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1985 in Great Britain — Page 6
Explore 209 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1985.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1985
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Trident Programme
Defends Trident as the planned successor to Polaris in Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent.
Under a Raging Moon
The title track to "Under a Raging Moon" is a tribute to Who drummer Keith Moon, who died in 1978
Villa Academy Winger Breakthrough
Mark Walters established himself as a quick and skilful first-team winger at Aston Villa before later playing for Rangers and Liverpool.
Wham!
At the end of 1985, Wham! ends its relationship with Napier-Bell and Summers when George Michael leave Wham! for a solo career
Wham!
At the end of 1985, Wham! ends its relationship with Napier-Bell and Summers when George Michael leave Wham! for a solo career
Wham!
Negotiates for Wham! to become the first ever Western pop artist to play in communist China, they eventually play a concert there in April 1985 at the Workers Stadium in Beijing
Wham!
At the end of 1985, Wham! ends its relationship with Napier-Bell and Summers when George Michael leave Wham! for a solo career
Winterbottom Report
The Winterbottom Report, an FA enquiry into artificial playing surfaces is published
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