic Records by the new administrative vice-president, Clive Davis
Issues Child Star as the B-side to Debora.
Clean Air Act 1968 extends smoke control and air pollution measures
Collected essays, journalism and letters consolidate Orwell's reputation.
Retires from the Cabinet and awarded the Companion of Honour
"White Room" reaches No 6 in the USA. "Sunshine Of Your Love" reaches No 5 in the USA
Makes a "very successful" television production, Hold On, Its the Dave Clark Five
Joins Deep Purple as guitarist, bringing a hard rock and classical influence that defines the band's early sound.
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Co-manages Deep Purple through HEC Enterprises during the band's formation and early recording career.
Co-manages Deep Purple through the HEC organisation during the band's formation and early recording career.
Conceives the original Roundabout idea, a rotating rock group that evolves into the permanent band Deep Purple.
Manages the early Roundabout project that becomes Deep Purple after the band settles on a permanent name and line-up.
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist after singing with The Maze before the band records its first albums.
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Supports the early Deep Purple project as part of HEC Enterprises, which finances and manages the new group.
Joins Deep Purple as keyboard player, making Hammond organ a central part of the band's heavy rock style.
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Joins Deep Purple as drummer after playing with The Maze, becoming the only constant member across the band's history.
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Joins Deep Purple as bassist and records the band's first three studio albums before leaving in 1969.
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Early in 1968, the responsibility for prices and incomes was transferred to another department. The Treasury had never approved of the creation of the Department for Economic Affairs and began reasserting its influence, depriving it of any significant power
Shore is retained in the Cabinet as a Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Supports a moderate form of devolution from Westminster
Dismisses Enoch Powell from the shadow cabinet after his "rivers of blood" speech
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath.
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath. This record concerns Tony Iommi and Earth.
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath. This record concerns John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne and Earth.
Healey announces accelerated withdrawal from major bases east of Suez.
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
Captains the Manchester United team that wins the European Cup, scoring two goals in the final to help his team be the first English side to win the competition
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
Healey accepts cancellation of the F-111A order after rising costs and economic pressure undermine the programme.
Nottingham Forest want to sign Ferguson, but his wife is not keen on moving to England at that time so he went to Falkirk instead
Rehearses with Plant, Jones and Bonham for the first time in London.
Appointed First Secretary of State by Wilson, bringing her firmly into the heart of Government
Intervenes in the Ford sewing machinists strike in which the women of the Dagenham Ford Plant demanded to be paid the same as their male counterparts & helps resolve the strike resulting in a pay rise for Fords female workers bringing them to 92% of what the men receive
Alan Bennetts first stage play Forty Years On
Founder Member of Free
Founder Member of Free
Founder Member of Free
Founder Member of Free
Joins Genesis as drummer after Chris Stewart leaves the early line-up.
Barrett suffers from mental instability, exacerbated by his use of LSD & his behavior becomes increasingly erratic & he leaves the group
Releases the live album Donovan In Concert. "Hurdy Gurdy Man" reaches the Top 5 in both the UK & USA
Plays organ on Hush, the Joe South song that gives Deep Purple early chart success in the United States.
Drums on Hush, one of Deep Purple's first major singles and a key part of the Mark I period.
Sellers portrays lawyer Harold Fine in I Love You, Alice B. Toklas.
Appointed First Secretary of State by Wilson, bringing her firmly into the heart of Government, the trade unions rebel against her proposals to reduce their powers in her 1969 white paper, In Place of Strife, also involved a major cabinet split, with threatened resignations, and James Callaghan breaking ranks to publicly try to undermine the bill
Shore sided with those in cabinet who were opposed to Barbara Castles White Paper, In Place of Strife
The Falkland Islands Committee in Parliament stressing "wishes of the Islanders"
The Falkland Islands Committee in Parliament stressing "wishes of the Islanders"
Agrees a "Memorandum of Understanding" to transfer sovereignty
A regular Hovercraft service between Dover & Calais is launched
The group produces two albums, Truth in 1968 and Beck-Ola the following year, these two albums are highly acclaimed, and are considered by some to be among the precursors to heavy metal
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Appointed Junior Minister
Livingstone joins the Labour Party
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
Charlton finally wins domestic honours with Leeds in 1968 with a controversial League Cup victory over Arsenal
Founder member of Led Zeppelin as drummer.
Joins Led Zeppelin as drummer after Plant recommends him to Page.
Peter Grant manages the New Yardbirds and helps settle the name Led Zeppelin.
Founder member of Led Zeppelin as bassist and keyboard player.
Joins Page, Plant and Bonham to complete Led Zeppelin's founding line-up.
Keith Moon is linked with the joke that the new band would go down like a lead balloon.
Keith Relf and Jim McCarty leave the Yardbirds, allowing Jimmy Page to form the New Yardbirds.
Page recruits Plant and Bonham, while John Paul Jones asks to join the new band.
Page recruits Plant as vocalist after Terry Reid recommends him.
Joins Led Zeppelin as lead singer after Page sees his potential.
Terry Reid turns down Page's offer and recommends Robert Plant as a possible singer.
Introduces the first Government subsidies for socially necessary but unprofitable railways in the Transport Act
Appointed Manager of Manager of Leads United
Appointed Manager at Fulham
Gouldman steps in as a temporary replacement for bassist Bob Lang in The Mindbenders, writing the bands final single, "Uncle Joe, the Ice Cream Man"
Appointed Minister for Power
Shore is retained in the Cabinet as a Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Produces the debut Tyrannosaurus Rex album, beginning his long collaboration with Marc Bolan.
Joins Mythology
Leaves Mythology with Bill Ward before helping form the group that becomes Black Sabbath.
Joins Mythology
Joins Mythology
Leaves Mythology with Tony Iommi and helps build a new heavy blues band in Birmingham.
Appointed Official of the National Union of Seamen
Uses remaining Yardbirds commitments to launch the New Yardbirds line-up.
During Harold Wilson's government, donald Ross carries out the first heart transplant in the UK at the National Heart Hospital in London.
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Donald Ross carries out the first heart transplant in the UK at the National Heart Hospital in London.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: Donald Ross carries out the first heart transplant in the UK at the National Heart Hospital in London.
During Harold Wilson's government, professor Sir Roy Calne performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Professor Sir Roy Calne performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: Professor Sir Roy Calne performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
During Harold Wilson's government, the measles vaccine is introduced.
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The measles vaccine is introduced.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: The measles vaccine is introduced.
Plays Sylvia Pankhurst in Oh! What a Lovely War. Plays Isadora Duncan in Isadora
Stars in Oliver!
Records the debut Led Zeppelin album quickly at Olympic Studios.
Releases One Inch Rock with Salamada Palaganda as a Tyrannosaurus Rex single.
Appointed Member of Pink Floyd
John Lennon begins his personal and artistic relationship with Yoko Ono by collaborating on the experimental album Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band
Butler shifts to bass as Polka Tulk's classic four-member line-up emerges.
Plays bass in Polka Tulk Blues Band as the future Black Sabbath line-up comes together.
Joins Polka Tulk Blues Band on guitar, beginning the partnership with Osbourne, Butler and Ward.
Osbourne joins Iommi, Butler and Ward in the Birmingham group Polka Tulk Blues Band.
Joins Polka Tulk Blues Band as vocalist before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath.
Drums in Polka Tulk Blues Band as the future Black Sabbath sound begins to form.
Ward brings jazz-influenced drumming to the developing Polka Tulk line-up.
Iommi plays lead guitar as Polka Tulk develops its heavy blues style.
Osbourne becomes the vocalist for the heavy blues group Polka Tulk.
The Government continues statutory controls over prices and pay as part of its attempt to contain inflation.
Produces Prophets Seers and Sages, continuing the acoustic psychedelic sound of early Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Maintains tight fiscal discipline to strengthen the balance of payments.
Co-authors The House of Lords in the Middle Ages with Keith Wallis.
Race Relations Act 1968 strengthens anti discrimination law in housing, employment, and public services
Receives the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Hewish leads the radio astronomy group that identifies pulsars as a new astronomical class
Leaves Manchester United to become player-manager of Preston North End but decides management is not for him and leaves after one season
Trueman retires from 1st class cricket
The Rolling Stones film the Rock and Roll Circus, with guests Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Jethro Tulll and the Who
The Rolling Stones film the Rock and Roll Circus, with guests Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Jethro Tulll and the Who
The Rolling Stones film the Rock and Roll Circus, with guests Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Jethro Tulll and the Who
Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man".
Rolling Stones release the album, "Beggars Banquet".
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots.
Jones last formal appearance with the Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, part concert, part circus-act film organized by the band, but not released for 25 years.
Jones's last substantial sessions with the Stones occurs in spring and summer of 1968 when the Stones produce "Jumpin Jack Flash" and the Beggars Banquet album
The 1968 album Beggars Banquet and the 1969 Let it Bleed album has Jones mostly missing, instead featuring guitar weaving by either Richards alone or with session musicians such as Ry Cooder and Dave Mason.
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots.
The 1968 album Beggars Banquet and the 1969 Let it Bleed album has Jones mostly missing, instead featuring guitar weaving by either Richards alone or with session musicians such as Ry Cooder and Dave Mason
Agrees a "Memorandum of Understanding" to transfer sovereignty
Issues Salamada Palaganda as the B-side to One Inch Rock.
Appointed Secretary of State for Employment
Records the debut album Shades of Deep Purple, helping establish the band's early psychedelic and hard rock sound.
Sings lead vocals on Shades of Deep Purple, including the band's breakthrough version of Hush.
Healey plans the ending of Britain’s permanent military presence in Singapore and Malaysia.
Moore moves to Dublin to join the group Skid Row with Noel Bridgeman and Brendan "Brush" Shiels
Says in 20 yrs time the "black man will have the whip hand". "Rivers of blood" speech, criticising immigration policies of the Labour Government
Intervenes in the Ford sewing machinists strike in which the women of the Dagenham Ford Plant demanded to be paid the same as their male counterparts & helps resolve the strike resulting in a pay rise for Fords female workers bringing them to 92% of what the men receive
Writes Sweetness with Chris Squire, an early song later included on the first Yes album.
Appears at the first free Hyde Park festival.
Records bass parts for The Book of Taliesyn, the band's second album during the original Mark I line-up.
Sellers plays accident-prone actor Hrundi V. Bakshi in Blake Edwards's The Party.
1st performance of, "The Prodigal Son"
Publication of "The Thinking of Thoughts"
Theatres Act 1968 abolishes stage censorship by the Lord Chamberlain
Townshend helps assemble a band called Thunderclap Newman consisting of three musicians he knew including Pianist Andy Newman (an old art school friend)
Townshend helps assemble a band called Thunderclap Newman consisting of three musicians he knew including Pianist Andy Newman (an old art school friend)
Develops Tommy as a full rock opera.
Trade Descriptions Act 1968 creates offences for false or misleading trade descriptions
Introduces the first Government subsidies for socially necessary but unprofitable railways in the Transport Act
Transport Act 1968 restructures transport industries and creates passenger transport authorities
Defends publishers John Calder and Marion Boyars in their appeal against their conviction for publishing Hubert Selby, Jr.s Last Exit to Brooklyn
Lennons solo career begins with Unfinished Music No 1 - Two Virgins, the sleeve depicts him and Ono standing naked. Lennon releases "Unfinished Music No 2 - Life With The Lions", one side consists of John Lennon and Yoko Ono calling out to each other during her stay in a London hospital while pregnant
Winner of the womens US tennis open
The Yardbirds collapse after touring pressure, personality differences and limited commercial success.
The New Yardbirds appear on a Scandinavian tour before adopting the Led Zeppelin name.
Founder Member of Yes
Co-founds Yes with Chris Squire after meeting him in the London music scene.
Founder Member of Yes
Joins the first Yes line-up as guitarist after work in Mabel Greer's Toyshop.
Founder Member of Yes
Joins Yes as drummer, bringing jazz-influenced precision to the early band.
Founder Member of Yes
Joins Yes as original keyboard player, favouring organ and piano in the early sound.
Founder Member of Yes
Co-founds Yes and becomes the band's only constant member until illness stops him touring.
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