Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Milestones"
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1972 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 332 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1972.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1972
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February
Pink Floyd
Recording starts at Chateau d'Herouville outside Paris for the soundtrack of "Obscured By Clouds", the album is finished by the 29th
Pink Floyd
Recording starts at Chateau d'Herouville outside Paris for the soundtrack of "Obscured By Clouds", the album is finished by the 29th
Strike
It is announced in Cabinet 35 million will be found to keep 3 of the 4 shipyards open
Deportation
With the expiration of John Lennons US non-immigrant visa, deportation proceedings begin. Lennon will wage a four-year Battle with the federal Government to remain in the US
Strike
Wilberforce reccomends 30% to the miners, accepted by the Government, 3X the NCB offer. The miners return to work. Miners reject Wilberforces offer & gain concessions at Downing St
March
Reform of Housing
The Housing Finance Bill is guillotined
Born to Boogie
Marc Bolan appears in Ringo Starrs film Born to Boogie, a documentary showing T. Rex at the height of T. Rextasy during a concert at Wembley Empire Pool on 18 March 1972
Born to Boogie
T. Rex play two Wembley Empire Pool shows filmed by Ringo Starr and Apple Films.
Born to Boogie
Marc Bolan appears in Ringo Starrs film Born to Boogie, a documentary showing T. Rex at the height of T. Rextasy during a concert at Wembley Empire Pool on 18 March 1972
T.Rex
T.Rex play two shows at the Empire Pool, Wembley which are filmed by Ringo Starr and his crew for Apple Films
Barber Budget
Backs an expansionary Budget under Chancellor Anthony Barber.
Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii
Eight days of recording and filming starts in a Roman amphitheatre for "Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii"
Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii
Eight days of recording and filming starts in a Roman amphitheatre for "Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii"
Direct Rule Northern Ireland
Introduces direct rule from Westminster after suspending the Stormont government.
Rule of Ulster
Direct Rule takes effect over Northern Ireland
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
April
Deputy Leadership Resignation
Resigns as Labour's deputy leader after the party turns against European entry.
Shadow Treasury Appointment
Healey becomes Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer after Roy Jenkins leaves the post.
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the single, "Tumbling Dice" which reaches no 5 in the UK charts
Tumbling Dice
Rolling Stones release the single, "Tumbling Dice" which reaches no 5 in the UK charts
Death of George Henry Sanders
Suicide note reads, "Dear World, I am leaving because I am bored. I feel I have lived long enough. I am leaving you with your worries in this sweet cesspool. Good luck.". Death of George Henry Sanders
Suicide
Suicide note reads, "Dear World, I am leaving because I am bored. I feel I have lived long enough. I am leaving you with your worries in this sweet cesspool. Good luck."
Starman
Releases Starman as a single, helping introduce the Ziggy Stardust persona to a wider British audience.
Shadow Minister
Healey is appointed Shadow Chancellor after Roy Jenkins resigned in a row over Europe.
May
Exile on Main Street
The Rolling Stones release Exile on Main Street.
Spaghetti Junction
The Gravelly Hill Interchange opens, linking major motorways and urban routes.
Exile On Main Street
Rolling Stones release the album, "Exile On Main Street"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Exile On Main Street"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Exile On Main Street"
Death of Edward VIII
Death of Edward VIII
June
Pink Floyd
"Obscured By Clouds" is released
Pink Floyd
"Obscured By Clouds" is released
Pink Floyd
Sessions start at Studio 2 in Abbey Road on "Eclipse", the original title of "Dark Side Of The Moon"
Pink Floyd
Sessions start at Studio 2 in Abbey Road on "Eclipse", the original title of "Dark Side Of The Moon"
Pink Floyd
Sessions start at Studio 2 in Abbey Road on "Eclipse", the original title of "Dark Side Of The Moon"
Ziggy Stardust
Releases The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, his breakthrough concept album.
Ziggy Stardust
Releases The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Some Time in New York City
"Some Time in New York City" is loud, raucous, and explicitly political, with songs about prison riots, racial and sexual relations, the British role in Northern Ireland, and his own problems in obtaining a US Green Card. Some Time in New York City, a double album by John Lennon backed by the New York rock group Elephants Memory is released
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