Derby Championship Promotion Forward
Phil Gee contributes to the attack during Derby County’s 1986-87 Second Division title campaign, which restores the team to the highest tier.
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1987 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 159 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1987.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1987
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Diaries
Publication of "Diaries"
Duran Duran
Le Bon, Rhodes and John Taylor reunite to record & perform as Duran Duran
Early Manchester United Rebuilding
Ferguson reshapes Manchester United’s squad and training culture during his first full calendar year in charge, laying foundations for a longer-term challenge for major honours.
Economy of Great Britain
From early 1987 until March 1988, the Treasury informally shadows the Deutsche Mark even though the United Kingdom is not a member of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
Election
The SDP-Liberal Alliance win 22.6% of the popular vote, 7% behind Labour
Election
Agrees on the eve of the election with Lawson & Walker to privatize electricity
Empire of the Sun
Gains international attention as a child actor playing Jim Graham in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun.
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
Lawson supports a policy of informally shadowing the Deutsche Mark from early 1987 until March 1988 while Britain remains outside the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
Ferry Aid
Moore collaborated on the UK charity record "Let It Be", a cover of the Beatles track, the record raised substantial funds for the survivors of the MS Herald of Free Enterprise disaster
Film Studies in London
Moves to London to study film at Saint Martin's School of Art while continuing his work with Pulp.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Golden Globe
Winner of a Golden Globe
Got My Mind Set on You
Releases the single "Got My Mind Set on You" reaches number two in the UK and number one in America. Releases Album, "Cloud Nine"
Grammy Award
Shares a Grammy win for the Land of Confusion music video during Genesis's commercial peak.
Health of Donald George "Don" Revie
Revie reveals he is suffering from motor neurone disease
High Profile Goalkeeper Signing
Peter Shilton joins Derby County from Southampton in 1987 and brings extensive England international experience to their newly promoted squad.
House of Lords
Appointed to the House of Lords as Baron Jenkins of Hillhead.
Human Rights Legal Practice
Starmer begins practising in criminal, public and human-rights law.
Income Tax
The 1987 Budget cuts two percentage points from the basic rate of income tax.
Inspector
First stars in Inspector Morse
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Bristol South
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Norfolk South West
Mensonge Satirical Novella
Bradbury published My Strange Quest for Mensonge, satirizing academic literary theory.
Miller Scores Wembley Full Members Cup Winner
Miller scores the only goal against Charlton Athletic as Blackburn Rovers wins the Full Members Cup.
Minister of Energy
Appointed Secretary of State for Energy
Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry
Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry
Minister of Transport
Appointed Secretary for Transport, 2nd term
Modern British Short Stories Anthology
Bradbury edited an anthology of modern British short stories for Penguin.
Momentary Lapse Tour Launched
The Gilmour led Pink Floyd began a major international tour after the dispute over the band's continued existence.
NHS AIDS Ward
During Margaret Hilda Thatcher's government, britain's first purpose-built AIDS ward opens at the Middlesex Hospital.
NHS AIDS Ward Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Britain's first purpose-built AIDS ward opens at the Middlesex Hospital.
NHS AIDS Ward NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Margaret Hilda Thatcher serves as Prime Minister: Britain's first purpose-built AIDS ward opens at the Middlesex Hospital.
NHS Heart Lung and Liver Transplant
During Margaret Hilda Thatcher's government, the world's first heart, lung and liver transplant is carried out at Papworth Hospital.
NHS Heart Lung and Liver Transplant Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The world's first heart, lung and liver transplant is carried out at Papworth Hospital.
NHS Heart Lung and Liver Transplant NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Margaret Hilda Thatcher serves as Prime Minister: The world's first heart, lung and liver transplant is carried out at Papworth Hospital.
No Not Bloomsbury Essays
Bradbury published No Not Bloomsbury, collecting essays on literary culture and fiction.
Nothing Like the Sun
Releases "Nothing Like the Sun"
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