Explore 261 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1981.
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The GLC appeal the "Fares Fair" court verdict, taking the case to the House of Lords but five Law Lords unanimously rule in favour of Bromley Borough Council, putting a permanent end to the Fares Fair policy, GLC transport chairman Dave Wetzel labelled the judges
that the GLC proceed with its policies regardless of their legality
The GLC appeal the "Fares Fair" court verdict, taking the case to the House of Lords but five Law Lords unanimously rule in favour of Bromley Borough Council, putting a permanent end to the Fares Fair policy, GLC transport chairman Dave Wetzel labelled the judges "Vandals in Ermine" while Livingstone maintained his belief that the judicial decision was politically motivated
The Oil and Gas (Enterprise) Bill is published on 17 December 1981, providing for the transfer of BNOC's oil-producing business and wider private-sector participation in oil and gas.
Uses streamlined keyboard textures on Abacab as Genesis moves away from dense progressive arrangements.
Appears in "Annie"
Allan Evans served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Aston Villa secured the 1980–81 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
With Aston Villa crowned English First Division champions in 1981, Dennis Mortimer was part of the title-winning side as midfielder in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Dennis Mortimer contributing to that collective effort.
The 1981 English league championship was earned by Aston Villa with Gary Shaw among the forwards associated with the team. Gary Shaw was part of the attacking unit that won the league and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
Gordon Cowans featured in the midfield of the league champions as Aston Villa secured the 1980–81 Football League First Division title. The midfielder linked defence and attack and contributed to the side’s control of important fixtures.
With Aston Villa crowned English First Division champions in 1981, Jimmy Rimmer was part of the title-winning side as goalkeeper in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Jimmy Rimmer contributing to that collective effort.
The 1981 English league championship was earned by Aston Villa with Ken McNaught among the defenders associated with the team. Ken McNaught served in the defensive unit of the championship team and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
Kenny Swain represented Aston Villa during the season ending in 1981, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a defender, Kenny Swain combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
Peter Withe represented Aston Villa during the season ending in 1981, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a forward, Peter Withe provided runs into scoring positions and attacking pressure during the championship season.
With Aston Villa crowned English First Division champions in 1981, Ron Saunders was part of the title-winning side as manager in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Ron Saunders contributing to that collective effort.
Tony Morley represented Aston Villa during the season ending in 1981, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a winger, Tony Morley advanced play along the flanks and supplied deliveries that helped the title-winning attack.
Alan Ball adds experience and incisive passing to Southampton's midfield during Kevin Keegan's time at the club, connecting the established internationals in Lawrie McMenemy's squad.
Autobiography, "Before I Forget"
Healey survives Tony Benn's challenge for the deputy leadership by a narrow margin.
Appointed Member of Blizzard of Oz
Ozzy releases Diary Of A Madman with the hits "Flying High Again," "Over the Mountain," and "You Cant Kill Rock & Roll. Blizzard of Ozz tours after the release of "Diary of a Madman.", during a performance, a bat is thrown onto the stage by a fan and Osbourne bites its head off while supposedly thinking its fake
Appointed Member of Blizzard of Oz
Appointed Member of Blizzard of Oz
Sees Yes disband temporarily after the Drama line-up ends.
Bremner gives Saunders's team tireless ball recovery and defensive running as Villa secure the top-flight championship.
Mortimer is credited with the adaptation of Evelyn Waughs Brideshead Revisited for Granada Television
British Nationality Act 1981 restructures British citizenship and nationality categories
British Steel continued significant staff reductions under MacGregor as management sought to cut financial losses.
Geoffrey Howe presents the 1981 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1981 Budget under Geoffrey Howe sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Victory over Manchester City by 3-2 completes an FA Cup-winning campaign for Burkinshaw and Tottenham Hotspur.
Supports a new approach at the deeply troubled Cantril Farm estate involving private financial institutions, new management and mixed-tenure housing.
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
The band come out with a single, "This Is Radio Clash", that further demonstrates their ability to mix diverse influences such as dub and hip hop
The band come out with a single, "This Is Radio Clash", that further demonstrates their ability to mix diverse influences such as dub and hip hop
Ray Clemence ended his Liverpool career in 1981 after more than a decade of outstanding goalkeeping and a collection of domestic and European trophies.
The government withdrew from an immediate confrontation over proposed mine closures after miners threatened nationwide action.
The governments withdrawal from immediate pit closure confrontation underscored the strategic importance of fuel supplies.
Cowans supplies composed passing and set-piece quality throughout Aston Villa's championship campaign under Saunders.
The Human League release the Album, "Dare"
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