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1985 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 209 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1985.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1985
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April
Begins an 11 day tour of the Far East
Begins an 11 day tour of the Far East
Debut
Makes his first team debut at home to Queens Park Rangers, coming on as a substitute
European Semi Final Comeback
Andy Gray scores during Everton’s 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich in the European Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final second leg, helping the club reach the final.
European Fighter Aircraft
Addresses Commons questions on the European Fighter Aircraft programme.
Strategic Defence Initiative
Addresses Commons questions on British policy toward the United States Strategic Defence Initiative.
May
G7
The G7 summit opens in Bonn
Cup Winners Cup Final Goal
Andy Gray scores for Everton as they defeat Rapid Vienna 3–1 in Rotterdam to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
European Final Decisive Strike
Trevor Steven scores Everton’s third goal against Rapid Vienna to confirm the club’s European Cup Winners’ Cup victory.
Birth of Mark Cavendish
Birth of Mark Cavendish
Everything She Wants
Wham!, featuring George Michael, became the 1st group since the Bee Gees in 1979 to have three consecutive no 1 singles. "Everything She Wants" starts a 2-week run at no 1
Joint Declaration Ratification
Serves as Foreign Secretary when Parliament completes ratification of the Sino-British Joint Declaration governing Hong Kong's 1997 transfer.
Foreign Policy Statement at Brussels
English officials announce no teams under their control will play football in Europe
Live Aid
Dave Gilmour appears at Live Aid as part of Bryan Ferrys band
Liverpool Manager
Becomes Liverpool player-manager after Joe Fagan retires.
June
Treaty of Accession
Thatcher represents Britain as member governments conclude the 1985 accession treaty with Spain and Portugal.
Committee on Northern Ireland
Appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Conservative backbench committee on Northern Ireland
Resignation of Ian Reginald Edward Gow
Despite his disagreement with government policy, he used his resignation speech to underline his personal devotion to Thatcher, describing her as "the finest chief, the most resolute leader, the kindest friend that any member of this House could hope to serve."
Resignation of Ian Reginald Edward Gow
Resign as Minister of State in HM Treasury over the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement
July
Live Aid
Performs at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium, appearing during one of the decade's most watched charity concerts.
Live Aid
Members of The Who reunite for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium.
Live Aid
Members of The Who reunite for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium.
Live Aid
Members of The Who reunite for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium.
Live Aid
Members of The Who reunite for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium.
World Record
Runs 1500 meters in 3 mins 29.67 secs
World Record
Runs the mile in 3 mins 46.31 secs
September
Cabinet
Rees, Jenkin & Gowrie leave the Government. Clarke, MacGregor & Baker join the Cabinet
Conference of SDP
Opening day of the SDP Conference in Torquay
Deputy Chairman
Appointed Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Broadcast
1st member of the Royal Family to appear on a live radio phone in on BBC Radio 4
Purge
Britain orders 25 Russian spies to leave the country
Flies out to Cairo to begin a tour of the Middle East
Flies out to Cairo to begin a tour of the Middle East
Sanctions
Howe tells the United Nations General Assembly that Britain supports agreed European Community measures intended to increase pressure on South Africa over apartheid.
October
Nuclear Power
Conservative delegates vote to support the Trident Programme at their Conference
Trident Programme
Conservative delegates vote to support the Trident programme at their party conference
Conference of Conservatives
Ends the conference with a speech offering the Police more men & equipment
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Commonwealth
Opposes sanctions on South Africa at the Nassau Commonwealth Conference. 16-23 October, attends the Commonwealth Prime Minister's conference
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