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"Relics" is released
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1970 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 363 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1970.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1970
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Pink Floyd
"Relics" is released
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"Relics" is released
June
Banks Keeps Opening Match Shutout
Gordon Banks keeps a clean sheet against Romania as England earn two points from their first Group Three match.
Charlton Starts England Title Defence
Bobby Charlton starts England’s opening World Cup fixture against Romania, bringing experience from the successful 1966 campaign to the midfield.
Cooper Begins World Cup at Left Back
Terry Cooper plays in England’s defence against Romania and contributes to the narrow victory secured by Hurst’s goal.
Hurst Breaks Romania Deadlock
Geoff Hurst scores the only goal against Romania in the second half, giving England a winning start to the 1970 World Cup group stage.
Labone Defends England Lead Against Romania
Brian Labone helps England protect their advantage over Romania in the opening match of the 1970 World Cup.
Moore Captains Romania Opener
Bobby Moore leads England against Romania and organises the defence as the reigning champions begin their campaign with a one-goal victory.
World Cup Opening Selection Against Romania
England manager Alf Ramsey begins the defence of the 1966 World Cup by selecting a side to face Romania at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara.
Extravaganza 70
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Extravaganza 70
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Astle Appears as Brazil Substitute
Jeff Astle replaces Bobby Charlton during the second half against Brazil and joins England’s attempt to recover from a one-goal deficit.
Ball Strikes Crossbar Against Brazil
Alan Ball hits the crossbar with an England attempt against Brazil as the defending champions seek an equaliser in Guadalajara.
Banks Denies Pele Header
Gordon Banks leaps to his right to turn away a downward header from Pelé, producing one of the most celebrated saves in World Cup history.
Banks Saves Pelé Downward Header
Banks produced a remarkable save from Pelé's close-range header as England faced the eventual champions in Mexico.
Bell Enters Brazil Group Match
Colin Bell comes on for Francis Lee against Brazil, adding fresh energy to England’s midfield and attack in the second half.
Hurst Leads England Forward Line Against Brazil
Geoff Hurst starts as England’s centre-forward against Brazil but cannot find a breakthrough against the South American side.
Lee Starts England Brazil Contest
Francis Lee begins the World Cup group encounter with Brazil before being replaced by Colin Bell in the second half.
Moore Challenge on Jairzinho
Bobby Moore makes a carefully timed defensive challenge on Jairzinho during England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil, a moment later widely praised for its precision.
Moore Stops Pelé and Exchanges Shirt
Moore led England's defence against Brazil before famously exchanging shirts with Pelé after a closely contested World Cup match.
Ramsey Faces Brazil in Group Three
Alf Ramsey directs England against eventual champions Brazil at Estadio Jalisco, where Jairzinho scores the only goal of a closely contested match.
Save from Pele
Produces a celebrated reflex save from Pele's downward header against Brazil.
The Who
The Who's Tommy is performed at New York's Lincoln Center
Tommy
Tommy is performed at New York's Lincoln Center.
Wright Starts at Right Back Against Brazil
Tommy Wright is selected at right back for the Brazil match and takes part in England’s defensive effort against Pelé and Jairzinho.
Banks Registers Second Group Shutout
Gordon Banks keeps Czechoslovakia scoreless, helping England advance from a demanding group containing Brazil and Romania.
Clarke Penalty Secures Qualification
Allan Clarke converts a second-half penalty against Czechoslovakia, scoring the only goal in a victory that sends England through to the quarter-finals.
Moore Leads England into Knockouts
Bobby Moore captains England to a 1-0 victory over Czechoslovakia, completing the group phase with two wins and one defeat.
Mullery Contributes to Czechoslovakia Win
Alan Mullery helps England control central areas during the decisive group-stage victory against Czechoslovakia.
Peters Helps England Progress from Group
Martin Peters plays in England’s final group match, a narrow win over Czechoslovakia that earns a place in the last eight.
Ramsey Selects Clarke for Final Group Match
Alf Ramsey includes Allan Clarke in the side to face Czechoslovakia, and the forward rewards that decision by scoring the match-winning penalty.
Gasoline Alley
Releases Gasoline Alley, strengthening his mixture of folk, rock and soul influences.
Lola
The Kinks release Lola.
Bell Takes Part in Quarter-Final Closing Stages
Colin Bell replaces Bobby Charlton during the second half of England’s quarter-final defeat and plays as West Germany force extra time.
Bonetti Replaces Ill Banks in Quarter-Final
Peter Bonetti starts in goal against West Germany because Gordon Banks is ill, and England eventually lose the quarter-final 3-2 after extra time.
Charlton Withdrawn During Quarter-Final
Bobby Charlton is substituted for Colin Bell after West Germany pull a goal back, as Alf Ramsey attempts to preserve England’s lead.
Hunter Comes On Against West Germany
Norman Hunter replaces Martin Peters late in normal time, shortly before West Germany equalise to make the score 2-2.
Moore Final Match as Reigning World Champion
Bobby Moore captains England in the 3-2 extra-time loss to West Germany, the defeat that ends their defence of the World Cup title.
Mullery Opens Quarter-Final Scoring
Alan Mullery puts England ahead against West Germany in the first half, giving the defending champions an early advantage in the quarter-final.
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