Nationhood EEC and Devolution Speech
Links national sovereignty, EEC membership and devolution in a speech to Young Conservatives in Brighton.
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1976 in Great Britain
Explore 447 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1976.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1976
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January
Diplomatic Mission at Falkland Islands
Argentina ousts a British envoy in dispute over the Falkland Islands
Rule of Falkland Islands
Argentina ousts a British envoy in dispute over the Falkland Islands
Black Holes and Thermodynamics
Explores the thermodynamic interpretation of black holes and the relationship between horizon area, entropy and temperature.
Concorde
The supersonic Concorde jet is put into service by Britain and France
Station to Station
Releases Station to Station, introducing the Thin White Duke persona and bridging soul, rock and European art music.
Clash
Mark Perry, founder of the leading London punk periodical, Sniffin Glue, let loose with what he would later call his "big quote": "Punk died the day The Clash signed to CBS
Clash
The Clash sign to CBS Records for ล100,000, a remarkable amount for a band that had played a total of about thirty gigs and almost none as a headliner
Dark Horse Records
George Harrison signs himself to Dark Horse Records after the Beatles recording contract with EMI expires
Speech
Refers to herself as the "Iron Lady" after an article in the Soviet Red Star
February
A Trick of the Tail
Contributes keyboards and composition to A Trick of the Tail during the first Collins-fronted era.
A Trick of the Tail
Sings lead on A Trick of the Tail, proving Genesis can continue after Gabriel.
National Exhibition Centre
Elizabeth II opens the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham.
Death of Benjamin Britten
Death of Benjamin Britten
Economy of Great Britain
Britain slashes welfare spending.
Economy of Great Britain
Britain slashes welfare spending
Economy of Great Britain
Britain slashes welfare spending as the Government announces major public expenditure reductions.
Rolling Stones, The
Bill Wyman releases his solo album, "Stone Alone"
Stone Alone
Bill Wyman releases his solo album, "Stone Alone"
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Ronnie Wood has joined the Rolling Stones
March
Economy of Great Britain
The British pound falls below the equivalent of $2 for the first time.
Economy of Great Britain
The British pound falls below the equivalent of $2 for the first time
Rule of Northern Ireland
Britain gives up on the Ulster talks and decides to retain rule in Northern Ireland indefinitely
Public Expenditure
Healey defends the Public Expenditure White Paper and plans to level off spending after April 1977.
Vote of Confidence
39 of the left abstain in the Commons on the motion for further cuts
Vote of Confidence
Passes a vote of confidence in the Commons after defeated motion the previous day
Social Contract
Announces his resignation with the Social Contract already under pressure.
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Stars as Thomas Jerome Newton in The Man Who Fell to Earth, his first major film role.
Death of Bernard Law Montgomery
Dies at Isington, Hampshire, aged 88.
Election
Wins 37 votes in the 1st round of the leadership election & withdraws. Transfers his support to Michael Foot
Election
Wins 56 votes in the first round of the leadership election and later withdraws.
Labour Leadership Election
Healey stands in the Labour leadership election after Harold Wilson announces his resignation.
Labour Leadership First Ballot
Receives 56 votes and finishes third in the first Labour leadership ballot.
Leadership Contest Withdrawal
Withdraws from the leadership contest after concluding that his support cannot increase.
Leadership Election
Finishes third in the Labour leadership contest after Harold Wilson resigns.
Leadership First Ballot
Healey receives 30 votes in the first ballot of the Labour leadership election.
Trade Union and Labour Relations Amendment Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Amendment Act 1976 receives Royal Assent before Wilson leaves office.
Trade Union Law
Amends the 1974 trade union legislation to adjust provisions on trade disputes and union legal immunities.
Leadership Second Ballot
Healey receives 38 votes in the second ballot but is eliminated from the leadership contest.
Presence
Releases Presence, recorded while Plant recovered from injuries.
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