1 January 1973Britain Joins European CommunitiesEdward Richard George Heath
Britain officially becomes a member of the EU
Historical records for Great Britain in 1973, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Britain officially becomes a member of the EU
Welcomes Britain's entry into the European Communities.
Britain enters the European Communities under Heath's government.
Britain enters the European Communities after long political debate.
Leads Britain when the accession treaty enters into force and European Communities membership begins.
Speaks in a Commons immigration debate while remaining one of the country's most prominent advocates of restrictive immigration policy.
"Fanfare for Europe" celebrations are held to mark Britains entry into the EU
Speaks during debate on immigration rules and challenges government policy in the House of Commons.
Parsons engineers The Dark Side of the Moon, released in the United Kingdom
Pink Floyd release The Dark Side of the Moon in the United Kingdom
Bombs explode near Trafalgar Square, injuring many people.
His government faces bomb attacks near Trafalgar Square.
Queen Elizabeth II opens the new London Bridge
"Dark Side Of The Moon" performed at Earls Court, London
"Dark Side Of The Moon" performed at Earls Court, London
The British Government publishes a white paper which proposes a 78-member Northern Ireland Assembly, to be elected by proportional representation. A Council of Ireland will give the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland a voice in each others affairs
A Council of Ireland will give the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland a voice in each others affairs
The British Government publishes a white paper which proposes a 78-member Northern Ireland Assembly, to be elected by proportional representation
A Council of Ireland will give the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland a voice in each others affairs
"Dark Side Of The Moon" Released
"Dark Side Of The Moon" Released
"Dark Side Of The Moon" Released
Releases Houses of the Holy with Led Zeppelin.
Speaks on the Northern Ireland White Paper, developing constitutional arguments that later shape his Ulster Unionist politics.
"Dark Side Of The Moon" hits number 1 in the Billboard album chart
"Dark Side Of The Moon" hits number 1 in the Billboard album chart
Releases Ooh La La with Faces during growing tension between group and solo commitments.
The Open All Hours pilot episode is broadcast, and runs for four series between February 1976 and October 1985
John Lennon and Yoko Ono purchase an apartment at the Dakota on Central Park West and West 72nd Street in New York
Value Added Tax replaces purchase tax and selective employment tax.
Introduces VAT as part of the shift from direct to indirect taxation.
Releases Aladdin Sane, the first album written and issued after the breakthrough of Ziggy Stardust.
For the remainder of the year pay rises are to be 1 pound & 4% pa, maximum rise of 250 pounds pa
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
Appears on Yessongs, documenting the band as a major live progressive rock act.
Releases single, "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)", 2nd solo single to top the US charts
Produces and arranges Live and Let Die, returning to work with Paul McCartney on a Bond theme.
Is sent off against Poland in Chorzow during England's unsuccessful 1974 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis
Arrested in Chelsea for possession of cannabis
Arrested in Chelsea for possession of cannabis
The pro-agreement parties win a clear majority of seats (52 to 26), but a substantial minority inside the Ulster Unionist Party oppose the agreement. The agreement is supported by the nationalist Social Democratic & Labour Party, the unionist Ulster Unionist Party & the moderate unionist & cross-community Alliance Party
Announces the end of Ziggy Stardust from the stage at Hammersmith Odeon, surprising many fans.
Death of Jack Hawkins
The MLR is increased from 7.5% to 11.5% in one month
The Liberals win the Ely & Ripon Bi-Election
"Angie" is recorded in Jamaica, it reaches no 2 in the UK charts
The Rolling Stones release Goats Head Soup.
"Goat's Head Soup" is released, reaches no 1 in the UK and US album charts
"Goat's Head Soup" is released, reaches no 1 in the UK and US album charts
Becomes TUC general secretary as Labour and unions discuss a new political compact.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin an 18-month separation, during which Lennon embarks on his infamous "lost weekend" in Los Angeles
The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973
The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973
The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973
The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973
Healey develops a programme of higher taxation on the largest incomes before Labour returns to office.
Healey warns the Labour conference that wealthy taxpayers will face sharply increased marginal rates.
Healey warns that high earners will face sharply increased marginal taxation under a Labour government.
Release 5:15 from Quadrophenia.
Death of Dennis Price
Monitors the outbreak of war as Britain seeks to avoid direct involvement.
Plays on Selling England by the Pound as Genesis refine a distinctly English progressive sound.
Clough and Taylor both resign from Derby County
Misses England's 1-1 draw with Poland at Wembley that ends qualification hopes for the 1974 World Cup.
England draw 1-1 with Poland at Wembley and fail to qualify for the 1974 World Cup.
Releases Pin Ups, an album of cover versions paying tribute to songs from his 1960s influences.
Supports ceasefire diplomacy as Resolution 338 is adopted.
Fined 205 pounds for possession of cannabis and possessing an unlicensed firearm
Fined 205 pounds for possession of cannabis and possessing an unlicensed firearm
Release Quadrophenia as a double album.
Maintains restrictions on arms supplies to belligerents during the conflict.
Pay increases will be limited to 2.25 pounds or 7% per week with a maximum of 350 pounds pa. Pay increases will be limited to 2.25 pounds or 7% per week & a maximum increase of 350 pounds pa
Livingstone wins the Norwood GLC election to the GLC with 11,622 votes, a firm lead over his Conservative rival
Coordinates British policy with European partners during the Arab-Israeli war.
Livingstone wins the Norwood GLC election to the GLC with 11,622 votes, a firm lead over his Conservative rival
Handles British diplomatic contacts during the October War.
Faces American pressure over use of British-controlled facilities during the resupply crisis.
Faces worsening economic pressure as the war contributes to the oil crisis.
Deals with the oil-market shock triggered by the Middle East war.
Responds to the oil shock and worsening inflation after the Middle East war.
Lennon releases "Mind Games", which is credited to "the Plastic U.F.Ono Band"
Wins the Govan Glasgow by-election for the Scottish National Party
Wins the Govan Glasgow by-election for the Scottish National Party
A power sharing executive is set up by Unionist, SDLP & Alliance Parties
Faces a miners overtime ban that intensifies the energy and political crisis.
Leads the miners union during the overtime ban that increases pressure on Heath's government.
Faces a miners overtime ban that intensifies the energy crisis and weakens the government.
Works on emergency energy policy as coal shortages threaten electricity production.
Handles negotiations and industrial relations policy as the miners dispute escalates.
The Who release Quadrophenia.
Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey
Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey
Makes his final recorded Commons contribution during a debate on direct grant schools.
The Kinks release Preservation Act 1.
Collapses during a concert at the Cow Palace.
Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier
Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier
Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier
Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier
Britain announces a plan for moderate Protestants and Catholics to share power in Northern Ireland
Sings on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, an album that broadens the band's arrangements and production.
Returns to Labour's front bench as the principal opposition spokesman on home affairs.
Convenes a conference to establish a power sharing Assembly between in North Ireland
Leads the concept for Tales from Topographic Oceans, inspired by spiritual and philosophical ideas.
Plays keyboards on Tales from Topographic Oceans before leaving the band in 1974.
Declares a Council for Ireland & a British-Irish Commission for cross-border violence. A communique announces an agreement is issued, which later becomes known as the Sunningdale Agreement
Talks were held between 6 Dec and 9 Dec in the Berkshire town of Sunningdale between the British Prime Minister Edward Heath, the Irish Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave and the three pro-agreement parties. Declares the Constitutional status of Northern Ireland.
The Consultative Assembly is to be made up of 30 members from Dail Eireann and 30 members from the Northern Ireland Assembly, It is to have "advisory and review functions" only.
The Council of Ministers is to be composed of seven members from the power-sharing executive, and seven members from the Irish Government.
Declares the Constitutional status of Northern Ireland
The Consultative Assembly is to be made up of 30 members from Dail Eireann and 30 members from the Northern Ireland Assembly, It is to have "advisery and review functions" only
A communique announces an agreement is issued, which later becomes known as the Sunningdale Agreement.
An attempt to end the Northern Ireland troubles by forcing unionists to share power with nationalists.
The Agreement has three parts, an elected Northern Ireland Assembly, a power-sharing cross-community Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland.
The Sunningdale Agreement is fiercely repudiated Unionists and the Ulster Unionist Party ceases to support the Conservatives at Westminster contributing to Heaths downfall.
Supports the Sunningdale Agreement as an attempted Northern Ireland power-sharing settlement.
Britain cuts the work week to three days to save energy supply
Faces the economic consequences of reduced working hours, inflation, industrial disruption and energy shortages.
Britain cuts the work week to three days to save energy supply
Announces emergency restrictions to reduce electricity demand during the miners dispute and energy crisis.
Works on government measures to restrict industrial electricity use and preserve fuel supplies.
Handles industrial relations pressure as the miners overtime ban pushes the government toward emergency energy controls.
Welcomes the Geneva conference as a diplomatic path after the war.
The power-sharing Administration of the Northern Ireland Assembly is sworn in
Heath's Government introduces energy-saving restrictions as oil supplies tighten and prices rise.
Prepares emergency restrictions on electricity use as industrial conflict deepens.
Produces a celebrated double save to preserve Sunderland's 1-0 lead over Leeds United.
Scores Sunderland's winner against holders Leeds United in a famous final upset.
Releases 20th Century Boy, later one of his most enduring songs.
Produces 20th Century Boy, one of Marc Bolan's most enduring singles.
Releases the album Aladdin Sane.
Chairs the Anglo-Australian Telescope board during the telescope's inauguration period.
Ballard explores the sexual potential of car crashes, a preoccupation which culminates in the novel Crash
Appointed Bishop of Durham
Black Sabbath release the Album, "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"
Releases Blackjack with Squint Eyed Mangle under the Big Carrot name.
An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
Anthony Barber presents the 1973 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1973 Budget under Anthony Barber sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Wins a total of 108 caps for the England team, which at the time of his international retirement in 1973 was a national record
Appointed Chairman of the Edinburgh Housing Committee
Release of the film, "Steptoe and Son Ride Again"
Consecrated Bishop of Durham
The Northern Ireland Assembly is elected, a power sharing executive
Roger Daltrey releaes, "Daltrey", Daltreys 1st solo album which introduces Leo Sayer as songwriter
Roger Daltrey releaes, "Daltrey", Daltreys 1st solo album which introduces Leo Sayer as songwriter
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist, replacing Ian Gillan for the Mark III line-up.
Joins Deep Purple as bassist and vocalist, bringing a stronger soul and funk influence to the band.
Moves to Newport, Wales to attend the Newport College of Art, but soon drops out but while there, he joins up with some friends to form a band called The Vultures
Following the abolition of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, the SDLP emerges as the second-largest party, and the largest party representing the nationalist community, in elections to the new Northern Ireland Assembly established in 1973: the party wins 19 out of 75 seats
Nicholas Ridley and others created the new group to uphold and promote the free market policies that they believed had won the Conservative Party the 1970 General Election
Nicholas Ridley and others created the new group to uphold and promote the free market policies that they believed had won the Conservative Party the 1970 General Election
Resigns from the Labour Party & is elected as a Democratic Labour candidate
Employment and Training Act 1973 creates the Manpower Services Commission and training powers
Releases Essence To Essence, produced by Andrew Loog Oldham. Donovan reunited with Most in early 1973, resulting in the LP Cosmic Wheels, which featured arrangements by Chris Spedding, his last chart success, reaching the top 40 in America and Britain
Fair Trading Act 1973 creates the Office of Fair Trading and reforms consumer protection and competition policy
Publication of "Fatal Gift"
Composes much of Firth of Fifth, featuring one of his best-known keyboard introductions.
FWA Footballer of the Year
Issues Free Angel as the B-side to 20th Century Boy.
Moore releases his first solo album in 1973, Grinding Stone (billed as "the Gary Moore Band")
Declares Glam rock is dead on the cover of Melody Maker after the release of Tanx.
The Space Ritual Alive in Liverpool and London is a 1973 live double album recorded in 1972 by UK rock band Hawkwind
The Space Ritual Alive in Liverpool and London is a 1973 live double album recorded in 1972 by UK rock band Hawkwind
Dik Mik departs during 1973 and Calvert ends his association with the band to concentrate on solo projects
Dik Mik departs during 1973 and Calvert ends his association with the band to concentrate on solo projects
"Sonic Attack" had been written by sci-fi author Michael Moorcock, who often performed with the band when convenient and Calvert was unavailable
Iris Murdoch publishes her novel "The Black Prince"
Starts in "Hitler: The Last Ten Days"
St John's College elected Hoyle as an honorary fellow.
An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
Government record concerning the IRA: An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
Government record concerning the IRA: An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: An IRA bomb kills 5 women, a gardener & a priest
Paul Weller forms The Jam with his friends Steve Brooks (lead guitar), Rick Buckler (drums) and Bruce Foxton (rhythm guitar)
Paul Weller forms The Jam with his friends Steve Brooks (lead guitar), Rick Buckler (drums) and Bruce Foxton (rhythm guitar)
Paul Weller forms The Jam with his friends Steve Brooks (lead guitar), Rick Buckler (drums) and Bruce Foxton (rhythm guitar)
Paul Weller forms The Jam with his friends Steve Brooks (lead guitar), Rick Buckler (drums) and Bruce Foxton (rhythm guitar)
Leads Liverpool to the league title in the 1972-73 season.
Led Zeppelin's Tampa stadium show breaks the Beatles' single-act attendance record.
Passes the Water Act through Parliament creating 10 water authorities
Directs Live and Let Die
Releases album, "Living in a Material World"
Appointed Manager of Preston North End
Offered the job as manager of second division Middlesbrough on his 38th birthday in 1973, and he led them to promotion back to the top flight in his first season by such a considerable margin that he was given the Manager Of The Year award
A brief spell managing Brighton & Hove Albion, less successful on the South Coast than with his previous club, winning only 12 of his 32 games in charge of the 3rd Division side
Offered the job as manager of second division Middlesbrough on his 38th birthday in 1973, and he led them to promotion back to the top flight in his first season by such a considerable margin that he was given the Manager Of The Year award
John Thaw marries actress Sheila Hancock
John Thaw marries actress Sheila Hancock
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 consolidates divorce and matrimonial proceedings law
Elected Member of Parliament for Berwick-Upon-Tweed
During Edward Heath's government, whooping cough cases fall to nearly zero following the immunisation programme.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Whooping cough cases fall to nearly zero following the immunisation programme.
This NHS development occurs while Edward Heath serves as Prime Minister: Whooping cough cases fall to nearly zero following the immunisation programme.
Adds keyboards to No Quarter, expanding the band's atmospheric sound.
Following the abolition of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, the SDLP emerges as the second-largest party, and the largest party representing the nationalist community, in elections to the new Northern Ireland Assembly established in 1973: the party wins 19 out of 75 seats
The Faces release "Ooh La La", UK no 1 Album
Releases the covers album Pin Ups.
Healey develops a combative tax message against property speculation before Labour returns to office.
Publishes Common Market: Re-negotiate or Come Out, arguing that British EEC membership should be renegotiated or ended.
Publishes No Easy Answers, continuing his political and religious commentary.
"Quadrophenia", a work in the rock opera vein, which can also be seen as something of an autobiographical or social history piece about early 1960s adolescent life and conflict in London
Hoyle published a further assessment of radio-source counts and their cosmological interpretation.
Northern Ireland votes by an overwhelming majority to remain in the United Kingdom
Resigns because he disagrees with Wilson's policy of Britain's entry into the EC
Passes the Water Act through Parliament creating 10 water authorities
Retires from playing aged 38, with 774 club appearances and 96 goals to his name
Resigns as director of the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy.
Releases solo album Rigor Mortis Sets In
Contributes keyboards to Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, adding progressive rock colour to the album.
Stars in, "Scorpio". Stars in, "A Delicate Balance"
This record states: Created in 1973 by Nicholas Ridley to promote free-market economic policies, following an intensive discussion to generate ideas at the Selsdon Park Hotel in Selsdon, with Edward Heath and his shadow cabinet in 1970.
This record states: Nicholas Ridley and others created the new group to uphold and promote the free market policies that they believed had won the Conservative Party the 1970 General Election.
This record states: The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973.
This record states: Created in 1973 by Nicholas Ridley to promote free-market economic policies, following an intensive discussion to generate ideas at the Selsdon Park Hotel in Selsdon, with Edward Heath and his shadow cabinet in 1970.
This record states: Nicholas Ridley and others created the new group to uphold and promote the free market policies that they believed had won the Conservative Party the 1970 General Election.
This record states: The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973.
Forms Snape, with Boz Burrell, Mel Collins, and Ian Wallace, previously together in King Crimson
Links Labour's industrial relations policy with repeal of Conservative trade union legislation.
Healey argues Labour can fight inflation through cooperation with the trade unions.
Supports Labour talks with unions over wages, employment rights and social reform.
Participates in union debates over Labour's proposed Social Contract.
Social Security Act 1973 reforms social security contributions and benefits
Sellers portrays Adolf Hitler as one of several roles in Soft Beds, Hard Battles.
Sellers portrays the French President in Soft Beds, Hard Battles.
Sellers portrays General Latour in the wartime comedy Soft Beds, Hard Battles.
Sellers performs the Gestapo character Herr Schroeder in Soft Beds, Hard Battles.
Sellers plays British Major Robinson in Soft Beds, Hard Battles.
Sellers plays Prince Kyoto in the multi-role comedy Soft Beds, Hard Battles.
Hawkwind release Space Ritual
Under Stokoe, Sunderland conclude their FA Cup run by beating Leeds United 1-0.
Supply of Goods Implied Terms Act 1973 strengthens implied terms in contracts for goods
Starts playing drums for T.Rex in 1973, after being recommended to Marc Bolan by his producer Tony Visconti
Releases Tanx, marking the end of the classic T. Rex line-up.
Produces Tanx as T. Rex moves beyond its early glam formula.
Wins the Texaco Cup
Iris Murdoch publishes her novel "The Black Prince"
Sellers portrays Bouquet in the wartime drama The Blockhouse.
Releases The Groover, later regarded as one of Bolan's last major hit singles.
Publication of "The Honorary Consul"
Stars in The Mackintosh Man
Sellers plays ageing London busker Sam in The Optimists of Nine Elms.
Publication of "The Riverside Villas Murder"
Stars in The Three Musketeers
Stars in The Wicker Man
Stars in The Wicker Man
Appointed manager of Bolton Wanderers in 1971, leading them to promotion to the Second Division in the 1972-73 season as 3rd Division champions
Brown chairs the University Court while advocating reforms in university governance.
Passes the Water Act through Parliament creating 10 water authorities
Completes his first period with Deep Purple after recording Who Do We Think We Are.
Leaves Deep Purple after the Who Do We Think We Are period as the Mark II line-up breaks apart.
Directs The Wicker Man
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