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Great Britain in 1974

Historical records for Great Britain in 1974, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

337Records
214Events
133Named people
38Places
25Categories

Historical records

January

1 January 1974Prime Minister of Great BritainBrian Faulkener

Government / Government of Great Britain

Takes up office as the leader of the Northern Ireland Assembly

1 January 1974RetirementGeorge Best

Sport / Football

In total Best had made 466 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions from 1963 to 1974, and scored 178 goals (including six in one game against fourth division Northampton Town). Bests last competitive igame for Manchester United against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road

1 January 1974Three Day WeekEdward Richard George Heath

London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Implements the Three Day Week as Britain limits commercial electricity use to conserve power during the miners dispute.

1 January 1974Three Day WeekEdward Richard George Heath

London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Implements the Three Day Week to conserve electricity during the miners dispute.

1 January 1974Three-Day WeekEdward Heath

London · Economy / Energy

Commercial electricity use is restricted to three consecutive days during the miners' dispute.

12 January 1974Birmingham Central LibraryGeorge Chandler

Birmingham · Humanities / Libraries

The inverted-ziggurat Central Library opens in Chamberlain Square.

January 1974Constitution of Great BritainGerry Fitt

Politics / Social Democratic Labour Party

The SDLP is one of the parties involved in the negotiations that result in the Sunningdale Agreement, which in turn resulted in the establishment of a power-sharing executive

January 1974Household ObjectsRoger Waters

Abbey Road Studios · Arts / Popular Music

Pink Floyd abandon most of the Household Objects project and move toward new material

January 1974Northern Ireland AssemblyBrian Faulkner

Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Gerry Fitt, the SDLP party leader, takes office as Deputy chief executive, taking Government alongside the Ulster Unionist Party (led by Brian Faulkner) and the Alliance Party but the Assembly and Executive are short-lived, collapsing after only four months due to sustained opposition from within the unionist community

January 1974Northern Ireland AssemblyGerry Fitt

Politics / Social Democratic Labour Party

SDLP leader Gerry Fitt became deputy chief executive in a power-sharing government with Brian Faulkner's Ulster Unionist Party and the Alliance Party.

January 1974Northern Ireland AssemblyGerry Fitt

Politics / Social Democratic Labour Party

The Assembly and Executive collapsed after four months because of sustained unionist opposition.

January 1974Northern Ireland AssemblyGerry Fitt

Politics / Social Democratic Labour Party

The SDLP is one of the parties involved in the negotiations that result in the Sunningdale Agreement, which in turn resulted in the establishment of a power-sharing executive.

January 1974Oil CrisisEdward Heath

London · Warfare / Yom Kippur War

Continues to face domestic political and economic consequences of the oil crisis after the war.

January 1974RetirementRobert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore

Sport / Football

Moore plays his last game for West Ham in an FA Cup tie against Hereford United.

January 1974Stormont AsemblyIan Richard Kyle Paisley

Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Paisley is subdued and thrown out of the Stormont Assembly by members of the RUC

January 1974Sunningdale AgreementGerry Fitt

Politics / Social Democratic Labour Party

The SDLP is one of the parties involved in the negotiations that result in the Sunningdale Agreement, which in turn resulted in the establishment of a power-sharing executive

February

1 February 1974Zinc AlloyMarc Bolan

Arts / Popular Music

Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is released and reaches number 12 in Britain.

7 February 1974Independence of Great BritainEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique

7 February 1974Independence of GrenadaEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique

7 February 1974Rule of GrenadaEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique

9 February 1974Miners StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Faces a full national miners strike that deepens the Three Day Week and election crisis.

10 February 1974ElectionHarold Wilson

London · Politics / Labour Party

Wilson compares himself to Cromwell prior to Marston Moor

12 February 1974Rolling Stones, TheMick Taylor

Arts / Popular Music

It is announced that Mick Taylor will be leaving the Rolling Stones

13 February 1974Birth of Robert Peter Robbie William'sRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams

Stoke-on-Trent · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams

13 February 1974Birth of Robert Peter William'sRobbie Williams

Stoke-on-Trent · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of Robert Peter Williams, later singer with Take That and a major British solo artist.

15 February 1974Rebel RebelDavid Bowie

Arts / Popular Music

Releases Rebel Rebel, a guitar-driven single that becomes one of his last major glam rock statements.

18 February 1974Economy of Great BritainDenis Winston Healey

Politics / Labour Party

In The Times Healey says that he would "squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak".

25 February 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

Powell makes a speech asking the electorate to vote Labour because of their EC policy

28 February 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

Loses his Commons majority after the February general election produces a hung parliament.

28 February 1974ElectionJeremy Thorpe

Politics / Liberal Party

The Liberals win 19.3% of votes cast & 14 MPs & hold the balance of power

28 February 1974ElectionHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Wilson wins is 3rd election out of 4. The Labour Party wins 37.2 percent of votes cast & 301 MPs. No party can form a majority even with the support of the Liberals

28 February 1974Hung ParliamentHarold Wilson

Great Britain · Politics / Labour Party

The February election produces a hung parliament and leads to a Labour minority government.

28 February 1974Retirement from ParliamentRichard Howard Stafford Crossman

Coventry · Politics / Labour Party

Leaves the House of Commons after deciding not to contest the February general election.

February 1974Economy of Great BritainEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

Trade figures show a defict of 383 pounds million, the largest on record. The RPI shows that fod prices had risen + 20% over the last year

February 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

The RPI shows that fod prices had risen + 20% over the last year. The elections main issues are the miners strike & "who governs Britain". The Conservative Party win 37.9% of votes cast & 297 MPs. Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy. An error is reported in the NCBs claim miners earn +8% national average, it is -8%

February 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy

February 1974ElectionJohn Enoch Powell

Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy

February 1974ElectionJohn Enoch Powell

Politics / UU Party

Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy

February 1974ElectionHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

The RPI shows that food prices had risen by 20 percent over the last year. Labour 301, Conservatives 296 & others 37

February 1974General Election InterventionJohn Enoch Powell

Birmingham · Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Powell urges Birmingham voters to support Labour because of its European Community policy.

February 1974Member of ParliamentIan Reginald Edward Gow

Eastbourne · Politics / Conservative Party

Elected Member of Parliament for Eastbourne

February 1974Minister of EnergyPeter Alexander Rupert Carrington Carrington, 6th

Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Energy

February 1974Referendum PledgeHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Promises a referendum after renegotiating European Community membership.

February 1974RetirementPatrick Chrestien Gordon Walker Gordon-Walker

Politics / Labour Party

Retires from the House of Commons

February 1974StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

The elections main issues are the miners strike & "who governs Britain". An error is reported in the NCBs claim miners earn +8% national average, it is -8%

February 1974Who Governs Britain CampaignEdward Richard George Heath

Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

Calls a general election asking voters who governs Britain amid union confrontation.

March

1 March 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

Attempts unsuccessfully to form a coaltion with the Liberals

1 March 1974ElectionJeremy Thorpe

Politics / Liberal Party

Refuses to join a co-altion with the Conservatives & the Labour Party comes to power

4 March 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

No Party wins an election majority & negotiations with the Liberals break down

4 March 1974Prime Minister of United KingdomHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 3rd term

4 March 1974Resignation as Prime MinisterEdward Richard George Heath

London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Resigns as Prime Minister after coalition talks fail and Labour forms a minority government.

4 March 1974Resignation of Edward Richard George HeathEdward Richard George Heath

Government / Conservative Party Government

No Party wins an election majority & negotiations with the Liberals break down. Coalition negotiations with leaders of the Liberal Party fail & Heath resigns as Prime Minister & is replaced by Harold Wilson & a minority Labour Government

4 March 1974Social ContractHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Wilson forms a Labour government committed to a Social Contract with the trade unions.

4 March 1974Social ContractHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Returns to office promising a different relationship with organised labour.

5 March 1974CabinetMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Enters Harold Wilson's cabinet as Secretary of State for Employment.

5 March 1974Cabinet ReturnRoy Harris Jenkins

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Returns to the Home Office when Labour forms a minority government.

5 March 1974Chancellor of the ExchequerDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term.

5 March 1974Chief SecretaryJoel Barnett

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury, most powerful position outside the Cabinet

5 March 1974Foreign Secretary of Great BritainJames Callaghan

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Foreign Minister

5 March 1974Home Secretary of Great BritainRoy Jenkins

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Home Secretary, 2nd term

5 March 1974Minister of Trade & IndustryAnthony Wedgewood Benn

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry

5 March 1974Parliamentary Under SecretaryDavid Owen

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary

5 March 1974Pay PolicyMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Takes responsibility for employment policy as Labour seeks voluntary wage restraint.

5 March 1974Pay PolicyDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey becomes Chancellor as inflation and wage pressure dominate economic policy.

5 March 1974Prices & Consumer ProtectionShirley Williams

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Prices & Consumer Protection

5 March 1974Second Home Office TermRoy Harris Jenkins

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Begins his second period as Home Secretary in Harold Wilson's government.

5 March 1974Secretary of StatePeter David Shore

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Trade & Industry

5 March 1974Secretary of StateShirley Williams

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Prices & Consumer Protection

5 March 1974Secretary of State for EmploymentMichael Mackintosh Foot

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Employment Secretary

5 March 1974Secretary of State for HealthBarbara Anne Castle Blackburn

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister of Health & Social Security

5 March 1974Secretary of State for Social ServicesBarbara Anne Castle Blackburn

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Social Services

5 March 1974Secretary of State for the EnvironmentCharles Anthony Raven Crosland

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister of the Environment

5 March 1974Social ContractMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Begins implementing Labour's industrial relations programme with trade union support.

6 March 1974StrikeHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

The miners strike is brought to an end by agreeing to their terms

7 March 1974State of EmergencyHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The 3 day week & the state of emergency ends

7 March 1974StrikeHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The 3 day week & the state of emergency ends

15 March 1974ElectionHarold Wilson

High Wycombe · Government / Labour Party Government

Says he will call an election if the opposition makes it impossible to govern

16 March 1974Resignation of Harold WilsonHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Wilson announces his resignation

26 March 1974BudgetHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Denis Healey presents the Government's first Budget after Labour returns to office.

26 March 1974Capital Transfer TaxHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The Government announces capital transfer tax to replace estate duty and tax lifetime transfers.

26 March 1974First BudgetDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey delivers his first Budget shortly after Labour returns to office.

26 March 1974Food SubsidiesHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The Government uses food subsidies as part of its policy to protect household living standards.

26 March 1974Income TaxHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The Budget raises direct taxation as part of an emergency response to inflation and borrowing.

26 March 1974March BudgetDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey presents an emergency Budget combining tax increases with food subsidies and pension support.

26 March 1974Price ControlsHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The Government maintains price controls and subsidies while seeking agreement on wage restraint.

26 March 1974Social ContractDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey frames his first Budget around inflation, subsidies and cooperation with unions.

March 1974BudgetDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey raises the top rates on earned and unearned income while increasing food and pension subsidies for poorer households.

March 1974CabinetHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Calls his Cabinet, "the most experienced & talented this century"

March 1974Coalition TalksEdward Richard George Heath

London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Attempts coalition talks with the Liberal Party after the hung parliament.

March 1974GLCKenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone

London · Politics / Labour Party

Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats

March 1974Greater London Labour PartyKenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone

London · Politics / Labour Party

Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats

March 1974ManifestoKenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone

London · Politics / Labour Party

Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats

March 1974Policy UnitHarold Donoghue Rievaulx

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Asked by Wilson to create the Policy Unit, Wilson's "eyes & ears"

March 1974Policy UnitHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Founds the Policy Unit, Wilson's "eyes & ears"

March 1974Treasury AppointmentDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer when Labour returns to government.

April

3 April 1974Health and Safety BillMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Presents arguments for workplace safety legislation built around recognised trade unions.

4 April 1974Constitution of Great BritainMerlyn Rees

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Announces the new Government will implement the Northern Ireland Constitution

4 April 1974Rule of Northern IrelandMerlyn Rees

Ulster · Government / Labour Party Government

Announces in Parliament will continue policies of the previous Government

5 April 1974Death of Richard CrossmanRichard Howard Stafford Crossman

Banbury · Politics / Labour Party

Dies from liver cancer at the age of sixty-six.

18 April 1974TerrorismHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

1st visit to Ulster, asseses power sharing, the extent of terrorism & local support

May

4 May 1974FA CupJoseph Kevin Keegan

Sport / Football

Scores twice as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the FA Cup final.

8 May 1974Preservation Act 2Raymond Douglas Davies

London · Arts / Popular Music

The Kinks release Preservation Act 2.

10 May 1974Swan Song RecordsPeter Grant

London · Arts / Popular Music

Helps establish Swan Song Records for Led Zeppelin and allied artists.

10 May 1974Swan Song RecordsJames Patrick "Jimmy" Page

London · Arts / Popular Music

Launches Swan Song Records as Led Zeppelin's own label.

13 May 1974Government ReportHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974IRA - Government ReportHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Government record concerning the IRA: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974IRA - Government ReportHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974IRA - Government ReportHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

IRA context for Harold Wilson: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974IRA - TerrorismHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Government record concerning the IRA: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974IRA - TerrorismHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974IRA - TerrorismHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

IRA context for Harold Wilson: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

13 May 1974TerrorismHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast

14 May 1974Sunningdale AgreementHarold Wilson

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale

14 May 1974Ulster Workers UnionHarold Wilson

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale

15 May 1974Sunningdale AgreementIan Richard Kyle Paisley

Sunningdale · Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Leads a deputation of the Ulster Workers Council to wishing to destroy the agreement

17 May 1974Bombing of DublinEdward Richard George Heath

Dublin · Government / Conservative Party Government

Protestant car bombs in Dublin kill 22

18 May 1974State of EmergencyMerlyn Rees

Government / Labour Party Government

Calls a state of emergencey after violence & strikes by the Ulster Workers Council

18 May 1974StrikeMerlyn Rees

Government / Labour Party Government

Calls a state of emergencey after violence & strikes by the Ulster Workers Council

18 May 1974StrikeHarold Wilson

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland

18 May 1974Sunningdale AgreementHarold Wilson

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland

18 May 1974Ulster Workers UnionHarold Wilson

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland

22 May 1974StrikeMerlyn Rees

Ulster · Government / Labour Party Government

Says in Parliament road blocks cause supplies not to get to some Catholic areas

24 May 1974Diamond DogsDavid Bowie

Arts / Popular Music

Releases Diamond Dogs, moving from glam rock toward dystopian themes and a more theatrical stage presentation.

29 May 1974Rule of Northern IrelandHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Northern Ireland is brought under direct rule from Westminster

May 1974Dark Horse RecordsGeorge Harrison

Arts / Popular Music

George Harrison founds Dark Horse Records, its 1st hit is "Costafine Town" by Splinter

May 1974General StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRAEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRA - General StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Government record concerning the IRA: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRA - General StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRA - General StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRA - Sunningdale AgreementEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Government record concerning the IRA: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRA - Sunningdale AgreementEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974IRA - Sunningdale AgreementEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

May 1974Sunningdale AgreementEdward Richard George Heath

Sunningdale · Government / Conservative Party Government

Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement

June

3 June 1974Northern Ireland Unionist RallyJohn Enoch Powell

Enniskillen · Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Addresses a Unionist rally in Enniskillen and argues for Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom.

5 June 1974Beginning of Saunders EraRon Saunders

Villa Park · Sport / Football

Saunders begins a tenure that produces promotion, domestic cups and a league championship.

5 June 1974Managerial AppointmentRon Saunders

Villa Park · Sport / Football

Saunders is appointed manager and begins rebuilding Aston Villa.

19 June 1974EEC and Labour Renegotiation SpeechJohn Enoch Powell

Pudsey · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Addresses a public meeting on Labour's proposed renegotiation of Britain's EEC membership.

26 June 1974HolidayGeorge Martin

London · Arts / Popular Music

Produces Holiday for America, including the hit Tin Man.

26 June 1974MarriageRichard Burton

Arts / Drama

Liz Taylors 5th divorce (Richard Burton)

26 June 1974MarriageElizabeth Rosemond Taylor

Arts / Cinema

Liz Taylors 5th divorce (Richard Burton)

28 June 1974Governor AppointedNorman Derek Matthews

Plymouth · Government / Government of Montserrat

Norman Derek Matthews becomes Governor of Montserrat

July

6 July 1974EEC and Next Election SpeechJohn Enoch Powell

Norwich · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Links the EEC question to the coming general election in a public speech in Norwich.

17 July 1974Constitution of Great BritainMerlyn Rees

Ulster · Government / Labour Party Government

The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal assent providing direct rule from Westminster

17 July 1974Green CardJohn Winston Lennon

Arts / Popular Music

John Lennon is ordered to leave the US in 60 days

17 July 1974Invasion of CyprusHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Ecevit asks Britain to support the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, no support is given

17 July 1974LegislationMerlyn Rees

Ulster · Government / Labour Party Government

The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal consent & for direct rule from Westminster

17 July 1974Political SupportHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Ecevit asks Britain to support the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, no support is given

17 July 1974Rule of Northern IrelandMerlyn Rees

Ulster · Government / Labour Party Government

The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal consent & for Direct Rule from Westminster

22 July 1974Economic SituationHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey announces further economic measures as inflation, borrowing and industrial costs remain under pressure.

23 July 1974PeerageWilliams Falkender

Falkender · Government / Labour Party Government

Created Baroness Falkender

31 July 1974Collective BargainingHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Re-establishes collective bargaining as the central mechanism for regulating industrial relations.

31 July 1974Dissolution of ParliamentHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10

31 July 1974ElectionHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10

31 July 1974Employers AssociationsHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Provides rules for employers associations alongside the law governing trade unions.

31 July 1974Finance ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Finance Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, implementing tax changes from Healey's first Budget.

31 July 1974Industrial Relations Act RepealHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Repeals Edward Heath's Industrial Relations Act and restores Labour's preferred voluntary industrial relations framework.

31 July 1974Industrial TribunalsHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Maintains industrial tribunals as the forum for key employment disputes after repeal of the 1971 Act.

31 July 1974National Industrial Relations CourtHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Abolishes the National Industrial Relations Court created under the Conservative industrial relations system.

31 July 1974Social ContractMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Helps deliver the Health and Safety at Work Act during the Social Contract period.

31 July 1974Social ContractMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Uses workplace safety reform to show the social side of Labour's union bargain.

31 July 1974Trade DisputesHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Restores statutory immunities for trade unions acting in contemplation or furtherance of trade disputes.

31 July 1974Trade Union and Labour Relations ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, repealing the Industrial Relations Act 1971.

31 July 1974Trade UnionsHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Restores a legal framework recognising trade unions and employers associations outside the 1971 registration system.

July 1974PeeragePatrick Chrestien Gordon Walker Gordon-Walker

Leyton · Politics / Labour Party

Created a life peer as Baron Gordon-Walker, of Leyton in Greater London

August

1 August 1974Walls and BridgesJohn Winston Lennon

Arts / Popular Music

Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band". John Lennon records his Walls and Bridges album, he claims to have written ten of the songs in a single week

1 August 1974Whatever Gets You Thru the NightJohn Winston Lennon

Arts / Popular Music

Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band". John Lennon records his Walls and Bridges album, he claims to have written ten of the songs in a single week

29 August 1974Election Issues SpeechJohn Enoch Powell

County Armagh · Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Addresses Unionists on the EEC, Northern Ireland and inflation as the October general election approaches.

September

18 September 1974ElectionHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

The general election date is announced for October 10

25 September 1974Ulster Public MeetingJohn Enoch Powell

Banbridge · Politics / Ulster Unionist Party

Addresses a public meeting in Banbridge on Ulster's constitutional position within the United Kingdom.

October

2 October 1974Economy of Great BritainDenis Winston Healey

Politics / Labour Party

Healey promises to squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak and attacks profits made from rapidly appreciating agricultural land.

4 October 1974Odds and SodsJohn Alec Entwistle

London · Arts / Popular Music

Release the outtakes collection Odds and Sods.

4 October 1974SmilerRod Stewart

London · Arts / Popular Music

Releases Smiler, his final Mercury-era studio album of the early 1970s.

10 October 1974ElectionEdward Richard George Heath

Politics / Conservative Party

Leads the Conservatives in the October election but Labour gains a small majority.

10 October 1974Social ContractHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Wins the October election while relying on continued union cooperation.

28 October 1974Speaker of House of CommonsSelwyn Lloyd

Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons

29 October 1974ParliamentElizabeth II

London · Government / Government of Great Britain

Opens Parliament

October 1974Chancellor of the ExchequerDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey continues as Chancellor of the Exchequer after Labour wins the October 1974 general election.

October 1974Member of ParliamentJohn Enoch Powell

South Down · Politics / UU Party

Elected Member of Parliament for South Down

October 1974Prime Minister of United KingdomHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4th term

November

12 November 1974BudgetHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey presents a second 1974 Budget after Labour wins a narrow majority in the October election.

12 November 1974Energy ConservationHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The Budget package includes energy conservation measures after the oil shock and pressure on imports.

12 November 1974November BudgetDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey introduces a second Budget to address inflation, taxation and the deteriorating economic position.

18 November 1974The Lamb Lies Down on BroadwayTony Banks

London · Arts / Popular Music

Contributes keyboards and composition to the ambitious double album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

18 November 1974The Lamb Lies Down on BroadwayPeter Gabriel

London · Arts / Popular Music

Leads the concept and story for The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

18 November 1974The Lamb Lies Down on BroadwaySteve Hackett

London · Arts / Popular Music

Adds guitar textures to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and its demanding stage presentation.

18 November 1974The Lamb Lies Down on BroadwayMike Rutherford

London · Arts / Popular Music

Plays bass and guitar on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway during the Gabriel-era peak.

21 November 1974Birmingham Pub BombingsRoy Harris Jenkins

Birmingham · Government / Labour Party Government

Directs the Home Office response after the Birmingham pub bombings.

21 November 1974Birmingham Pub BombingsHarold Wilson

Birmingham · Government / Labour Party Government

Two bombs explode in Birmingham pubs, killing twenty-one people and injuring many others.

22 November 1974Government Response to Pub BombingsHarold Wilson

Birmingham · Government / Labour Party Government

Wilson condemns the Birmingham attacks and supports urgent counterterrorism legislation.

25 November 1974IRAHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months

25 November 1974IRA - IRAHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Government record concerning the IRA: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months

25 November 1974IRA - IRAHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months

25 November 1974IRA - IRAHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

IRA context for Harold Wilson: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months

28 November 1974Final Live PerformanceJohn Winston Lennon

Madison Square Garden · Arts / Popular Music

John Lennon performs three songs with Elton John at Madison Square Garden, it will turn out to be his last public performance

November 1974ConcertJohn Winston Lennon

Arts / Popular Music

John Lennon makes his last ever concert appearance when he appears onstage at Madison Square Garden with Elton John, that night Lennon is reunited with Ono and, in his words, "the separation failed"

December

9 December 1974Conference of ECHarold Wilson

Paris · Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Attends EC Summit where "the British problem" & the "European Council" are discussed

9 December 1974Conference of ParisHarold Wilson

Paris · Government / Labour Party Government

Attends EC Summit where "the British problem" & the "European Council" are discussed

9 December 1974Dark HorseGeorge Harrison

Arts / Popular Music

Releases album, "Dark Horse" in the US

12 December 1974Leaves Rolling StonesMick Taylor

London · Arts / Popular Music

Mick Taylor announces his departure from the Rolling Stones.

20 December 1974Dark HorseGeorge Harrison

Arts / Popular Music

Releases album, "Dark Horse" in the UK

Other Events

1974101ersJoe Strummer

London · Arts / Popular Music

Strummer founds a band called The 101ers, named for the address of their squat (101 Walterton Road, in Maida Vale)

19741974 FA Cup Winning CaptainEmlyn Hughes

Wembley · Sport / Football

Captains Liverpool to a 3-0 final victory over Newcastle United.

1974461 Ocean BoulevardEric Patrick Clapton

Arts / Popular Music

Releases the album "461 Ocean Boulevard"

19747-TeaseDonovan Philips Leitch

Arts / Popular Music

Releases 7-Tease

1974Academy AwardGlenda Jackson

Arts / Drama

Winner of the Oscar for best actress, "A Touch of Class"

1974Action at a Distance in Physics and CosmologyFred Hoyle

San Francisco · Science / Astronomy

Hoyle and Narlikar published a systematic account of action-at-a-distance theories in physics and cosmology.

1974ApocalypseGeorge Martin

London · Arts / Popular Music

Produces Apocalypse with the Mahavishnu Orchestra, combining jazz-rock and orchestral forces.

1974ArchbishopDonald Coggan

Canterbury · Religion / Church of England

Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

1974Archbishop of CanterburyDonald Coggan

Canterbury · Religion / Church of England

Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

1974Arms export licences & aid to Chile are cancelledHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Arms export licences & aid to Chile are cancelled

1974Big BangJim Hartle

Science / Astronomy

In collaboration with Jim Hartle, Hawking develops a model in which the Universe has no boundary in space-time

1974Big BangStephen William Hawking

Science / Astronomy

In collaboration with Jim Hartle, Hawking develops a model in which the Universe has no boundary in space-time

1974Board of TradePeter David Shore

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed President of the Board of Trade

1974BudgetDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Denis Winston Healey presents the 1974 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

1974Budget PolicyDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The 1974 Budget under Denis Winston Healey sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.

1974BurnRitchie Blackmore

Arts / Popular Music

Records Burn with the Mark III line-up, combining hard rock guitar with Coverdale and Hughes vocals.

1974BurnDavid Coverdale

Arts / Popular Music

Makes his Deep Purple studio debut on Burn, sharing vocals with Glenn Hughes.

1974BurnGlenn Hughes

Arts / Popular Music

Shares lead and harmony vocals on Burn while also taking over bass duties from Roger Glover.

1974CallanEdward Woodwood

Arts / Cinema

Stars in Callan

1974CaptainAlan James Ball

Sport / Football

Ball is given the captaincy after the dropping of Emlyn Hughes and holds it for six consecutive games, none of which England lost, and included a 5-1 defeat of Scotland in May 1975

1974Carry On DickSid James

Arts / Cinema

Last Carry on Film, Carry On Dick

1974ChairmanIan Mikardo

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party

1974Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterHarold Lever

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

1974Chief WhipRobert Mellish

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Chief Whip

1974ConcordeHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

England and France agree to build 16 Concorde airplanes

1974Confirmation-BlairAnthony Charles Lynton Blair

Oxford · Politics / Labour Party

Confirmed in the Church of England by College Chaplain

1974Constitution of Great BritainEdward Richard George Heath

Ulster · Government / Conservative Party Government

The Assembly & power sharing executive is established

1974Consumer Credit ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Consumer Credit Act 1974 regulates consumer credit, hire agreements, and licensing

1974Control of Pollution ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Control of Pollution Act 1974 reforms waste, water pollution, noise, and environmental controls

1974DepartureRick Wakeman

London · Arts / Popular Music

Leaves Yes after the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour.

1974Diamond DogsDavid Bowie

Arts / Popular Music

Releases the album Diamond Dogs.

1974Diamond DogsTony Visconti

London · Arts / Popular Music

Works with David Bowie on Diamond Dogs during Bowie's transition beyond glam rock.

1974DismissalBrian Clough

Leeds · Sport / Football

Lasts only 44 days as Manager of Leeds United before he is sacked after upsetting many of Leedss star players, notably Johnny Giles, Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner. Has the unenviable record of being Leeds Uniteds least successful permanent manager winning only 1 match, his pay-off was estimated at œ98,000

1974DramaJohn Mills

Arts / Drama

Stars as Captain Tommy "The Elephant" Devon in the six-part television drama series The Zoo Gang, about a group of former underground freedom fighters from World War II

1974Economy of Great BritainHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

The National Economic Board publishes, "The Regeneration of British Industry". Proposes to increase centrally planned investment through the National Enterprise Board

1974ElectionJohn Leslie Prescott

Politics / Labour Party

Serves as a Member of European Parliament (MEP) and Leader of the Labour Group, when its members are nominated by the national Parliaments

1974ElectionHarold Wilson

Government / Labour Party Government

Postpones the election from June to October

1974ElectionHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Proposes the National Enterprise Board, prior to the Octoberober election

1974Ending UpKingsley Amiss

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Ending Up"

1974EvacuationJames Callaghan

Cyprus · Government / Labour Party Government

Turkey invades Cyprus, the RAF flies 9,000 people to Britain

1974Footballer of the YearIan Callaghan

Sport / Football

FWA Footballer of the Year

1974General StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Ulster · Government / Conservative Party Government

Protestants stage a general strike & the Assembly collapses

1974Ghost in the Noonday SunPeter Sellers

Arts / Cinema

Sellers plays pirate Dick Scratcher in Ghost in the Noonday Sun.

1974Glasgow Coma ScaleBryan Jennett

Glasgow · Science / Medicine

Co-develops the Glasgow Coma Scale, which becomes a worldwide standard in brain-injury assessment.

1974Glasgow Coma ScaleGraham Teasdale

Glasgow · Science / Medicine

Co-develops the Glasgow Coma Scale for assessing consciousness after brain injury.

1974Hawking RadiationStephen Hawking

Cambridge · Science / Astrophysics

Shows that quantum effects allow black holes to emit thermal radiation.

1974HawkwindSimon House

Arts / Popular Music

Simon House is recruited as keyboardist and violinist playing live shows, a North America tour and recording the 1974 album Hall of the Mountain Grill

1974Health and Safety at Work etc ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 creates the modern framework for workplace health and safety

1974Housing ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Housing Act 1974 reforms housing action areas, improvement grants, and housing associations

1974Housing Management CommitteeKenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone

London · Politics / Labour Party

Appointed Vice Chairman of the GLCs Housing Management Committee

1974I Can Stand a Little Rain AlbumJoe Cocker

Great Britain · Arts / Music

Releases I Can Stand a Little Rain, featuring the ballad You Are So Beautiful.

1974Invasion of CyprusJames Callaghan

Cyprus · Government / Labour Party Government

Turkey invades Cyprus, the RAF flies 9,000 people to Britain

1974John Lennon - Rock n RollJohn Winston Lennon

Arts / Popular Music

Lennon releases " John Lennon - Rock n Roll"

1974Junior Minister of EnergyArthur Smith

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Junior Minister in the Energy Dept

1974Leader of House of CommonsEdward Short

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Leader of the House of Commons

1974Leeds United AFCJames Christopher "Jimmy" Armfield

Sport / Football

Appointed Manager at Leeds United, leading them to the European Cup final in the 1974-1975 season where they lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich

1974LegislationMichael Mackintosh Foot

Government / Labour Party Government

Responsible for the Health and Safety at Work Act

1974LegislationHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The National Economic Board publishes, "The Regeneration of British Industry". Reverses the Industrial Relations Act of the Conservative Government

1974Liverpool Crowned FA Cup Winners Under ShanklyBill Shankly

Wembley · Sport / Football

Shankly finishes the cup run with Liverpool defeating Newcastle United 3-0.

1974Liverpool FCBob Paisley

Liverpool · Sport / Football

Succeeds Bill Shankly as Liverpool manager.

1974Lord PresidentEdward Short

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Lord President of the Council

1974Man with the Golden GunGuy Hamilton

Arts / Cinema

Directs The Man with the Golden Gun

1974ManagerJames Christopher "Jimmy" Armfield

Sport / Football

Appointed Manager at Leeds United, leading them to the European Cup final in the 1974-1975 season where they lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich

1974ManagerBrian Clough

Leeds · Sport / Football

Lasts only 44 days as Manager of Leeds United before he is sacked after ups etting many of Leedss star players, notably Johnny Giles, Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner. Appointed Manager of Leeds United following Don Revies departure to become manager of England, though this time Taylor didnt join him

1974ManagerAlexander Chapman Ferguson

East Stirlingshire · Sport / Football

Ferguson is appointed manager of East Stirlingshire, at the comparatively young age of 32

1974ManagerAlexander Chapman Ferguson

St Mirren · Sport / Football

Apponted Manager of St Mirren after taking advice from Jock Stein

1974ManagerDonald George "Don" Revie

Sport / Football

Appointed Manager of the England Football Team

1974Member of ParliamentRobin Finlayson Cook

Edinburgh · Government / Labour Party Government

Elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central

1974Member of ParliamentNigel Lawson

Government / Conservative Party Government

Elected Member of Parliament

1974Member of ParliamentMalcolm Rifkind

Edinburgh · Government / Conservative Party Government

Elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central

1974Minister of EducationReginald Prentice

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Education & Science

1974Minister of EducationShirley Williams

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister for Education

1974Minister of Local Government & PlanningJohn Silkin

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister of Local Government & Planning, 1st term

1974Minister of StateStanley Orme

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister of State for Northern Ireland

1974Murder on the Orient ExpressAlbert Finney

Arts / Cinema

Appears in "Murder on the Orient Express"

1974National Enterprise Board (NEB)Harold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Proposes the National Enterprise Board, prior to the Octoberober election

1974National Enterprise Board (NEB)Harold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Plans for the NEB are outlined in the 1974 White Paper The Regeneration of British Industry

1974NightlifeBrian Robertson

Arts / Popular Music

Makes his Thin Lizzy studio debut on Nightlife as part of the new dual-guitar line-up.

1974Nobel PrizeMartin Ryle

London · Science / Astronomy

Combines radio telescopes & computers to enable mapping

1974OBESheila Hancock

Arts / Drama

Awarded the OBE

1974Pay PolicyHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Relies on voluntary union cooperation rather than statutory pay controls.

1974Plastic Ono BandJohn Winston Lennon

Arts / Popular Music

Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band"

1974Player of the YearNorman "Bites Yer Legs" Hunter

Sport / Football

Hunter is the very first winner of the PFA Players Player of the Year award, receiving it at the end of the 1973-74 season

1974Police and Criminal JusticeRoy Harris Jenkins

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Resumes Home Office responsibility during a period of terrorism and public order pressure.

1974Political AdviserJoe Haines

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Political Adviser to Harold Wilson

1974President of Board of TradePeter David Shore

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed President of the Board of Trade

1974Prevention of Terrorism ActRoy Harris Jenkins

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Introduces emergency legislation responding to terrorist violence in Great Britain.

1974Reform of IndustryHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The National Economic Board publishes, "The Regeneration of British Industry". Reverses the Industrial Relations Act of the Conservative Government

1974Reform of TradeMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Strengthens employment rights for trades unions, particularly the closed shop

1974Resignation of Bill NicholsonBill Nicholson

Sport / Football

Resigns as Manager of Spurs

1974Royal MedalFred Hoyle

London · Science / Astronomy

Receives the Royal Medal of the Royal Society.

1974Royal SocietyStephen William Hawking

Science / Astronomy

Elected as one of the youngest Fellows of the Royal Society

1974Secretary of StateJohn Morris

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Wales

1974Secretary of State for AgricultureFrederick Peart

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food

1974Secretary of State for DefenceIan Gilmour

Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Minister of Defence

1974Secretary of State for EnergyEric Varley

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Energy

1974Secretary of State for Northern IrelandMerlyn Rees

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

1974Secretary of State for ScotlandReginald Prentice

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland

1974Secretary of State for TradePeter David Shore

Government / Labour Party Government

Appointed as Secretary of State for Trade

1974Six Wives of Henry VIIIRick Wakemam

London · Arts / Popular Music

"Six Wives of Henry VIII", marks departure from Yes

1974SlikMidge Ure

London · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of Slik

1974SmilerRod Stewart

Arts / Popular Music

Releases "Smiler"

1974Social ContractDenis Winston Healey

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Healey works with trade unions under Labour's Social Contract approach to pay and inflation.

1974Social ContractLen Murray

London · Politics / Trades Union Congress

Argues that voluntary cooperation is preferable to Conservative legal confrontation.

1974Social ContractLen Murray

London · Politics / Trades Union Congress

Murray works with Labour ministers on the Social Contract approach to pay restraint.

1974Social ContractShirley Williams

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Works on prices policy as Labour balances pay restraint with consumer protection.

1974Social ContractHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The government relies on the Social Contract with the TUC to link wage restraint with social reform.

1974Social ContractHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Presents the Social Contract as a partnership between government and organised labour.

1974StormbringerJon Lord

Arts / Popular Music

Records Stormbringer as Deep Purple moves toward a blues, soul and funk-influenced hard rock sound.

1974StranglersJet Black

Guildford · Arts / Popular Music

Co-founds The Stranglers in Guildford, bringing business experience and a powerful drumming style.

1974StranglersJet Black

Surrey · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1974StranglersJean-Jacques Burnel

Guildford · Arts / Popular Music

Co-founds The Stranglers as bassist and vocalist, becoming the band's longest-serving original member.

1974StranglersJean-Jacques Burnel

Surrey · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1974StranglersHugh Cornwell

Guildford · Arts / Popular Music

Co-founds The Stranglers and becomes one of the band's principal singers, guitarists and songwriters.

1974StranglersJohn Ellis

Surrey · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1974StranglersDave Greenfield

Surrey · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1974StranglersPaul Roberts

Surrey · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1974StranglersHans Warmling

Guildford · Arts / Popular Music

Plays keyboards and guitar in the early Stranglers line-up before leaving during the band's formative period.

1974StrikeEdward Richard George Heath

Ulster · Government / Conservative Party Government

Protestants stage a general strike & the Assembly collapses

1974Sunningdale AgreementMerlyn Rees

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

Sunningdale collapses following the Ulster Workers Council Strike, which cut water and electricity supplies to many homes

1974Sunningdale AgreementHarold Wilson

Sunningdale · Government / Labour Party Government

Sunningdale collapses following the Ulster Workers Council Strike, which cut water and electricity supplies to many homes

1974SweeneyJohn Edward Thaw

Arts / Drama

First stars in The Sweeney

1974T.RexDavey Davey

Arts / Popular Music

T.Rex drummer 1974-76

1974T.RexSimon Napier-Bell

Arts / Popular Music

Marc Bolans manager 1966-67

1974Temporary Anti-Terrorism PowersRoy Harris Jenkins

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Secures temporary powers intended to prevent terrorism and restrict proscribed organisations.

1974The Dogs of WarFrederick Forsyth

Arts / Literature

Publication of "The Dogs of War"

1974The Four MusketeersRobert Oliver Reed

Arts / Cinema

Stars in The Four Musketeers

1974The Gates of DeliriumSteve Howe

London · Arts / Popular Music

Contributes guitar to The Gates of Delirium, the extended centrepiece of Relayer.

1974The Great McGonagallPeter Sellers

Arts / Cinema

Sellers portrays Queen Victoria in the comic biographical film The Great McGonagall.

1974The Man with the Golden GunChristopher Frank Carandini Lee

Arts / Cinema

Plays Scaramanga in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun

1974Thin LizzyBrian Robertson

Arts / Popular Music

Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist, pairing with Scott Gorham in the classic twin-lead line-up.

1974Trade Union and Labour Relations ActMichael Mackintosh Foot

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Helps repeal key parts of the Conservative Industrial Relations Act.

1974Trade Union and Labour Relations ActHarold Wilson

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 repeals much of the Industrial Relations Act and restores union immunities

1974UUPJohn Enoch Powell

Ulster · Politics / UU Party

Appointed Member of Ulster Unionist Party

1974World CupKenneth Mathieson Dalglish

Sport / Football

Part of the undefeated 1974 FIFA World Cup Scotland team.

1974Zinc AlloyTony Visconti

London · Arts / Popular Music

Produces Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow during T. Rex's later glam period.

Names involved

Alan James BallAlbert FinneyAlexander Chapman FergusonAnthony Charles Lynton BlairAnthony Wedgewood BennArthur SmithBarbara Anne Castle BlackburnBill NicholsonBill ShanklyBob PaisleyBrian CloughBrian FaulkenerBrian FaulknerBrian RobertsonBryan JennettCharles Anthony Raven CroslandChristopher Frank Carandini LeeDave GreenfieldDavey DaveyDavid BowieDavid CoverdaleDavid OwenDenis Winston HealeyDonald CogganDonald George "Don" RevieDonovan Philips LeitchEdward HeathEdward Richard George HeathEdward ShortEdward WoodwoodElizabeth IIElizabeth Rosemond TaylorEmlyn HughesEric Patrick ClaptonEric VarleyFred HoyleFrederick ForsythFrederick PeartGeorge BestGeorge ChandlerGeorge HarrisonGeorge MartinGerry FittGlenda JacksonGlenn HughesGraham TeasdaleGuy HamiltonHans WarmlingHarold Donoghue RievaulxHarold LeverHarold WilsonHugh CornwellIan CallaghanIan GilmourIan MikardoIan Reginald Edward GowIan Richard Kyle PaisleyJames CallaghanJames Christopher "Jimmy" ArmfieldJames Patrick "Jimmy" PageJean-Jacques BurnelJeremy ThorpeJet BlackJim HartleJoe CockerJoe HainesJoe StrummerJoel BarnettJohn Alec EntwistleJohn Edward ThawJohn EllisJohn Enoch PowellJohn Leslie PrescottJohn MillsJohn MorrisJohn SilkinJohn Winston LennonJon LordJoseph Kevin KeeganKenneth Mathieson DalglishKenneth Robert "Ken" LivingstoneKingsley AmissLen MurrayMalcolm RifkindMarc BolanMartin RyleMerlyn ReesMichael Mackintosh FootMick TaylorMidge UreMike RutherfordNigel LawsonNorman "Bites Yer Legs" HunterNorman Derek MatthewsPatrick Chrestien Gordon Walker Gordon-WalkerPaul RobertsPeter Alexander Rupert Carrington Carrington, 6thPeter David ShorePeter GabrielPeter GrantPeter SellersRaymond Douglas DaviesReginald PrenticeRichard BurtonRichard Howard Stafford CrossmanRick WakemamRick WakemanRitchie BlackmoreRobbie WilliamsRobert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" MooreRobert MellishRobert Oliver ReedRobert Peter "Robbie" WilliamsRobin Finlayson CookRod StewartRoger WatersRon SaundersRoy Harris JenkinsRoy JenkinsSelwyn LloydSheila HancockShirley WilliamsSid JamesSimon HouseSimon Napier-BellStanley OrmeStephen HawkingStephen William HawkingSteve HackettSteve HoweTony BanksTony ViscontiWilliams Falkender

Places involved

Abbey Road StudiosBanbridgeBanburyBirminghamCambridgeCanterburyCounty ArmaghCoventryCyprusDublinEast StirlingshireEastbourneEdinburghEnniskillenFalkenderGlasgowGreat BritainGuildfordHigh WycombeLeedsLeytonLiverpoolLondonMadison Square GardenNorwichOxfordParisPlymouthPudseySan FranciscoSouth DownSt MirrenStoke-on-TrentSunningdaleSurreyUlsterVilla ParkWembley

Provenance

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