Hawkwind
In Search of Space, brings greater commercial success, reaching number 18 on the UK album charts, and also sees the bands image and philosophy take shape, courtesy of graphic artist Barney Bubbles and underground press writer Robert Calvert
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1971 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 249 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1971.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1971
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Hawkwind
In Search of Space, brings greater commercial success, reaching number 18 on the UK album charts, and also sees the bands image and philosophy take shape, courtesy of graphic artist Barney Bubbles and underground press writer Robert Calvert
Hawkwind
Science fiction author Michael Moorcock and dancer Stacia also start contributing to the band
Hawkwind
Science fiction author Michael Moorcock and dancer Stacia also start contributing to the band
Henry Norris Russell Lectureship
Receives the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship from the American Astronomical Society.
Hot Love
Releases Hot Love, which becomes his first UK number one hit.
Hot Love
Produces Hot Love, one of T. Rex's biggest early glam rock singles.
Hunky Dory
Releases the album Hunky Dory.
Imagine
Releases the single & album, "Imagine"
Immigration Act
Immigration Act 1971 creates a new immigration control framework and right of abode rules
Industrial Relations Act
Industrial Relations Act 1971 creates a statutory framework for industrial relations and trade union registration
Jeepster
Releases Jeepster with Lifes A Gas during the Electric Warrior period.
Joining The Kinks
Joins The Kinks as keyboard player.
Kilburn & the High Roads
Inspired to form Kilburn & the High Roads following the death of his hero Gene Vincent
King Lear
Stars in, "King Lear"
King Of The Mountain Cometh
Issues King Of The Mountain Cometh as part of the Hot Love single release.
Last Top Flight Season at West Ham
Greaves ended his top-flight career at West Ham after a spell affected by problems away from football.
League Cup
Spurs win the League Cup
League Cup Run Defensive Leadership
Brian Godfrey helped Aston Villa reach the League Cup final while the side was competing in the Third Division.
Leicester Promotion and Charity Shield Captaincy
Nish captains Leicester City to the 1970-71 Second Division title and later leads the newly promoted side in its Charity Shield victory over Liverpool.
Let It Rock
McLaren and his girlfriend, the designer Vivienne Westwood, opened a London clothing shop called Let It Rock on the King's Road
Let It Rock
McLaren and his girlfriend, the designer Vivienne Westwood, opened a London clothing shop called Let It Rock on the King's Road
Lifehouse
The Lifehouse project is abandoned as a completed multimedia work.
Lifes A Gas
Issues Lifes A Gas as the B-side to Jeepster.
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Releases Album, "Mad Dogs & Englishmen"
Maggie May
Releases Maggie May, which becomes his first major international solo hit.
Manager
Appointed manager of Bolton Wanderers in 1971, leading them to promotion to the Second Division in the 1972-73 season as 3rd Division champions
Manchester United Leading Scorer Streak
Best’s consistent goalscoring from the wing helps sustain a run of seasons in which he finishes among Manchester United’s most prolific players.
Marriage
Marries Clarissa Kaye
Mee Wins Final with Arsenal
Under Mee, Arsenal conclude their FA Cup run by beating Liverpool 2-1.
Member of Parliament
Unsuccessfully challenges for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party
Minister of Aerospace
Appointed Minister for Aerospace
Misuse of Drugs Act
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 creates controlled drug classes and drug offences
Mood for a Day
Records Mood for a Day, a solo guitar piece on Fragile.
National Executive Committee
Begins a long period on Labour's National Executive Committee.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics, for work on holography
Norwich City Recruitment
Norwich City appoint Saunders manager, seeking the promotion that had previously eluded the club.
OBE
Awarded the OBE
Penguin Companion to Literature
Bradbury contributed to editing a reference volume covering American and Latin American literature.
Player of the Year
Arsenal captain McLintock wins the writers honour during the club’s league-and-cup double season, rewarding his organisation and resilience in defence.
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