IRA - Terrorism
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
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1974 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 397 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1974.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1974
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May
IRA - Terrorism
IRA context for Harold Wilson: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
Terrorism
Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
Sunningdale Agreement
The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale
Ulster Workers Union
The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale
Sunningdale Agreement
Leads a deputation of the Ulster Workers Council to wishing to destroy the agreement
Bombing of Dublin
Protestant car bombs in Dublin kill 22
State of Emergency
Calls a state of emergencey after violence & strikes by the Ulster Workers Council
Strike
Calls a state of emergencey after violence & strikes by the Ulster Workers Council
Strike
The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland
Sunningdale Agreement
The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland
Ulster Workers Union
The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland
Strike
Says in Parliament road blocks cause supplies not to get to some Catholic areas
Diamond Dogs
Releases Diamond Dogs, moving from glam rock toward dystopian themes and a more theatrical stage presentation.
Rule of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is brought under direct rule from Westminster
Dark Horse Records
George Harrison founds Dark Horse Records, its 1st hit is "Costafine Town" by Splinter
General Strike
Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA
Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - General Strike
Government record concerning the IRA: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - General Strike
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - General Strike
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - Sunningdale Agreement
Government record concerning the IRA: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - Sunningdale Agreement
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - Sunningdale Agreement
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
Sunningdale Agreement
Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
June
Northern Ireland Unionist Rally
Addresses a Unionist rally in Enniskillen and argues for Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom.
Beginning of Saunders Era
Saunders begins a tenure that produces promotion, domestic cups and a league championship.
Managerial Appointment
Saunders is appointed manager and begins rebuilding Aston Villa.
Final Scotland Appearance Against Zaire
Law started Scotland's opening World Cup victory over Zaire, his final international appearance after a distinguished career.
EEC and Labour Renegotiation Speech
Addresses a public meeting on Labour's proposed renegotiation of Britain's EEC membership.
Holiday
Produces Holiday for America, including the hit Tin Man.
Marriage
Liz Taylors 5th divorce (Richard Burton)
Marriage
Liz Taylors 5th divorce (Richard Burton)
Governor Appointed
Norman Derek Matthews becomes Governor of Montserrat
July
EEC and Next Election Speech
Links the EEC question to the coming general election in a public speech in Norwich.
Kennedy Secured from Arsenal as Shankly Era Ends
Liverpool signed Ray Kennedy from Arsenal in July 1974, a transfer completed at the end of Shankly’s managerial tenure before Kennedy developed into an influential midfielder.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal assent providing direct rule from Westminster
Green Card
John Lennon is ordered to leave the US in 60 days
Invasion of Cyprus
Ecevit asks Britain to support the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, no support is given
Legislation
The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal consent & for direct rule from Westminster
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