Trial
Defends Gay News editor Denis Lemon (Whitehouse v. Lemon) for the publication of James Kirkups "The Love that Dares to Speak its Name" against charges of Blasphemous libel
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1976 in Great Britain — Page 12
Explore 447 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1976.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1976
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UK Subs Formation
Forms the band that becomes UK Subs, emerging as one of London's durable first-wave punk groups.
United Artists Records
Signs with United Artists as The Stranglers move from club reputation toward recording success.
Uriah Heep
Bolder joins Uriah Heep, replacing John Wetton
Villa Establishes Top-Flight Stability
Saunders consolidates Aston Villa's place in the First Division after promotion, building a side around athletic midfielders and quick forwards.
Waterford League Appearance
Charlton makes a brief playing appearance for Waterford in Ireland, continuing his association with the game after leaving English league football.
X-Ray Spex Formation
Forms X-Ray Spex and becomes one of the most distinctive singers and lyricists of the British punk movement.
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