Dismissal
Ozzy Osbourne leaves Black Sabbath in October of 1977 to try and form the first incarnation of "Blizzard of Ozz"
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1977 in Great Britain — Page 6
Explore 361 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1977.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1977
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Docherty Secures Cup Against Liverpool
Under Docherty, Manchester United conclude their FA Cup run by beating Liverpool 2-1.
Don't Dictate
Penetration release Don't Dictate, their debut single and one of the band's defining punk recordings.
Eel Pie Publishing
Townshend founds Eel Pie Publishing, which specialized in childrens titles, music books, and several Meher Baba-related publications
Eel Pie Publishing
Townshend founds Eel Pie Publishing, which specialized in childrens titles, music books, and several Meher Baba-related publications
Emergence in Forest Promotion Season
Tony Woodcock develops into an important forward as Clough's Nottingham Forest secure promotion. His pace and combination play strengthen an improving attacking line.
European Cup
Keegan is instrumental in Liverpool's charge towards a double of League championship and European Cup
Experienced Centre Back Arrives at Forest
Larry Lloyd joins Nottingham Forest and becomes an influential central defender under Brian Clough. His uncompromising style adds authority to a team preparing for top-flight football.
Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Fall
Founder Member of The Fall
Firmani Manages Pelé Final Championship
Firmani guided the New York Cosmos to the 1977 NASL title during Pelé's final season as a professional player.
First Division Regular at Right Back
Viv Anderson establishes himself as Nottingham Forest's right-back during the club's climb under Brian Clough. His performances combine defensive discipline with support down the flank.
First European Cup Final Penalty
Phil Neal converted a penalty in Liverpool's 3–1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 1977 European Cup final in Rome.
First European Cup Final Wing Supply
Steve Heighway created chances from the wing and set up Liverpool's opening goal against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 1977 European Cup final.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Fulham Season Completion
Best concludes his Fulham spell after contributing goals and creative attacking play during the club’s campaign in England’s Second Division.
God Save the Queen
Sings God Save the Queen, which reaches number two on the Official Singles Chart during the Silver Jubilee period.
Golden Globe
Wins the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in Julia
Golden Globe Nomination - The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again brings Sellers another Golden Globe musical-or-comedy actor nomination in 1977.
Government after IMF Crisis
Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Government after IMF Crisis - Economic Policy
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 after IMF Crisis - Government Response
Government response under James Callaghan: Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Government after IMF Crisis - IMF
IMF context: Leads the Labour government as it attempts to renew the Social Contract after the IMF crisis.
Gray Young Player Award
Gray wins the PFA Young Player of the Year award after an outstanding campaign at Aston Villa under Saunders.
Holidays in the Sun
Sex Pistols release Holidays in the Sun as their fourth major single of 1977.
Housing Homeless Persons Act
Housing Homeless Persons Act 1977 creates duties toward homeless people
Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Human League
Founder Member of Human League
Human League
Founder Member of Human League
I Don't Wanna
Sham 69 release I Don't Wanna, introducing Jimmy Pursey's direct working-class vocal style to the British punk scene.
I'm Alive
999 release I'm Alive, their debut single and an early example of the band's fast melodic punk style.
In the Flesh Tour Begins
Pink Floyd launched an arena tour supporting Animals, featuring elaborate inflatables and stadium scale staging.
Jam
"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
Jenkins Commission
Begins leading the European Commission during a period of integration debates.
Johnny and the Self-Abusers Formation
Joins Johnny and the Self-Abusers during the Glasgow punk scene's rapid development.
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