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1971 in Great Britain
Explore 249 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1971.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1971
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January
European Economic Community Debate
Speaks in the Commons debate on the European Economic Community as his opposition to British membership becomes increasingly prominent.
European Economic Community Debate Continued
Continues his parliamentary attack on entry into the European Economic Community during a second day of Commons debate.
February
Long Player
Releases Long Player with Faces as the band's reputation grows on both sides of the Atlantic.
Debut
Keegan makes his Liverpool debut against Nottingham Forest at Anfield and scores after just 12 minutes
Decimalisation
Britain replaces pounds, shillings and pence with a decimal currency of one hundred new pence.
Decimalisation
Oversees decimalisation as Britain changes its currency system.
Reform of Currency
Decimal coins replace shillings & pence, known as "D-Day"
What Is Life?
Releases the single, "What Is Life?" in America
The Yes Album
Sings on The Yes Album as the group reaches a wider progressive rock audience.
The Yes Album
Makes his Yes studio debut on The Yes Album, helping define the classic sound.
League Cup Final
Third Division Villa reaches Wembley before losing the League Cup final to Tottenham Hotspur.
Rolls Royce Nationalization
Authorises state action after Rolls Royce enters financial crisis.
March
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jaggers daughter Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Birth of Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jagger's daughter Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger
Immigration Bill Speech
Speaks during debate on the Immigration Bill, continuing his campaign for stricter controls on immigration.
Demonstrations
Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA
Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA - Demonstrations
Government record concerning the IRA: Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA - Demonstrations
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA - Demonstrations
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA - IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA - IRA
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
IRA - IRA
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Demonstrators demand the arrest of IRA leaders
Demonstrations
1,800 more troops are sent to Northern Ireland
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Ministrer of Northern Ireland
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Ministrer of Northern Ireland
Budget
The top rate of tax is reduced to 75%. Selective employment tax is halved. Child allowances & old age pensions are increased
Glam Rock
Appears on Top of the Pops wearing glitter and satin, a performance often cited as glam rock's breakthrough moment.
T.Rex
Performs Hot Love on Top of the Pops, helping turn T. Rex into a major pop phenomenon.
April
Rolling Stones Records
The Rolling Stones launch their own label with the release of Brown Sugar.
The Man Who Sold the World
Releases The Man Who Sold the World in Britain, marking an important step toward his glam and hard rock period.
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones release Sticky Fingers.
London Airport
The Government decides to build the 3rd London airport at Foulness
May
Retirement
Plays his final game for Blackpool in front of a crowd of over 30,000 against Manchester United at Bloomfield Road
League Title Winning Header
Heads the winning goal at Tottenham Hotspur as Arsenal secure the league championship.
1971 FA Cup Final Equaliser
Scores Arsenal's extra-time equaliser before Charlie George strikes the winning goal against Liverpool.
Arsenal Double Captain
Captains Arsenal through the league and FA Cup Double-winning campaign.
Marriage
Mick Jagger marries Bianca Perez Morena de Macias, cannot remember her whole name so she becomes known as Bianca Jagger
Every Picture Tells a Story
Releases Every Picture Tells a Story, his major solo breakthrough.
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