Trial
Accuses the BEA of discrimination when it says it does not employ women pilots
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1971 in Great Britain — Page 7
Explore 249 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1971.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1971
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Two Ronnies
BBC television comedy sketch show with Ronnie Corbett & Ronnie Barker, The Two Ronnies, lasted from 1971 to 1987
UNESCO Assistant Director General Appointment
Hoggart became an assistant director general of UNESCO, bringing cultural and educational interests to international work.
United Veteran Leadership
Charlton offers experience and attacking intelligence to Manchester United as the club navigates a period of managerial and squad changes.
Wembley League Cup Final Goalkeeper
Jim Cumbes kept goal for third-tier Aston Villa in the 1971 League Cup final, where Tottenham Hotspur won by two goals.
When the Levee Breaks
Records the famous drum sound on When the Levee Breaks.
Who's Next
The Who release Who's Next from available Lifehouse material.
Woodland Rock
Issues Woodland Rock as part of the Hot Love single release.
Yes
Joins Yes, replacing Tony Kaye and adding Mellotron, synthesizers and virtuoso keyboard parts.
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