The Prodigal Son
1st performance of, "The Prodigal Son"
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1968 in Great Britain — Page 9
Explore 347 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1968.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1968
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The Thinking of Thoughts
Publication of "The Thinking of Thoughts"
Theatres Act
Theatres Act 1968 abolishes stage censorship by the Lord Chamberlain
Thunderclap Newman
Townshend helps assemble a band called Thunderclap Newman consisting of three musicians he knew including Pianist Andy Newman (an old art school friend)
Thunderclap Newman
Townshend helps assemble a band called Thunderclap Newman consisting of three musicians he knew including Pianist Andy Newman (an old art school friend)
Tommy Writing
Develops Tommy as a full rock opera.
Tottenham Twenty Three League Goal Season
Greaves continued scoring prolifically for Tottenham, finishing the 1967-68 league season with twenty-three goals.
Trade Descriptions Act
Trade Descriptions Act 1968 creates offences for false or misleading trade descriptions
Transport Act
Introduces the first Government subsidies for socially necessary but unprofitable railways in the Transport Act
Transport Act
Transport Act 1968 restructures transport industries and creates passenger transport authorities
Trial
Defends publishers John Calder and Marion Boyars in their appeal against their conviction for publishing Hubert Selby, Jr.s Last Exit to Brooklyn
Unfinished Music No 2 - Life With The Lions
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
US Open
Winner of the womens US tennis open
Versatile Role in League Cup Final
Takes his place in Leeds United's Wembley line-up and contributes to the disciplined performance that secures the 1968 League Cup.
Wembley Final Defensive Discipline
Defends the right flank against Arsenal as Leeds United protect Terry Cooper's goal in the League Cup final and secure the trophy.
Yardbirds
The Yardbirds collapse after touring pressure, personality differences and limited commercial success.
Yardbirds
The New Yardbirds appear on a Scandinavian tour before adopting the Led Zeppelin name.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Co-founds Yes with Chris Squire after meeting him in the London music scene.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins the first Yes line-up as guitarist after work in Mabel Greer's Toyshop.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins Yes as drummer, bringing jazz-influenced precision to the early band.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins Yes as original keyboard player, favouring organ and piano in the early sound.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Co-founds Yes and becomes the band's only constant member until illness stops him touring.
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