Constitution of Great Britain
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
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1977 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 361 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1977.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1977
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January
In the Flesh Tour
Pink Floyd begin the In the Flesh tour supporting Animals
Independence of Great Britain
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
Independence of Rhodesia
Goes on national TV to discuss the constitutional crisis in Rhodesia
Pink Floyd
"Animals" is released
Pink Floyd
"Animals" is released
Independence of Great Britain
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Independence of Great Britain
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Independence of Rhodesia
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Independence of Rhodesia
Ian Smith rejects the British proposals for a Rhodesian settlement
Clash
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
Economy of Great Britain
The monthly unemployment figures reach the highest since 1948
February
Sleepwalker
The Kinks release Sleepwalker.
Death of Charles Anthony Raven Crosland
Death of Charles Anthony Raven Crosland
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Independence of Great Britain
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
Independence of Scotland
The Scottish Devolution Bill is defeated
Departure
Leaves the Sex Pistols before the album is completed, though his songwriting remains important to the record.
Sex Pistols
The Paradiso gigs would be their last with Matlock, and he parts company with the band
Sex Pistols
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
Sex Pistols
Joins as bassist after Glen Matlock leaves, bringing notoriety and a harsher public image to the band.
March
Independence of Great Britain
A referendum is held but the required 40% of Scots do not vote for devolution
Independence of Scotland
A referendum is held but the required 40% of Scots do not vote for devolution
Referendum
A referendum is held but the required 40% of Scots do not vote for devolution
A&M Records
Attends the public signing with A&M Records outside Buckingham Palace.
Sex Pistols
At a press ceremony held outside Buckingham Palace, the Sex Pistols sign to A&M Records
Damned Album Chart
Damned Damned Damned enters the UK albums chart during the first major wave of British punk.
A&M Records
Sees the A&M contract collapse within days after escalating controversy around the band.
Budget
Healey presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
Economic Recovery after IMF Crisis
Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Economic Recovery after IMF Crisis - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Economic Recovery after IMF Crisis - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
Economic Recovery after IMF Crisis - IMF
IMF context: Uses the March Budget as the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
March Budget
Healey presents a Budget as sterling stabilises and the government seeks economic recovery after the IMF crisis.
March Budget after IMF Crisis
Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
March Budget after IMF Crisis - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
March Budget after IMF Crisis - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
March Budget after IMF Crisis - IMF
IMF context: Presents the March Budget as sterling stabilises after the IMF crisis.
Post-IMF Budget
Presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
Post-IMF Budget - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Presents a Budget after the IMF crisis as sterling pressure eases.
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