3 January 1990Resignation of Norman FowlerNorman Fowler
Resigns from the Cabinet for family reasons
Historical records for Great Britain in 1990, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Resigns from the Cabinet for family reasons
Appointed Minister for Employment
Death of Terry Thomas
Is inducted with The Kinks into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Department of the Environment estimates the Community Charge will average 340 pounds. Dept of the Environment estimates for the Charge are double original estimates
The Football League in England and the Scottish Football League introduces regulations that clubs in the highest divisions (top 2 divisions in the English system must comply to the Taylor recommendations.
The Taylor Report is synonymous with the recommendation that all major stadia convert to an all-seater model, that all ticketed spectators have seats, as opposed to some or all being obliged to stand.
The final report is published in January 1990.
Announces increased compensation to farmers affected by BSE
The Charlatans make their first UK chart appearance with Indian Rope.
The ambulance dispute is settled
Announces he will leave the Cabinet in May & not contest the general election
Announces he will leave the Cabinet in May & not contest the general election
Begins the Sound and Vision tour, promoted as a final outing for many of his older hits.
Suspended from the House of Commons for not declaring his business interests
Resigns the party whip
Presents the Budget Statement to the House of Commons
The Tories lose Mid-Staffordshire after holding it with a majority of over 19,000. Labour win the Mid-Staffordshire by-election
Elected Member of Parliament for Mid-Staffordshire, overturns Tory majority of 14,654
Announces decision to retire
Wins the nomination to stand as the Labour candidate for Hampstead & Highgate
Anti-poll-tax campaigning feeds the mass London demonstration.
Poll Tax demonstrations in Trafalgar Square lead to arrests and damage.
The anti-poll-tax demonstration turns violent in Trafalgar Square.
Delivers the budget in the House of Commons
The Community Charge takes effect in England & Wales
44 Conservative MPs rebel against the Hong Kong Citizenship Bill
44 Conservative MPs rebel against the Hong Kong Citizenship Bill
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Wins his first Manchester United trophy as the club defeat Crystal Palace 1-0 in the final replay.
David G. P. Taylor becomes Governor of Montserrat
The Only One I Know reaches number nine on the UK singles chart and becomes The Charlatans' breakthrough hit.
The SDP continues as the Independent Social Democrats. David Owen announces the dissolution of the SDP
David Owen announces the dissolution of the SDP
Announces the dissolution of the SDP, continues as an Independent Social Democrat
The House of Lords rejects the War Crimes Bill
The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA context for Margaret Hilda Thatcher: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
Scores a late extra-time volley as England eliminate Belgium 1-0 from the World Cup.
Catches Thomas Berthold and is booked, which meant that he would be suspended for the World Cup Final if England won the match, Gascoigne is shattered by this and his subsequent tears became one of footballs most enduring images.
England play West Germany in the World Cup semi-final, after going 1-0 down early in the second half, Gascoignes Spurs team-mate Gary Lineker equalises for England with ten minutes remaining to force extra time.
The West Germany match culminates in a penalty shoot-out with Gascoigne originally intended to take the third kick, which was scored by Platt, but the Germans eventually won and England failed to reach the final.
Nicholas Ridley resigns from the Government after the Spectator interview
Nicholas Ridley resigns from the Government after the Spectator interview
Death of Margaret Lockwood
The Government gives œ3,000m to reduce the impact of the poll tax
An IRA bomb explodes at the Stock Exchange
An IRA bomb explodes at the Stock Exchange
Government record concerning the IRA: An IRA bomb explodes at the Stock Exchange
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: An IRA bomb explodes at the Stock Exchange
IRA context for Margaret Hilda Thatcher: An IRA bomb explodes at the Stock Exchange
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister to Margaret Thatcher
Both Neave and Gow were killed by car bomb attacks in 1979 and 1990 respectively.
Murdered by the IRA
Ian Gow is killed by an IRA car bomb
Death of Ian Gow, assassinated by the IRA
Ian Gow is killed by an IRA car bomb
Government record concerning the IRA: Murdered by the IRA
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Murdered by the IRA
IRA context for Ian Reginald Edward Gow: Murdered by the IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: Ian Gow is killed by an IRA car bomb
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Ian Gow is killed by an IRA car bomb
IRA context for Margaret Hilda Thatcher: Ian Gow is killed by an IRA car bomb
Sets the standard community charge at 379 pounds. 3 billion pounds extra is found from the Government to keep the community charge below 400 pounds
Sings on Tyr, continuing Black Sabbath's late-1980s and early-1990s Tony Martin era.
Britain joins the Allies & east & West Germany in a final settlement with Germany
Thatcher visits Czechoslovakia
Thatcher visits Hungary
Britain resumes diplomatic relations with Iran after the Rushdie affair
On what would have been John Lennons 50th birthday, "Imagine" is broadcast simultaneously in 130 countries
Inflation rises to 10.9%
Inflation rises to 10.9%
Oversees the Led Zeppelin boxed set remastering project.
Rejects proposals for deeper European political union in the House of Commons.
Resigns from the Government over differences with Margaret Thatcher over the EC
Howes resignation speech during the leadership election criticizes Thatcher
Howes resignation speech during the leadership election criticizes Thatcher
Resigns and criticises Thatcher's European policy, weakening her leadership.
Dissolves the SDP
Announces his challenge for the leadership of the Conservative Party.
In the first Conservative leadership ballot Thatcher receives 204 votes and Heseltine 152, forcing a second ballot under the party rules.
Wins 204 votes to Michael Heseltine's 152 in the first leadership ballot but does not achieve the margin required to avoid a second ballot.
Wins a majority of the party, over 187, but 4 short of stopping a 2nd ballot. Wins 204 votes to Michael Heseltines 152 in the party leadership election. Conservative leadership 1st ballot, Thatcher 204, Heseltine 152 & 16 abstentions
Anounces live on TV she will go forward to the 2nd ballot
Remains Prime Minister after the first ballot while the Conservative leadership contest proceeds to a second round.
Wins 204 votes to Michael Heseltines 152 in the party leadership election
Argues during the Conservative leadership contest that Britain should remain part of the core of European political and economic cooperation.
Announces intention to stand in the 2nd round of the Party leadership ballot
Announces she will not contest the 2nd ballot
Announces her intention to resign
Announces her resignation as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.
In the second leadership ballot Major receives 185 votes, Heseltine 131 and Hurd 56; Heseltine and Hurd then withdraw.
In the second leadership ballot John Major receives 185 votes, Michael Heseltine 131 and Douglas Hurd 56; Heseltine and Hurd subsequently withdraw.
Receives 185 votes in the second ballot; after Heseltine and Hurd withdraw, Major becomes Conservative Party leader.
Wins the Party leadership election, Major 185 votes, Heseltine 131 & Hurd 56
Appointed Party Leader of the Conservative Party
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term
Appointed Secretary of State for Environment for a second term.
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party
Asked by the Queen to form a Government
Becomes Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher resigns.
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Resigns as Prime Minister
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Appointed Chief Whip
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Minister of Education & Science
Appointed Minister of Energy
Appointed Minister for Scotland
Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister of Agriculture
Appointed Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Health
Appointed Minister for Northern Ireland
Appointed Minister for Wales
Observes another Conservative leadership crisis as Margaret Thatcher leaves office.
The 2 halves of the Channel tunnel are joined
The 2 halves of the Channel tunnel are joined
Leads the new Major government's fundamental review of the community charge and its relationship with local-government structure and finance.
Electricity privatization is launched
Made a baronet
Awarded the Order of Merit
Shares in twelve regional electricity companies begin trading after their flotation.
Scores the only goal of the replay as Manchester United defeat Crystal Palace.
Best Original Score for Dances with Wolves
Hoyle joined Halton Arp, Geoffrey Burbidge, Narlikar, and Wickramasinghe in presenting an alternative interpretation of the extragalactic universe.
Demonstrates a three-dimensional protein structure at near-atomic resolution using electron cryomicroscopy.
Releases Album, "Just Say, Ozzy". Releases Album, "Bark at the Moon"
The Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet relocates to Birmingham and adopts its new name.
Broadcasting Act 1990 restructures independent television and radio regulation
John Roy Major presents the 1990 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1990 Budget under John Roy Major sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Awarded the CBE
Employment Act, employment cannot be conditional on TU membership
Death of Rex Harrison
Leaves The Stranglers after sixteen years as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.
Starmer becomes a founding member of the newly established Doughty Street Chambers.
Dramatization of, "Exclusive"
Inflation rose to 5 per cent in 1998, and to 8 per cent in 1989 and 10 per cent in 1990
Awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990, for services to EU European democracy
Awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990, for services to EU European democracy
Become Mrs Thatchers election manager after the 1st ballot for the party leadership
Environmental Protection Act 1990 reforms pollution control, waste regulation, and statutory nuisance law
Food Safety Act 1990 modernises food safety enforcement and offences
Appointed an OBE
Publication of "Hopeful Monsters"
Secures the release of 33 British hostages
Inflation rose to 5 per cent in 1998, and to 8 per cent in 1989 and 10 per cent in 1990
Releases Album, "Just Say, Ozzy". Releases Album, "Bark at the Moon"
Amiss is knighted
Awarded a Knighthood
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Guides Liverpool to the club's eighteenth top-flight title.
Clough guides Forest to another League Cup victory with a 1-0 over Oldham Athletic, his 4th League Cup
Employment Act, employment cannot be conditional on TU membership. Employment Act, employers cannot deny someone a job because they are not a TU member
Duran Durans 7th album, "Liberty", is released
Before the 1990 World Cup, the FA told Robson that they would not renew his contract as England manager, so he moved on to The Netherlands to coach PSV Eindhoven.
Publication of "Moving Pictures"
National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 creates NHS internal market and community care reforms
Appointed Leader of the Conservative Party
Created Baroness Castle of Blackburn, of Ibstone in the County of Buckinghamshire
Publication of "Possession"
The Electricity Distribution Companies are sold for œ5,092 million. National Power & Power Gen are sold for œ2,230 million
Minister responsible for the privatization of the electricity industry
Publishes Collected Poems, bringing together poetry written across several decades.
The Employment Act, resticts the closed shop. Employment Act, employers cannot deny someone a job because they are not TU member
Sets the standard community charge at œ379. œ3 billion extra is found from the Government to keep the community charge below œ400. The Department of the Environment estimates the Community Charge will average 340 pounds. Dept of the Environment estimates for the Charge are double original estimates. The RPI Advisery Committee will include the Community Charge in the Retail Price Index
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Appointed Secretary for Transport
Sings on Slaves and Masters after replacing Ian Gillan as Deep Purple vocalist.
The Charlatans debut album Some Friendly reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
After the first two series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Nail found himself typecast before creating the detective series, Spender, which he co-wrote with Ian La Frenais, the show ran for three series from 1990 to 1993
Joins Take That as the youngest member after auditions organised by manager Nigel Martin-Smith.
Founder Member of Take That
Appears in "The Green Man"
Wins the Tony Award for role in Lettice and Lovage
Stars in Treasure Island
Major inherits the Trident programme after becoming Prime Minister
Thatcher leaves office with the Trident programme established as Britain's planned strategic deterrent
England play West Germany in the World Cup semi-final, after going 1-0 down early in the second half, Gascoignes Spurs team-mate Gary Lineker equalises for England with ten minutes remaining to force extra time.
Plays all three of the group games at World Cup held in Italy in as England top their group, providing the assist for Mark Wrights winner against Egypt.
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