Clemence Guards Goal in Keegan League Triumph
Ray Clemence keeps goal behind Kevin Keegan's attacking Liverpool side during the club's 1972–73 First Division championship campaign, combining sharp reflexes with sound positional judgement.
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1973 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 295 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1973.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1973
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Coal Pay Demands
The miners union renewed pressure over wages in negotiations with the state coal employer.
Comedy
Release of the film, "Steptoe and Son Ride Again"
Consecration
Consecrated Bishop of Durham
Conservative Party Policy Adviser
Works at Conservative Party headquarters as a special policy adviser before winning election to the House of Commons in 1974.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Assembly is elected, a power sharing executive
Daltrey
Roger Daltrey releaes, "Daltrey", Daltreys 1st solo album which introduces Leo Sayer as songwriter
Daltrey
Roger Daltrey releaes, "Daltrey", Daltreys 1st solo album which introduces Leo Sayer as songwriter
Dark Side Planetarium Presentation
The band's album was promoted with a press presentation at the London Planetarium, emphasizing its immersive sonic concept.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist, replacing Ian Gillan for the Mark III line-up.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as bassist and vocalist, bringing a stronger soul and funk influence to the band.
Derby European Cup Semi Final Against Juventus
Brian Clough takes Derby County to the European Cup semi-finals, where they face Juventus. The run marks the club's emergence as a serious continental contender.
Derby European Semi Final Defence
Roy McFarland faces elite Italian opposition as Derby County meet Juventus in the 1973 European Cup semi-finals. The fixture provides a major test for Brian Clough's defenders.
Education
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
Election
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
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
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
Election
Resigns from the Labour Party & is elected as a Democratic Labour candidate
Employment and Training Act
Employment and Training Act 1973 creates the Manpower Services Commission and training powers
Equus London Premiere
Peter Shaffer’s Equus premiered in London in 1973, following a psychiatrist investigating a young man’s violent attack on horses.
Essence To Essence
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
European Campaign Attacking Contribution
Roger Davies is among the forwards employed by Brian Clough during Derby County's European Cup campaign. His physical presence offers an additional option as the side reaches the semi-finals.
Fair Trading Act
Fair Trading Act 1973 creates the Office of Fair Trading and reforms consumer protection and competition policy
Fair Trading Act
Helps carry through legislation establishing a new framework for fair trading, competition policy and consumer protection.
Fatal Gift
Publication of "Fatal Gift"
Final Manchester United Season
Charlton concludes his long Manchester United first-team career, leaving a record of 249 goals in 758 competitive appearances.
Firth of Fifth
Composes much of Firth of Fifth, featuring one of his best-known keyboard introductions.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Free Angel
Issues Free Angel as the B-side to 20th Century Boy.
Gary Moore Band
Moore releases his first solo album in 1973, Grinding Stone (billed as "the Gary Moore Band")
Glam Rock
Declares Glam rock is dead on the cover of Melody Maker after the release of Tanx.
Glasgow Interferometer
Drever's Glasgow group begins building a prototype gravitational-wave interferometer, developing suspended-mirror and optical-control techniques that later influence the design of LIGO.
Hawkwind
The Space Ritual Alive in Liverpool and London is a 1973 live double album recorded in 1972 by UK rock band Hawkwind
Hawkwind
The Space Ritual Alive in Liverpool and London is a 1973 live double album recorded in 1972 by UK rock band Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Dik Mik departs during 1973 and Calvert ends his association with the band to concentrate on solo projects
Hawkwind
Dik Mik departs during 1973 and Calvert ends his association with the band to concentrate on solo projects
Hawkwind
"Sonic Attack" had been written by sci-fi author Michael Moorcock, who often performed with the band when convenient and Calvert was unavailable
her novel "The Black Prince
Iris Murdoch publishes her novel "The Black Prince"
Hitler: The Last Ten Days
Starts in "Hitler: The Last Ten Days"
Honorary Fellowship
St John's College elected Hoyle as an honorary fellow.
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