Legislation
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
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1973 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 295 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1973.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1973
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May
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
President of the Council
The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June
Yessongs
Appears on Yessongs, documenting the band as a major live progressive rock act.
Malone Defends Wembley Cup Lead
Malone plays at full-back as Sunderland protect a one-goal advantage over Leeds United to win the FA Cup against the odds.
Watson Marks Leeds Attack in Cup Upset
Watson anchors Sunderland's back line in the 1973 FA Cup final, helping restrict Leeds United despite the Yorkshire side's strong attacking reputation.
Clemence UEFA Cup Final Penalty Save
Ray Clemence saved a penalty against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the first leg of the 1973 UEFA Cup final, protecting Liverpool’s advantage in the tie.
Keegan Scores Twice in UEFA Cup Final First Leg
Kevin Keegan scored two goals against Borussia Mönchengladbach at Anfield, helping Liverpool establish the first-leg advantage needed to win the 1973 UEFA Cup.
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
Releases single, "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)", 2nd solo single to top the US charts
June
Live and Let Die
Produces and arranges Live and Let Die, returning to work with Paul McCartney on a Bond theme.
World Cup Qualifier Red Card
Is sent off against Poland in Chorzow during England's unsuccessful 1974 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Rolling Stones, The
Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis
Waddle Offered Liverpool Opportunity
Alan Waddle signed for Liverpool from Halifax Town in June 1973, giving Shankly another option among the younger attacking players.
Arrest of Keith Richards
Arrested in Chelsea for possession of cannabis
Rolling Stones, The
Arrested in Chelsea for possession of cannabis
Sunningdale Agreement
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
July
Ziggy Stardust Retirement
Announces the end of Ziggy Stardust from the stage at Hammersmith Odeon, surprising many fans.
Death of Jack Hawkins
Death of Jack Hawkins
Economy of Great Britain
The MLR is increased from 7.5% to 11.5% in one month
Election
The Liberals win the Ely & Ripon Bi-Election
August
Rolling Stones, The
"Angie" is recorded in Jamaica, it reaches no 2 in the UK charts
Goats Head Soup
The Rolling Stones release Goats Head Soup.
Rolling Stones, The
"Goat's Head Soup" is released, reaches no 1 in the UK and US album charts
Rolling Stones, The
"Goat's Head Soup" is released, reaches no 1 in the UK and US album charts
September
Social Contract
Becomes TUC general secretary as Labour and unions discuss a new political compact.
Marriage
John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin an 18-month separation, during which Lennon embarks on his infamous "lost weekend" in Los Angeles
Selsdon Declaration
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
Selsdon Declaration
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
Selsdon Group
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
Selsdon Group
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
October
Economy of Great Britain
Healey develops a programme of higher taxation on the largest incomes before Labour returns to office.
Labour Party Conference
Healey warns the Labour conference that wealthy taxpayers will face sharply increased marginal rates.
Tax Policy
Healey warns that high earners will face sharply increased marginal taxation under a Labour government.
5:15
Release 5:15 from Quadrophenia.
Death of Dennis Price
Death of Dennis Price
Monitors the outbreak of war as Britain seeks to avoid direct involvement
Monitors the outbreak of war as Britain seeks to avoid direct involvement.
Selling England by the Pound
Plays on Selling England by the Pound as Genesis refine a distinctly English progressive sound.
Resignation of Brian Clough
Clough and Taylor both resign from Derby County
Poland World Cup Qualifier
Misses England's 1-1 draw with Poland at Wembley that ends qualification hopes for the 1974 World Cup.
World Cup Qualification Failure
England draw 1-1 with Poland at Wembley and fail to qualify for the 1974 World Cup.
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