17 January 1988Reform of GovernmentMargaret Hilda Thatcher
The Government proposes football fans should carry ID cards, later abandoned
Historical records for Great Britain in 1988, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Government proposes football fans should carry ID cards, later abandoned
The NUS calls a national strike in support of the 161 crew sacked by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for refusing to accept new terms & conditions
The NUS calls a national strike in support of the 161 crew sacked by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for refusing to accept new terms & conditions
The National Union of Seamen (NUS) backs down in the High Court after a three-day stoppage, which has stifled seafaring trade and transport in the UK
The National Union of Seamen (NUS) backs down in the High Court after a three-day stoppage, which has stifled seafaring trade and transport in the UK
Thousands of seamen at major british ports are continuing to strike even though their union has called an end to the action
Announces to the House of Commons his intention to privatize the electricity industry
Becomes a Liberal Democrat peer after the SDP and Liberals merge.
Releases Out of Order, renewing his late-1980s commercial momentum.
Pink Floyd play Berlin, the concert is very close to The Wall and 2,000 East German fans gather at their side to listen
Pink Floyd are one of the supergroups to play Knebworth Festival in aid of Nordoff Robbins music therapy
The band plays Versailles, the show is filmed for the "Delicate Sound Of Thunder" video
400,000 people watch Roger Waters stage "The Wall" in Berlins Potsdamerplatz with a variety of guests
Death of Robert Calvert
"The Wall - Live In Berlin" is released
Delivers the Bruges speech criticising centralising tendencies in Europe.
Thatcher delivers a major speech criticising European centralisation.
Appointed manager of Leeds United
First called up to the full England squad by Bobby Robson for a friendly against Denmark
Roger Waters issues a High Court writ against the band for breach of copyright, he claims $ 35,000 compensation for illegal use of the inflatable pig, one of his concepts, which has been used on their latest tour
Roger Waters issues a High Court writ against the band for breach of copyright, he claims $ 35,000 compensation for illegal use of the inflatable pig, one of his concepts, which has been used on their latest tour
Appointed manager of Leeds United
A collection of out-takes and unheard tracks by Syd is released under the title, "Opel"
Records Traveling Wilburys Vol 1 with Dylan and others.
Pink Floyd release the live album Delicate Sound of Thunder
Pink Floyd release "Delicate Sound Of Thunder"
British Steel shares begin trading after the state-owned corporation is privatised.
Announces Labour will not bring back the closed shop
Secretary of State for Transport during the Clapham Junction rail crash
Secretary of State for Transport during the Lockerbie Disaster, in which Pan-Am flight 103 was brought down by a bomb planted by Libyan agents over Scottish town of Lockerbie
Heads the only goal as Wimbledon defeat league champions Liverpool.
The film "A Fish Called Wanda" is written by John Cleese & stars Michael Palin
The film "A Fish Called Wanda" is written by John Cleese & stars Michael Palin
Starts in "A Handful of Dust"
Hoddle is voted the Best Foreign Player in French football
Birth of James Leroy Augustin Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jaggers son James Leroy Augustin Jagger
Birth of James Leroy Augustin Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jagger's son James Leroy Augustin Jagger. Birth of Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jagger's daughter Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger
Receive a BPI Lifetime Achievement Award.
Establishes a rate of income tax at 40% & a reduction of the basic rate of tax to 25%. Abolishes all higher rates of tax apart from the 40 per cent rate, and increased the main income tax personal allowances by double the rate of inflation
Nigel Lawson presents the 1988 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1988 Budget under Nigel Lawson sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Hoyle published a paper examining astronomical mechanisms that might contribute to ice ages.
Appointed Chairman of the Labour Party
Works for the Conservative Research Department.
Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 modernises copyright, design, and patent law
Leaves the 1980s Yes line-up and later forms Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe.
Abolishes all higher rates of tax apart from the 40 per cent rate, and increased the main income tax personal allowances by double the rate of inflation
An article by Walters published in The American Economis, "Unfortunately in Britain we can witness a performance of this tragedy, currently still running, enacted by Mr Lawsons misguided shadowing of the Deutschmark during 1987 to March 1989". An article by Walters published in The American Economist describes the "tragic consequences" of the "half-baked" European Monetary System"
Education Reform Act 1988 creates the national curriculum and changes school and higher education governance
Directs A Fish Called Wanda
Burnham begins studying English at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
FWA Footballer of the Year
Speaks of her unease at the prospect of a re-united Germany
Wimbledon finish as cup winners, with Gould overseeing the 1-0 result against Liverpool.
Suffers from a heart attack
Introduces GP budgets for patients with non critical conditions. Introduces a system for money to follow patients
The DHSS is split into the Health & Social Security Departments
Directs High Hopes, a bittersweet portrait of class and social change in London.
Housing Act 1988 creates assured tenancies and reforms private rented housing
Establishes a rate of income tax at 40% & a reduction of the basic rate of tax to 25%. Abolishes all higher rates of tax apart from the 40 per cent rate, and increased the main income tax personal allowances by double the rate of inflation
Abolishes all higher rates of tax apart from the 40 per cent rate, and increased the main income tax personal allowances by double the rate of inflation
Joins AS Monaco alongside George Weah and fellow Englishman Mark Hateley and immediately inspires the club to the 1988 Ligue 1 championship
The Employment Act gives union members access to accounts. The Employment Act creates a special commissioner. Criminal Justice Act, the Attorney General to appeal against Crown Court sentences
The Employment Act gives union members the right not to strike. The Employment Act gives union members the right not to be disciplined by their unions. The Employment Act gives union members access to accounts. The DHSS is split into the Health & Social Security Departments. Criminal Justice Act, the Attorney General to appeal against Crown Court sentences
Local Government Finance Act 1988 creates the community charge and national non-domestic rating
Leads the Liberal Democrat peers in the House of Lords.
Devoto and guitarist Noko team up under the name Luxuria and release two albums, Unanswerable Lust (1988) and Beast Box (1990)
Appointed Manager of the Ireland national team
During Margaret Hilda Thatcher's government, free breast screening is introduced for women over 50.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Free breast screening is introduced for women over 50.
This NHS development occurs while Margaret Hilda Thatcher serves as Prime Minister: Free breast screening is introduced for women over 50.
An album of previously unreleased material, "Opel," is released
Appointed Leader of the Social and Liberal Democrat Peers in the Lords
Named as the Barclays Young Player of the Year
British Steel is sold for œ2,500 million
Taylor leads Villa back to the top division at the first attempt.
Introduces GP budgets for patients with non critical conditions. Introduces a system for money to follow patients
The Employment Act gives union members the right not to strike. The Employment Act gives union members the right not to be disciplined by their unions. The Employment Act gives union members access to accounts. The DHSS is split into the Health & Social Security Departments. Criminal Justice Act, the Attorney General to appeal against Crown Court sentences
Inheritance Tax is reformed giving a single flat rate of 40%
Leaves showbusiness to open an antique shop near his Oxfordshire home
Releases "Roll With It", US no 1 Album
The Royal Navy prepares for the transition from Polaris submarines to Vanguard class Trident submarines
Begins serving as President of the Royal Society of Literature.
Appointed Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet, Shadow Energy Secretary
Makes her Bruges speech in which she recalls how Britain stood alone in 1940
Produces Sur la Mer for the Moody Blues, continuing their late-1980s studio period.
Establishes TECs & decentralizes training & increases employer input
Stars in Terry Gilliams The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Releases album, "The Travelling Wilburys Volume 1"
Joins Queens Park Rangers
Signs for Spurs, who pay Newcastle a fee of œ2.3 million, a British transfer record
Appointed Government Whip
Stars in Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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