Ridley Leaves Cabinet
His departure from government ended a ministerial career associated with privatisation and market oriented policies.
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1990 in Great Britain — Page 6
Explore 222 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1990.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1990
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Rise Through Forest Youth System
Steve Stone developed from Nottingham Forest's youth ranks into an important first-team midfielder. His combination of running and crossing later earned him selection for England.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Royal Greenwich Observatory Moves to Cambridge
The observatory's administrative and scientific operations transferred from Herstmonceux to Cambridge.
Second Division Promotion Captain
Captains Leeds United to the Second Division title as the club returns to England's top flight after eight seasons away.
Secretary
Appointed Secretary for Transport
Slaves and Masters
Sings on Slaves and Masters after replacing Ian Gillan as Deep Purple vocalist.
Some Friendly Number One
The Charlatans debut album Some Friendly reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Spender
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
Sunderland Promoted Following Playoff Reprieve
Smith takes Sunderland to the Second Division play-off final; despite defeat to Swindon Town, the club receives promotion after Swindon's financial-rule punishment.
Take That
Joins Take That as the youngest member after auditions organised by manager Nigel Martin-Smith.
Take That
Founder Member of Take That
The Green Man
Appears in "The Green Man"
Tony Award
Wins the Tony Award for role in Lettice and Lovage
Treasure Island
Stars in Treasure Island
Trident
Major inherits the Trident programme after becoming Prime Minister
Trident
Thatcher leaves office with the Trident programme established as Britain's planned strategic deterrent
World Cup
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.
World Cup Broadcasting Commentary
Greaves worked in television football coverage during the era when his presenting partnership with Ian St John attracted a large audience.
World Cup Group Stage
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.
Young Keeper in League Cup Winning Squad
Mark Crossley established himself as a Nottingham Forest goalkeeper during the closing years of Brian Clough's management. He belonged to the generation that carried the club into the early Premier League era.
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