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As per Cambridge tradition, the Prince is awarded a Masters degree, entitling him to use the postnominal MA (Cantab.)
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1975 in Great Britain — Page 6
Explore 337 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1975.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1975
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Emerging Derby Defensive Prospect
Steve Buckley progresses through Derby County’s squad in the mid-1970s and later establishes himself as a long-serving defender for the Rams.
Employment Protection Act
Advances employment protection and trade union rights during the Wilson government.
Employment Protection Act
Employment Protection Act 1975 creates new employment protections and workplace rights
European Community Referendum
Supports Britain's continued membership of the European Community during the 1975 referendum era as part of his long-standing pro-European Conservatism.
European Cup
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
European Cup Final Appearance
Appears for Leeds United in the European Cup final against Bayern Munich as the club comes close to becoming champion of Europe.
Experienced Forward in Title Team
Francis Lee contributes goals and experience after joining from Manchester City as Derby County wins the 1974-75 league championship.
Experienced Full Back Joins Forest
Frank Clark joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in 1975 and established himself at left-back. His arrival gave the club experience ahead of its ascent to the top of English and European football.
Faces Breakup
Faces effectively break up as members pursue separate projects and Stewart's solo career dominates.
Fighting
Shares lead guitar duties with Scott Gorham on Fighting, helping establish Thin Lizzy's classic sound.
First European Qualification
League Cup success qualifies Aston Villa for European competition for the first time.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Genesis
Drummer Phil Collins, who (after a long search for a replacement) eventually becomes Genesiss lead singer after Gabriel left the band
Government Report
The Ryder Reportt reports on British Leyland & proposes 3 billion pounds investment over 3 years
Guitarist
Moves from vocals to guitar as The Strand develops into the group that becomes the Sex Pistols.
Hawkwind
Lemmy is caught in possession of amphetamine crossing the border from the USA into Canada which is mistaken for cocaine and he is jailed, forcing the band to cancel some shows & fire him
Hawkwind
At the beginning of 1975, the band record the album Warrior on the Edge of Time in collaboration with Michael Moorcock loosely based on his Eternal Champion figure
Hawkwind
Lemmy is replaced with former Pink Fairies guitarist Paul Rudolph
Hearts
Produces Hearts for America, continuing his run of polished mid-1970s recordings.
High Rise
Publication of "High Rise"
Higher Rate VAT
Healey introduces a higher VAT rate on selected goods as part of measures to restrain consumer demand.
Independence of Great Britain
A White Paper offers the Scots a Legislative Assembly but without economic powers
Independence of Scotland
A White Paper offers the Scots a Legislative Assembly but without economic powers
Indiscreet
Produces Indiscreet for Sparks, applying theatrical and orchestral touches to the band's art pop.
Industry Act
By the time that the NEB was set up under the 1975 Industry Act its remit had been modified. Its primary role was now that of providing funds for industrial investment.
Industry Act
Industry Act 1975 creates the National Enterprise Board and industrial support powers
Industry Act
It also had the specific roles of promoting the rationalisation of firms within particular sectors of industry, with stimulating the growth of exports and in assisting the development of small companies
Industry Act
The Industry Act gains impetus by the socialist economist Stuart Holland and the growing desire among Labour's left-wing to fulfil the promise contained in Clause IV of the Party's constitution for social ownership of the economy.
Inflation
Healey makes inflation control the central economic challenge of his chancellorship.
Jamaica Say You Will Album
Releases the studio album Jamaica Say You Will.
Junior Doctors Contract Dispute
The government faces industrial action by junior hospital doctors over contracts and working hours, prompting renewed negotiations on terms and emergency cover.
Kashmir
Sings Kashmir, one of Led Zeppelin's most enduring later songs.
Labour Party
Appointed Member of Labour Party, in Chelsea
Lead Vocalist
Becomes Genesis lead vocalist after the group auditions replacements for Peter Gabriel.
Lee Wins Third Division With Blackburn
Lee steers Rovers to the Third Division title and promotion, establishing the team for a return to second-tier football.
Legislation
Britain's Sex Discrimination Act is passed, the Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is designed to protect men, women and transgendered people from discrimination on the grounds of gender
Liverpool European Cup Preparation
Keegan remains a central figure in Liverpool's fast-moving attack during the mid-1970s, combining with fellow forwards as the club develops a reputation for demanding European encounters.
Lyall Leads West Ham United Past Fulham
Under Lyall, West Ham United conclude their FA Cup run by beating Fulham 2-0.
Mad Dog
Releases solo album Mad Dog
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