Pin Ups
Releases Pin Ups, an album of cover versions paying tribute to songs from his 1960s influences.
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1973 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 295 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1973.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1973
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October
UN Security Council
Supports ceasefire diplomacy as Resolution 338 is adopted.
Rolling Stones, The
Fined 205 pounds for possession of cannabis and possessing an unlicensed firearm
Trial
Fined 205 pounds for possession of cannabis and possessing an unlicensed firearm
Quadrophenia Album
Release Quadrophenia as a double album.
Arms Embargo
Maintains restrictions on arms supplies to belligerents during the conflict.
Economy of Great Britain
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
Election
Livingstone wins the Norwood GLC election to the GLC with 11,622 votes, a firm lead over his Conservative rival
European Diplomacy
Coordinates British policy with European partners during the Arab-Israeli war.
GLC
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
Handles British diplomatic contacts during the October War.
Military Bases
Faces American pressure over use of British-controlled facilities during the resupply crisis.
Oil Crisis
Faces worsening economic pressure as the war contributes to the oil crisis.
Oil Crisis
Deals with the oil-market shock triggered by the Middle East war.
Oil Shock Response
Responds to the oil shock and worsening inflation after the Middle East war.
November
Mind Games
Lennon releases "Mind Games", which is credited to "the Plastic U.F.Ono Band"
Election
Wins the Govan Glasgow by-election for the Scottish National Party
Member of Parliament
Wins the Govan Glasgow by-election for the Scottish National Party
Constitution of Great Britain
A power sharing executive is set up by Unionist, SDLP & Alliance Parties
Miners Overtime Ban
Faces a miners overtime ban that intensifies the energy and political crisis.
Miners Strike
Leads the miners union during the overtime ban that increases pressure on Heath's government.
Miners Strike
Faces a miners overtime ban that intensifies the energy crisis and weakens the government.
Miners Strike
Works on emergency energy policy as coal shortages threaten electricity production.
Miners Strike
Handles negotiations and industrial relations policy as the miners dispute escalates.
Quadrophenia
The Who release Quadrophenia.
Marriage
Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey
Marriage
Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey
Direct Grant Schools
Makes his final recorded Commons contribution during a debate on direct grant schools.
Preservation Act 1
The Kinks release Preservation Act 1.
Cow Palace Collapse
Collapses during a concert at the Cow Palace.
Northern Ireland Assembly
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
Northern Ireland Assembly
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
Northern Ireland Assembly
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
Northern Ireland Assembly
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
Rule of Northern Ireland
Britain announces a plan for moderate Protestants and Catholics to share power in Northern Ireland
December
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Sings on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, an album that broadens the band's arrangements and production.
Shadow Home Affairs
Returns to Labour's front bench as the principal opposition spokesman on home affairs.
Conference of Sunningdale
Convenes a conference to establish a power sharing Assembly between in North Ireland
Tales from Topographic Oceans
Leads the concept for Tales from Topographic Oceans, inspired by spiritual and philosophical ideas.
Tales from Topographic Oceans
Plays keyboards on Tales from Topographic Oceans before leaving the band in 1974.
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