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1972 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 332 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1972.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1972
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October
Treaty of Accession
Leads Britain when its formal ratification notification for the accession treaty is completed.
Credit Cards
Access credit cards are introduced in Great Britain
Economy of Great Britain
Access credit cards are introduced in Great Britain
November
Trade and Consumer Affairs Appointment
Becomes Minister of State for Trade and Consumer Affairs after leaving the office of Solicitor General.
Strike
The TUC insist on repealing the Housing Finance & Industrial Relations Acts. Negotiations break down
Prices & Incomes
Cabinet agrees to introduce a statutory 90 day freeze of prices & incomes
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Economy of Great Britain
Announces a freeze on pay, prices & dividends for 90 days, Selsdon u-turn
Reform of Government
Asks of Heath "has the Right Honourable Gentleman taken leave of his senses?"
Homecoming
Produces Homecoming for America, beginning a successful collaboration with the folk-rock band.
Anniversary
Elizabeth II celebrates 25yrs of marriage to Prince Phillip in Westminster Abbey
Anniversary
Elizabeth II celebrates 25yrs of marriage to Prince Phillip in Westminster Abbey
Rolling Stones, The
Mick Jagger sings on Carly Simon's "You're so Vain"
December
Fair Trading Bill Second Reading
Introduces the Fair Trading Bill at second reading and argues that stronger competition and consumer protection should operate together.
Born to Boogie
The UK premiere of Born to Boogie is held at Oscars Cinema in Brewer Street, Soho.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Britain leaves EFTA in order to join the EU
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Britain leaves EFTA in order to join the EU
Withdrawal from EFTA
Britain leaves EFTA in order to join the EU
Other events (month unknown)
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
1972 FA Cup Final Header
Heads the only goal as Leeds United defeat Arsenal to win the FA Cup.
1972 UEFA Cup Finalist
Forms a productive attacking partnership with Derek Dougan as Wolves reach the inaugural UEFA Cup final.
A Day Out
Alan Bennetts play for TV, A Day Out
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Sellers plays the King of Hearts in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Are You Being Served?
First appears in , "Are You Being Served?"
Arrest of Edward Richard George Heath
Provokes the national Docks Strike. 5 dockers are arrested under the Industrial Relations Act
Arrival in Championship Campaign
Roger Davies arrives from Worcester City during Derby County’s 1971-72 season and begins his rise from non-league football to the First Division.
Australasian Tour
Tours Australia with Led Zeppelin during the band's global expansion.
Baby Strange
Issues Baby Strange as part of the Telegram Sam single release.
Bolan Boogie
Fly releases Bolan Boogie, a chart-topping compilation of singles, B-sides and album tracks.
Born To Boogie
Issues Born To Boogie as part of the Solid Gold Easy Action single release.
Born to Boogie
Appears in the film Born to Boogie as a nun
Brentford Fourth Division Promotion
O'Mara offered a physical centre-forward presence and aerial threat in Brentford's promotion campaign from the Fourth Division in the early 1970s.
Brentford Promoted from Fourth Division
Blunstone oversaw Brentford's promotion from the Fourth Division as the club rebuilt after several difficult campaigns.
British Library Legislation Separates Holdings
The British Library Act provided for the transfer of national library collections formerly administered within the British Museum.
Budget
Anthony Barber presents the 1972 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1972 Budget under Anthony Barber sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Burial
Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson are buried on the grounds of Windsor Castle
Cadillac
Issues Cadillac as part of the Telegram Sam single release.
Centenary Cup Final Centre Half
Provides aerial strength and positional authority at the back as Leeds United defeats Arsenal to win the 1972 FA Cup.
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