CRE
Britain adopts the Race Relations Act with sweeping anti-racial laws, but the laws do not extend to Northern Ireland, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is formed to enforce the new laws banning racial discrimination
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1976 in Great Britain — Page 8
Explore 447 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1976.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1976
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Cropley Joins Saunders Aston Villa
Cropley joins Villa from Arsenal and supplies creative passing as Saunders strengthens his top-flight midfield.
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Declaration
Visits Philadelphia during the bicentennial celebrations of US independence. Becomes the 1st sovereign to visit the US since the Declaration of independence
Deep Purple
Leaves Deep Purple as the band collapses after the troubled Mark IV period.
Deep Purple
Stops working with Deep Purple when the band breaks up, later returning for the 1984 reunion.
Deputy Party Leader
Elected Deputy Leader and serves as Leader of the House of Commons, which gave him the unenviable task of trying to maintain the survival of the Callaghan Government as its majority evaporated
Development of Rural Wales Act
Development of Rural Wales Act 1976 creates the Development Board for Rural Wales
Devolution
Responsible for Labour's policy of devolution in Scotland & Wales
Devolution Legislation Proposed
The Callaghan government pursued legislation to establish elected assemblies within the United Kingdom.
Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act
Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 creates civil protections in domestic violence cases
Economy of Great Britain
Britain begins offering tax breaks to owners of important works of art, inheritance taxes are spared in exchange for periodic viewing
Economy of Great Britain
Britain begins offering tax breaks to owners of important works of art, inheritance taxes are spared in exchange for periodic viewing.
Election
Healey contests the party leadership after Harold Wilson's resignation but is defeated.
European Commission Appointment
Is selected to become the next President of the European Commission.
European Commission Nomination
Accepts nomination to become President of the European Commission.
First Los Angeles Aztecs Season
Best joins the Los Angeles Aztecs in the North American Soccer League, where his technical ability makes him a prominent attraction.
Fit for the Future Report
Court's committee reports on child health services and recommends closer integration of preventive, community and hospital care for children.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
Forest Attack During Rebuilding
John O'Hare reunites with former Derby manager Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest. His knowledge of the manager's approach contributes to the team's development in the Second Division.
French Open
Barker wins the French Open, defeating Renata Tomanova of Czechoslovakia in the final in three sets 6-2, 0-6, 6-2
Fulham Second Division Signing
Best joins Fulham and returns to English league football, playing alongside other experienced international names at Craven Cottage.
Full Employment Policy
Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Full Employment Policy - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Full Employment Policy - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Full Employment Policy - IMF
IMF context: Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Generation X Formation
Becomes singer of Generation X as the London band emerges from the first wave of British punk.
Golden Globe Nomination - The Return of the Pink Panther
His return as Clouseau earns Sellers a 1976 Golden Globe nomination in the musical-or-comedy actor category.
GP Vocational Training Legislation
Legislation provides for mandatory vocational training before doctors can enter independent NHS general practice, strengthening the formal preparation of future family doctors.
Gray Aston Villa Breakthrough Season
Gray becomes a central striker for Saunders's team and rapidly develops into one of the most feared young forwards in England.
Hawkwind
The return of Robert Calvert, this time as a permanent vocalist rather than the peripheral poet role he occupied on Space Ritual. "Reefer Madness" lyrics are inspired by the 1936 anti-Marijuana propaganda film Reefer Madness. Brings crafted lyrics to the band & is intent on turning live shows into a piece of music theatre with specific characters for him to act out
Health Services Act
The Health Services Act establishes machinery for progressively reducing private pay beds within NHS hospitals while regulating private hospital development.
Health Services Board
The Health Services Board is established to supervise the phased withdrawal of private beds from NHS hospitals under the government's private-practice policy.
IMF Loan Conditions
Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
IMF Loan Conditions - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
IMF Loan Conditions - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
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