1 January 1977Exclusion ZoneJames Callaghan
Britains new 200 mile fishing zone comes into effect
Historical records for Great Britain in 1977, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Britains new 200 mile fishing zone comes into effect
Approval of the IMF loan strengthens confidence in Britain’s economic programme.
Approval of the IMF loan strengthens confidence in Britain’s economic programme.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Approval of the IMF loan strengthens confidence in Britain’s economic programme.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Approval of the IMF loan strengthens confidence in Britain’s economic programme.
IMF context: Approval of the IMF loan strengthens confidence in Britain’s economic programme.
The International Monetary Fund approves Britain’s standby loan following the December agreement.
The International Monetary Fund approves Britain’s standby loan following the December agreement.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: The International Monetary Fund approves Britain’s standby loan following the December agreement.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: The International Monetary Fund approves Britain’s standby loan following the December agreement.
IMF context: The International Monetary Fund approves Britain’s standby loan following the December agreement.
Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva conference, visits South African PM Vorster
Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva conference, visits South African PM Vorster
The International Monetary Fund approves a loan of 2,300 million pounds to Great Britain
The International Monetary Fund approves a loan of pounds 2,300 million to Great Britain
The International Monetary Fund approves a loan of 2,300 million pounds to Great Britain.
The International Monetary Fund approves a standby loan worth 2.3 billion pounds for Britain.
Sees confidence strengthen after approval of Britain’s IMF standby loan.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Sees confidence strengthen after approval of Britain’s IMF standby loan.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Sees confidence strengthen after approval of Britain’s IMF standby loan.
IMF context: Sees confidence strengthen after approval of Britain’s IMF standby loan.
Birth of David Millar
Takes office as President of the European Commission.
Becomes the first British politician to serve as President of the European Commission.
Baggage handlers at Heathrow call off their 3 day dispute
Tried for possession of cocaine
Gwilym Wyn Jones becomes Governor of Montserrat
Death of Anthony Eden
Death of Peter Finch
Death of Robert Anthony Eden
Dies at Alvediston in Wiltshire
Releases Low, the first album of his Berlin-era trilogy and a major move toward electronic and ambient music.
Co-produces Low with David Bowie, helping shape the first album of the Berlin trilogy.
Says that Britain will forward new proposals for Rhodesia
Says that Britain will forward new proposals for Rhodesia
Press launch for "Animals" at Battersea Power Station
Press launch for "Animals" at Battersea Power Station
"Animals" gets a world exclusive airing on the John Peel Show
"Animals" gets a world exclusive airing on the John Peel Show
"Animals" gets a world exclusive airing on the John Peel Show
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
Pink Floyd begin the In the Flesh tour supporting Animals
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
"Animals" is released
"Animals" is released
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
The Clash sign to CBS Records for œ100,000, a remarkable amount for a band that had played a total of about thirty gigs and almost none as a headliner
The monthly unemployment figures reach the highest since 1948
The Kinks release Sleepwalker.
Death of Charles Anthony Raven Crosland
Appointed Foreign Minister
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
Leaves the Sex Pistols before the album is completed, though his songwriting remains important to the record.
The Paradiso gigs would be their last with Matlock, and he parts company with the band
Matlock is replaced by Rotten's friend and self-appointed "ultimate Sex Pistols fan" Sid Vicious (Simon John Ritchie), previously drummer of Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Flowers of Romance
Joins as bassist after Glen Matlock leaves, bringing notoriety and a harsher public image to the band.
A referendum is held but the required 40% of Scots do not vote for devolution
A referendum is held but the required 40% of Scots do not vote for devolution
A referendum is held but the required 40% of Scots do not vote for devolution
Attends the public signing with A&M Records outside Buckingham Palace.
At a press ceremony held outside Buckingham Palace, the Sex Pistols sign to A&M Records
Damned Damned Damned enters the UK albums chart during the first major wave of British punk.
Sees the A&M contract collapse within days after escalating controversy around the band.
Healey presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
IMF context: Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Healey presents a Budget as sterling stabilises and the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
IMF context: Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
Presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
IMF context: Presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
Presents the Budget as sterling stabilises following the IMF crisis.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Presents the Budget as sterling stabilises following the IMF crisis.
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Presents the Budget as sterling stabilises following the IMF crisis.
IMF context: Presents the Budget as sterling stabilises following the IMF crisis.
"Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" is recorded between March and June 1977, in Wessex Studios, features Matlock on bass, redrafted as a session musician to compensate for Vicious's lack of musical ability
"Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" is recorded between March and June 1977, in Wessex Studios, Highbury, London, produced by Chris Thomas
"Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" is recorded between March and June 1977, in Wessex Studios, Highbury, London, produced by Chris Thomas
The bands first single, "White Riot", was released in March; the album, The Clash, came out the following month
White Riot becomes the Clash's first Official Singles Chart entry and reaches the UK Top Forty.
Makes his live debut with the Sex Pistols at the Screen on the Green.
Sid Vicious debuts with the band at the Screen on the Green in London
British Aerospace is formed from nationalised aircraft companies under the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act.
The Clash's self-titled debut enters the UK albums chart and peaks at number twelve.
Moore plays his final professional game in England for Fulham against Blackburn Rovers
Retirement of Bobby Moore from football
Signs the Sex Pistols to Virgin Records after earlier label deals with EMI and A&M collapse.
Guides Liverpool to their first European Cup.
Creates the defaced Queen artwork that becomes one of punk's most famous record sleeves.
The Pistols second single, "God Save the Queen", is released, during the week of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee, the single reached number one in the NME chart
Sings God Save the Queen, released during the Silver Jubilee period and banned by major broadcasters.
"In the City" takes The Jam into the UK Top 40 for the first time
The band sign their third and final record deal with Virgin Records
Organises a Jubilee week boat performance on the Thames that ends with police intervention.
Elizabeth II buys Gatcombe Park for Princess Anne & her husband Captain Mark Phillips
Elizabeth II buys Gatcombe Park for Princess Anne & her husband Captain Mark Phillips
Leaves Liverpool after helping the club win the European Cup, joining Hamburg SV.
Drums on Pretty Vacant, one of the band's most successful and enduring singles.
Plays guitar on Pretty Vacant, giving the single its sharp and anthemic sound.
Sings Pretty Vacant, turning the title phrase into a defining punk slogan.
Waters spits at a fan during the tour, helping inspire the concept behind The Wall
Plays bass on Going for the One as Yes regain strong chart momentum.
Returns to Yes for Going for the One, restoring the classic keyboard presence.
Healey announces a third phase intended to avoid a free-for-all in wages.
Healey moves toward a third phase of incomes policy.
Healey moves toward a third phase of incomes policy while seeking to prevent uncontrolled wage settlements.
Dies during Led Zeppelin's 1977 American tour, devastating Robert Plant.
Joins Liverpool from Celtic as Kevin Keegan's replacement.
Gary Gilmore's Eyes enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number eighteen.
Bob Paisley pays £440,000 to bring Kenny Dalglish to Liverpool from Celtic.
Pays £440,000 to bring Kenny Dalglish to Liverpool from Celtic.
Produces Bad Reputation for Thin Lizzy, strengthening his work with hard rock bands.
Dies as a passenger in a Mini driven by Gloria Jones, two weeks before his thirtieth birthday.
Your Generation enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number thirty-six.
Sir Freddie Laker begins his cut-rate "Skytrain" service from London to NY
A swan-shaped floral tribute is displayed at Bolan's funeral in recognition of Ride A White Swan.
Complete Control enters the Official Singles Chart and becomes another early Clash Top Forty hit.
Tells Callaghan to, "keep taking the tablets", after Peter Jay compares him to Moses
Plays guitar on Holidays in the Sun, the final single released before the album.
Sings Holidays in the Sun, drawing on the band's experience of Berlin and Cold War imagery.
Appears as lead vocalist on Seconds Out, documenting the post-Gabriel live band.
Tells Callaghan to, "keep taking the tablets", after Peter Jay compares him to Moses
Presents a major public case for European monetary union in Florence.
Calls for a substantial advance toward European economic and monetary union.
Provides the hard, direct drumming throughout Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols.
Records most of the guitar work and some bass parts on the Sex Pistols' only studio album.
Engineers Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols during sessions at Wessex Studios.
Produces Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols with engineer Bill Price.
The band release their album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
Releases Foot Loose and Fancy Free, including You're in My Heart.
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols enters the UK albums chart and reaches number one.
The "Elephant Man," by Bernard Pomerance premieres in London
The 1st commercial flight of the Anglo-French Concorde jet is from London to Bahrain
The 1st commercial flight of the Anglo-French Concorde jet is from London to Bahrain
Regular passenger service between New York and Europe on the supersonic Concorde begins on a trial basis
Regular passenger service between New York and Europe on the supersonic Concorde begins on a trial basis
Successfully defends Virgin Records in the obscenity case over the album title Never Mind the Bollocks.
Death of Charlie Chaplin
Performs at the Ivanhoes benefit shows, the band's final British performances of the original era.
The Sex Pistols final UK performance takes place at Ivanhoes, where the band play a matinee and evening show as part of a benefit for the families of striking firemen
Scores Manchester United's second goal moments after Liverpool equalise.
Directs the large-scale war film A Bridge Too Far, depicting the failed Allied Operation Market Garden.
Stars in Bullet to A Bridge Too Far
Alan Bennetts play for TV, A Little Outing
Publication of "A Prime Minister on Prime Minister's"
Wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Julia
Dependent upon the Liberal Party after Labour loses its majority
Appointed Ambassador of Washington, James Callaghans son-in-law
Celebrates 25 years as Queen
Contributes to Bad Reputation after injury and line-up tensions complicate his role in the band.
Leads Siouxsie and the Banshees through a year of club performances as the band develops beyond the original London punk scene.
With Stephen Hawking, develops Euclidean gravitational methods that connect black hole action, temperature and thermodynamic partition functions.
Ozzy Osbourne leaves Black Sabbath in October of 1977 to try and form the first incarnation of "Blizzard of Ozz"
Sham 69 release Borstal Breakout, which becomes one of the band's defining early punk anthems.
Denis Winston Healey presents the 1977 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1977 Budget under Denis Winston Healey sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Becomes Buzzcocks' principal singer after Howard Devoto leaves, while continuing as a central songwriter.
Hoyle and Wickramasinghe investigated the origin and nature of carbon-rich material in the Galaxy.
Helps found the Campaign for Labour Victory, begining of the SDP
Helps found the Campaign for Labour Victory, begining of the SDP
Helps found the Campaign for Labour Victory, begining of the SDP
Reorganises aspects of the Commission's internal work and public communication.
Makes the national news at the age of 16 by speaking at the Conservative party's 1977 national conference
Tam Dalyell, British Member of Parliament for the Scottish constituency of Linlithgow, poses the so-called West Lothian question during the debate on Scottish and Welsh devolution
Criminal Law Act 1977 reforms conspiracy, criminal procedure, and criminal offences
Stars in Cross of Iron
Founder Member of The Cure
The Damned release Damned Damned Damned, the first full-length album by a British punk band.
Death of Richard Addinsell
Given his first England cap by Don Revie, England were beaten 2-0 by Holland
Leaves Genesis after the Wind and Wuthering period to continue his solo career.
Has talks in Madrid about the future of Gibraltar
Founder Member of Dire Straits
Ozzy Osbourne leaves Black Sabbath in October of 1977 to try and form the first incarnation of "Blizzard of Ozz"
Under Docherty, Manchester United conclude their FA Cup run by beating Liverpool 2-1.
Penetration release Don't Dictate, their debut single and one of the band's defining punk recordings.
Townshend founds Eel Pie Publishing, which specialized in childrens titles, music books, and several Meher Baba-related publications
Townshend founds Eel Pie Publishing, which specialized in childrens titles, music books, and several Meher Baba-related publications
Keegan is instrumental in Liverpool's charge towards a double of League championship and European Cup
Founder Member of The Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
FWA Footballer of the Year
Sings God Save the Queen, which reaches number two on the Official Singles Chart during the Silver Jubilee period.
Wins the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in Julia
The Pink Panther Strikes Again brings Sellers another Golden Globe musical-or-comedy actor nomination in 1977.
Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Government response under James Callaghan: Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
IMF context: Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Sex Pistols release Holidays in the Sun as their fourth major single of 1977.
Housing Homeless Persons Act 1977 creates duties toward homeless people
Founder Member of Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Sham 69 release I Don't Wanna, introducing Jimmy Pursey's direct working-class vocal style to the British punk scene.
999 release I'm Alive, their debut single and an early example of the band's fast melodic punk style.
"In the City" takes The Jam into the UK Top 40 for the first time. The Clash are suitably impressed enough by The Jam to take them along as the support act on their White Riot tour of 1977
Begins leading the European Commission during a period of integration debates.
Joins Johnny and the Self-Abusers during the Glasgow punk scene's rapid development.
Joins the Glasgow group Johnny and the Self-Abusers before the emergence of Simple Minds.
Joins the Glasgow punk group Johnny and the Self-Abusers, a direct precursor of Simple Minds.
Joins Johnny and the Self-Abusers alongside school friends Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill.
The band rename themselves Joy Division in late 1977, borrowing their new name from the prostitution wing of a Nazi concentration camp in the 1965 novel The House of Dolls
The band rename themselves Joy Division in late 1977, borrowing their new name from the prostitution wing of a Nazi concentration camp in the 1965 novel The House of Dolls
Founder Member of Joy Division
The band rename themselves Joy Division in late 1977, borrowing their new name from the prostitution wing of a Nazi concentration camp in the 1965 novel The House of Dolls
Plays Julia in Julia. Plays Agatha Christie in Agatha Christie
Receives the Klumpke-Roberts Award for public understanding of astronomy.
Keegan is instrumental in Liverpool's charge towards a double of League championship and European Cup
Helps manage parliamentary business during the pact between Labour and the Liberals.
Devoto meets John McGeoch, a guitarist, they begin writing songs together, they form a band and called "Magazine" with Devoto on vocals and McGeoch on guitar
Devoto meets John McGeoch, a guitarist, they begin writing songs together, they form a band and called "Magazine" with Devoto on vocals and McGeoch on guitar
Forms Magazine after leaving Buzzcocks, moving from direct punk toward a more experimental post-punk style.
Dependent upon the Liberal Party after Labour loses its majority
Takes over as manager at Sheffield Wednesday and took them to promotion from the 3rd Division
While still under contract to the English FA, quits as Englands manager to become coach to the United Arab Emirates, the first time a manager of England had resigned
Granada Television commissions Bolan to front the six-part music series Marc.
Wings 1977 single "Mull of Kintyre" becomes the first single to sell more than two million copies in the UK
The Damned release their second album Music for Pleasure before temporarily breaking apart.
999 release Nasty Nasty as the band builds its reputation on the British punk live circuit.
The Damned release Neat Neat Neat, one of the band's defining early punk recordings.
Contributes bass and vocals to No More Heroes as the band consolidates its punk-era success.
Releases No More Heroes, the second Stranglers album of 1977.
X-Ray Spex release Oh Bondage Up Yours, a defining punk single written and sung by Poly Styrene.
Hoyle published On Stonehenge, presenting an astronomical interpretation of the prehistoric monument.
The Adverts release One Chord Wonders, their debut single and an early statement of British punk minimalism.
A pact is formed between Labour & Liberal with the promise of a 3rd Devolution Bill
Forms the Lib-Lab Pact whith Labour which keeps Labour in office
Attempts to maintain union support while preparing a return to collective bargaining.
Insists the government must hold the line on pay to protect economic recovery.
Uses pay policy to argue that lower inflation can protect jobs.
Warns that union leaders may struggle to restrain members' pay demands.
Healey supports a phased return from strict controls to collective bargaining.
Negotiates with ministers over the third phase of incomes policy.
Releases Peaches, one of the band's best-known early singles from the Rattus Norvegicus period.
Pete Townshend collaborates with The Faces bassist and fellow Meher Baba devotee Ronnie Lane on a duet album (1977s Rough Mix)
Pete Townshend collaborates with The Faces bassist and fellow Meher Baba devotee Ronnie Lane on a duet album (1977s Rough Mix)
Links the post-IMF period to efforts to renew the Social Contract.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Links the post-IMF period to efforts to renew the Social Contract.
Government response under James Callaghan: Links the post-IMF period to efforts to renew the Social Contract.
IMF context: Links the post-IMF period to efforts to renew the Social Contract.
Sex Pistols release Pretty Vacant, another major UK hit during the band's explosive 1977 breakthrough.
Nottingham Forest win promotion to the First Division, finishing third
Protection from Eviction Act 1977 protects residential occupiers from unlawful eviction and harassment
Publishes a political biography of Joseph Chamberlain.
Publishes Wrestling with the Angel, a work reflecting his sustained interest in biblical and theological questions.
Hawkwind release Quark, Strangeness and Charm
Drums on Rattus Norvegicus, anchoring the band's tense and forceful early sound.
Plays bass on Rattus Norvegicus, giving the album much of its aggressive low-end sound.
Releases Rattus Norvegicus, the band's debut album and a major British punk-era success.
Plays keyboards on Rattus Norvegicus, making organ lines central to the Stranglers' identity.
Launches the "Great Debate" on education
Rent Act 1977 consolidates rent control and regulated tenancy law
Charlton quit Middlesbrough in April 1977, and applied unsuccessfully for the job of England manager, which had been controversially vacated by the resignation of his old Leeds boss Don Revie
Resigns as England Manager to become coach to the United Arab Emirates
Bobby Moore retires from football, with 108 England caps
Joins the Rich Kids
David Byron teams up with former Colosseum/Humble Pie guitarist Clem Clempson and former Wings drummer Geoff Britton to form Rough Diamond
David Byron teams up with former Colosseum/Humble Pie guitarist Clem Clempson and former Wings drummer Geoff Britton to form Rough Diamond
Fronts the Ruts as the London band forms and begins developing a punk sound influenced by reggae.
The Adverts release Safety in Numbers during their first full year of national attention.
McLaren organises a boat trip down the Thames where the Sex Pistols would perform their music outside Houses of Parliament, the boat is raided by the police and McLaren is arrested, thus achieving his goal to attain publicity
The band release their album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. The band release "God Save the Queen" during the week of Queen Elizabeth IIs Silver Jubilee.
Performs extensively with the Slits as the band develops its jagged punk style and distinctive stage identity.
Attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Supports continued cooperation but faces growing pressure from members.
Attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Government response under James Callaghan: Attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
IMF context: Attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Founder Member of The Specials
Founder Member of The Specials
Founder Member of The Specials
Founder Member of The Specials
Founder Member of The Specials
Founder Member of The Specials
Founder Member of The Specials
Buzzcocks independently release the Spiral Scratch EP, an influential example of punk's do-it-yourself approach.
Sings on Buzzcocks' independently released Spiral Scratch EP before leaving the group.
Stars in Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers
Starts in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"
Defeats the UWC strike
T.Rex, drummer 1977
The Clash released their first single "White Riot/1977" and their first album "The Clash" to considerable success in the UK
The bands first single, "White Riot", was released in March; the album, The Clash, came out the following month. The Clash released their first single "White Riot/1977" and their first album "The Clash" to considerable success in the UK
The Clash release "The Clash"
Makes his feature directing debut with The Duellists, a historical drama set during the Napoleonic era.
Penelope Fitzgerald authors "The Knox Brothers," a group portrait of the 4 Knox brothers, sons of the bishop of Manchester
Successfully defends Virgin Records in the 1977 obscenity hearing for their use of the word bollocks in the title of the Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks
Founder Member of UB40
Leads UK Subs through London's punk club circuit as the group develops its fast, direct live style.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 restricts exclusion clauses and unfair contract terms
Successfully defends Virgin Records in the 1977 obscenity hearing for their use of the word bollocks in the title of the Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks
The bands first single, "White Riot", was released in March; the album, The Clash, came out the following month. The Clash released their first single "White Riot/1977" and their first album "The Clash" to considerable success in the UK
Tours with the Slits alongside the Clash during the White Riot tour, bringing the band to punk audiences around Britain.
The Clash released their first single "White Riot/1977" and their first album "The Clash" to considerable success in the UK
The bands first single, "White Riot", was released in March; the album, The Clash, came out the following month. The Clash released their first single "White Riot/1977" and their first album "The Clash" to considerable success in the UK
Sings Wonderous Stories, a successful single from Going for the One.
Founder Member of XTC
Founder Member of XTC
Founder Member of XTC
Founder Member of XTC
Opens for Yes on their six-month tour of North America and Europe following the release of Going for the One
Releases You're in My Heart, combining romantic lyricism with football and Celtic references.
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