Bleak Moments
Makes his feature-film directing debut with Bleak Moments, an intimate drama about loneliness and family responsibility.
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1971 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 249 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1971.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1971
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Bolton Wanderers
Appointed manager of Bolton Wanderers in 1971, leading them to promotion to the Second Division in the 1972-73 season as 3rd Division champions
Bretton Woods Exchange System Fractures
The suspension of dollar convertibility into gold marked a fundamental change to international finance during Burnet's editorial tenure.
Budget
Anthony Barber presents the 1971 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1971 Budget under Anthony Barber sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Changing Room Theatre Drama
David Storey's The Changing Room presented the rituals and social bonds of rugby players preparing for a match.
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "And Now For Something Completely Different"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "And Now For Something Completely Different"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "And Now For Something Completely Different"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "And Now For Something Completely Different"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "And Now For Something Completely Different"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "And Now For Something Completely Different"
Concert
2 benefit concerts at New Yorks Madison Square Garden for the people of Bangladesh
Concert for Bangladesh
Releases Album, "Eric Clapton". Clapton features in "Concert for Bangladesh"
Courts Act
Courts Act 1971 reforms courts and creates the Crown Court in England and Wales
Cygnus X-1 Optical Counterpart
With Louise Webster, measures the binary motion of HDE 226868 and strengthens the case for a massive unseen companion in Cygnus X-1.
Cygnus X-1 Optical Counterpart
With Paul Murdin, identifies HDE 226868 as the optical counterpart of Cygnus X-1 and finds evidence for an unseen massive companion.
Departure
Leaves Yes after The Yes Album as the band seeks broader keyboard textures.
Derby Texaco Cup Campaign
Brian Clough guides Derby County through the inaugural Texaco Cup competition in the 1971-72 season. The club ultimately wins the cross-border tournament, adding another distinction to his successful tenure.
Derek & the Dom
Founder Member of Derek & the Dominos
Diamonds Are Forever
Directs Diamonds Are Forever
Echoes Developed in Concert
Pink Floyd refined the long composition Echoes during performances before releasing its final studio version on Meddle.
Electric Warrior
Produces Electric Warrior, the album that makes T. Rex central to the glam rock movement.
ELO
Founder Member of Electric Light Orchestra
ELO
Founder Member of Electric Light Orchestra
Eric Clapton
Releases Album, "Eric Clapton". Clapton features in "Concert for Bangladesh"
European Championship Qualifier in Cyprus
Best scores in Northern Ireland’s European Championship qualifying victory away to Cyprus, contributing to a three-goal winning performance.
European Communities
Supports British entry into the European Communities despite Labour divisions.
European Policy
Healey participates in Labour’s internal debate over British membership of the European Communities.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Releases "Every Picture Tells a Story"
Fairs Cup
Leeds win the Fairs Cup
Fireball
Sings on Fireball as Deep Purple builds on the success of Deep Purple in Rock.
Fireball
Plays bass on Fireball, the band's 1971 studio album and a major release by the Mark II line-up.
Fireball
Drives the title track Fireball with fast double-bass drumming, giving the album its urgent opening sound.
First Tour of Japan
Pink Floyd undertook its first Japanese concerts, broadening the band's international touring activity in Asia.
Friar Park
George Harrison purchases Friar Park for 200,000 pounds
Genesis
Joins Genesis as guitarist, completing the classic Gabriel-era line-up.
Get Carter
Stars in Get Carter
Get It On
Releases Get It On with There Was A Time and Raw Ramp.
Hat Trick Against Cyprus
Best scores a hat-trick for Northern Ireland in a 5-0 European Championship qualifying win over Cyprus at Windsor Park.
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