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1968 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 347 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1968.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1968
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Best Receives Ballon d’Or Following European Cup
George Best takes the 1968 Ballon d’Or after inspiring Manchester United’s European Cup-winning campaign, notably scoring during the extra-time victory over Benfica at Wembley.
Black Sabbath
Geezer Butler picks the name of the band after seeing it on a movie theatre marquee, thinking it sounded doomy & gloomy
Budget
Roy Harris Jenkins presents the 1968 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1968 Budget under Roy Harris Jenkins sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Campaign Magazine
Haymarket launches Campaign, strengthening its position in specialist publishing for the advertising and marketing industries.
CBS
The first artist to be signed to CBS/Epic Records by the new administrative vice-president, Clive Davis
Charlton Forward Line Contribution
Tees becomes a prominent figure in Charlton Athletic's attack through his physical presence and goalscoring.
Child Star
Issues Child Star as the B-side to Debora.
Clean Air Act
Clean Air Act 1968 extends smoke control and air pollution measures
Collected Essays Journalism and Letters
Collected essays, journalism and letters consolidate Orwell's reputation.
Companion of Honour
Retires from the Cabinet and awarded the Companion of Honour
Corner Precedes League Cup Winner
Delivers the corner from which Terry Cooper ultimately scores, helping Leeds United defeat Arsenal in the League Cup final.
Cream
"White Room" reaches No 6 in the USA. "Sunshine Of Your Love" reaches No 5 in the USA
Crystallographic Electron Microscopy
Develops methods combining electron microscopy and diffraction to reconstruct three-dimensional biological structures.
Cup Final Defensive Partnership
Partners Jack Charlton in the Leeds defence and helps deny Arsenal an equaliser during the League Cup final at Wembley.
Dave Clark 5
Makes a "very successful" television production, Hold On, Its the Dave Clark Five
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as guitarist, bringing a hard rock and classical influence that defines the band's early sound.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple
Co-manages Deep Purple through HEC Enterprises during the band's formation and early recording career.
Deep Purple
Co-manages Deep Purple through the HEC organisation during the band's formation and early recording career.
Deep Purple
Conceives the original Roundabout idea, a rotating rock group that evolves into the permanent band Deep Purple.
Deep Purple
Manages the early Roundabout project that becomes Deep Purple after the band settles on a permanent name and line-up.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist after singing with The Maze before the band records its first albums.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple
Supports the early Deep Purple project as part of HEC Enterprises, which finances and manages the new group.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as keyboard player, making Hammond organ a central part of the band's heavy rock style.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as drummer after playing with The Maze, becoming the only constant member across the band's history.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as bassist and records the band's first three studio albums before leaving in 1969.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)
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
Department of Health and Social Security
Crossman becomes the first Secretary of State for Social Services as health and social-security functions are combined within the new Department of Health and Social Security.
Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Shore is retained in the Cabinet as a Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Devolution
Supports a moderate form of devolution from Westminster
Dismissal
Dismisses Enoch Powell from the shadow cabinet after his "rivers of blood" speech
Earth
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath.
Earth
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath. This record concerns Tony Iommi and Earth.
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.
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