She's Not There and Kicks EP
She's Not There and the Kicks EP enter the Official Singles Chart and reach the UK Top Forty.
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1979 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 273 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1979.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1979
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London Calling Album
London Calling enters the UK albums chart, reaching the Top Ten and expanding the Clash's sound beyond early punk.
Security-Ulster
Visits the security services in Ulster
Other events (month unknown)
1979 FA Cup Final Late Winner
Scores Arsenal's dramatic late winning goal after Manchester United had recovered from 2-0 down.
20th Century Boy
Siouxsie and the Banshees release a cover of 20th Century Boy as a single B-side.
after the 1979 General Election
The Castle Diaries are published after the 1979 General Election, and chronicled her time in office from 1964-1976 and provide an insight into the workings of Cabinet Government
Alan Devonshire Chosen as Hammer of the Year
Alan Devonshire wins West Ham’s main supporters award, rewarding his skilful running and the chance creation he supplies from wide midfield.
Alien
Directs Alien, combining science fiction and horror in a film that becomes a major genre landmark.
All My Love
Karac's death inspires Plant's tribute All My Love on In Through the Out Door.
All Shook Up
Works with Cheap Trick on All Shook Up, bringing his production approach to American power pop.
Amnesty International
Townshend became the first major rock musician to donate his services to the human rights organisation Amnesty International when he performed three songs for its benefit show The Secret Policemans Ball
Another Kind of Blues
UK Subs release debut album Another Kind of Blues during their major 1979 breakthrough.
Arguments
Publication of "Arguments for Socialism"
Arguments for Socialism
Publication of "Arguments for Socialism"
Arsenal Final Success with Neill
A 3-2 result over Manchester United brings Arsenal the trophy under Neill.
Babylon's Burning Television Breakthrough
Performs Babylon's Burning with the Ruts during the band's rapid rise into the British punk mainstream.
Banking Act
Banking Act 1979 creates a statutory banking supervision regime
Basic Income Tax Reduction
Reduces the basic rate of income tax from 33 percent to 30 percent in his first Budget as Chancellor.
Being There
Sellers plays Chance, the sheltered gardener at the centre of Being There.
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Stars in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure. Stars in Ashanti
Black Sabbath
Joins Black Sabbath after Ozzy Osbourne is dismissed, beginning the Dio-fronted era.
Bow Wow Wow
McLaren was approached by Adam Ant to manage Adam and the Ants following their debut album release in late 1979, soon after which three members of the band seceded to create Bow Wow Wow under McLarens management
Boxing Day Derby Triumph
Charlton managed Sheffield Wednesday to a memorable 4-0 victory over local rivals Sheffield United, galvanising the club's promotion campaign.
Boxing Day Derby Winning Goal
Curran scored for Sheffield Wednesday during the famous 4-0 Boxing Day derby victory over Sheffield United, a turning point for the club.
Bremner Signs for Villa Championship Push
Bremner joins Villa from Hibernian and adds the running and tackling that become vital to the club's midfield balance.
Budget
Geoffrey Howe presents the 1979 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1979 Budget under Geoffrey Howe sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Bundesliga Championship
Hamburger SV win the Bundesliga title for the first time in its history in the 1978-79 season, with Keegans unflinching commitment proving decisive
Buzzcocks
The Buzzcocks release "A Different Kind of Tension"
Caltech Gravitational Wave Group
Drever joins Caltech to lead experimental gravitational-wave research, bringing interferometer experience from Glasgow into the developing American programme for large laser detectors.
Cast of Thousands
The Adverts release second album Cast of Thousands before the original group dissolves.
Central Defensive Display in Munich
Larry Lloyd marshals Forest's back line in the European Cup final as Malmö struggle to find an equaliser. The victory rewards his physical defending within Brian Clough's disciplined side.
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Clash
The Clash record London Calling. Produced by Guy Stevens
Clash
The Clash record London Calling. Produced by Guy Stevens
Clash
The Clash record London Calling. Produced by Guy Stevens
Clean Sheet Against Malmo
Peter Shilton keeps a clean sheet in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö. His dependable goalkeeping preserves the lead established by Trevor Francis's header.
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Pythons Life of Brian"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Pythons Life of Brian"
Comedy
Corbett suffers his first heart attack and appeares in pantomime at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley
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