Prime Minister of Great Britain
Takes up office as the leader of the Northern Ireland Assembly
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1974 in Great Britain
Explore 397 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1974.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1974
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January
Retirement
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
Three Day Week
Implements the Three Day Week as Britain limits commercial electricity use to conserve power during the miners dispute.
Three Day Week
Implements the Three Day Week to conserve electricity during the miners dispute.
Three-Day Week
Commercial electricity use is restricted to three consecutive days during the miners' dispute.
Birmingham Central Library
The inverted-ziggurat Central Library opens in Chamberlain Square.
Constitution of Great Britain
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
Household Objects
Pink Floyd abandon most of the Household Objects project and move toward new material
Northern Ireland Assembly
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
Northern Ireland Assembly
SDLP leader Gerry Fitt became deputy chief executive in a power-sharing government with Brian Faulkner's Ulster Unionist Party and the Alliance Party.
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Assembly and Executive collapsed after four months because of sustained unionist opposition.
Northern Ireland Assembly
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.
Oil Crisis
Continues to face domestic political and economic consequences of the oil crisis after the war.
Retirement
Moore plays his last game for West Ham in an FA Cup tie against Hereford United.
Stormont Asembly
Paisley is subdued and thrown out of the Stormont Assembly by members of the RUC
Sunningdale Agreement
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
Zinc Alloy
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is released and reaches number 12 in Britain.
Independence of Great Britain
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Independence of Grenada
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Rule of Grenada
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Miners Strike
Faces a full national miners strike that deepens the Three Day Week and election crisis.
Election
Wilson compares himself to Cromwell prior to Marston Moor
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Mick Taylor will be leaving the Rolling Stones
Birth of Robert Peter Robbie William's
Birth of Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams
Birth of Robert Peter William's
Birth of Robert Peter Williams, later singer with Take That and a major British solo artist.
Rebel Rebel
Releases Rebel Rebel, a guitar-driven single that becomes one of his last major glam rock statements.
Economy of Great Britain
In The Times Healey says that he would "squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak".
Election
Powell makes a speech asking the electorate to vote Labour because of their EC policy
East Surrey Election
Is elected Conservative Member of Parliament for East Surrey after the abolition of the Reigate constituency.
Election
Loses his Commons majority after the February general election produces a hung parliament.
Election
The Liberals win 19.3% of votes cast & 14 MPs & hold the balance of power
Election
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
Hung Parliament
The February election produces a hung parliament and leads to a Labour minority government.
Member of Parliament
Nigel Lawson is elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Blaby at the February 1974 general election.
Retirement from Parliament
Leaves the House of Commons after deciding not to contest the February general election.
Economy of Great Britain
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
Election
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%
Election
Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy
Election
Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy
Election
Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy
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