10 January 1992Bombing of WhitehallJohn Roy Major
A 5 pound bomb explodes in Whitehall
Historical records for Great Britain in 1992, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
A 5 pound bomb explodes in Whitehall
Lush reach the UK Top Forty with the For Love EP during the band's early alternative-rock success.
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the ninth annual induction dinner, Paul McCartney is his presenter, and Yoko Ono accepts the award on behalf of her late husband
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the ninth annual induction dinner, Paul McCartney is his presenter, and Yoko Ono accepts the award on behalf of her late husband
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Local Government Bill.
Addresses Commons questions concerning the Environment Business Forum.
Addresses Commons questions concerning European Regional Development Fund support.
Admits affair with secretary
Signs the Maastricht Treaty, deepening Conservative divisions over Europe.
Represents Britain while preserving the single-currency opt-out.
Confirms the negotiated British position including treaty opt-outs.
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Foreign Secretary.
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
Lush's Spooky reaches number seven on the UK albums chart.
John Lennon is given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards
Announces the date of the general election
Wins a Conservative majority in the general election.
The Government majority is cut to 21. Conservatives 336, Labour 271, Liberal democrats 20 & others 24
Becomes Father of the House as the longest continuously serving MP.
Brown is re-elected for Dunfermline East after Labour's fourth consecutive defeat.
Major's election victory maintains Government commitment to bringing Trident into service
Appointed President of the Board of Trade and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party
Appointed Chief Secretary of the Treasury
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Minister of National Heritage
Appointed Minister of Social Security
Appointed Minister of the Transport
Appointed Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Employment
Appointed Minister of Employment
Appointed Minister of Health
Appointed Minister of Northern Ireland
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for Wales
Is appointed a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter.
Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 36,230
Night Calls enters the UK albums chart and becomes one of his stronger later British chart releases.
Answers a parliamentary question concerning company takeovers.
Death of Robert Morley
David Bowie and model Iman hold their wedding ceremony in Florence.
Addresses Commons questions on regeneration and industrial policy.
Addresses Commons questions on recession and industrial conditions.
Returns to Black Sabbath for Dehumanizer, reuniting with Iommi, Butler and Vinny Appice.
Healey enters the House of Lords as a life peer after leaving the Commons.
Announces and answers questions on reorganisation of the Department of Trade and Industry.
The Verve enter the UK singles chart with She's a Superstar during the band's early psychedelic phase.
Addresses Commons questions concerning the engineering industry.
Sets out Government support available to British exporters and links it to restructuring of the DTI.
Appointed Deputy Party Leader of the Labour Party
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Loses the election for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party
Wins the election for the leadership of the Labour Party
Bobby Robson moves to Sporting Lisbon where his Portuguese interpreter is a young Jose Mourinho, future F.C. Porto and Chelsea manager
Brown wins election to Labour's Shadow Cabinet.
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet, Shadow Home Secretary
Hosts international negotiations seeking to contain the Bosnian conflict.
Heads the conference of conflict in former Yugoslavia
Aston Villa begins the inaugural Premier League season as a founder member.
Waters releases "Amused to Death", about the corrupting, desensitising nature of television
Britain suspends sterling's membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
The decision to leave the ERM is agreed after emergency discussions involving Lamont, Prime Minister John Major, Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, President of the Board of Trade Michael Heseltine and Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke.
By 7:00PM Norman Lamont announces Britain will leave the ERM and rates would remain at the new level of 12 percent
In 2005, documents released under the Freedom of Information Act indicated that the cost of Black Wednesday was £3.3 billion
The Bank of England attempts to prop up their currency as per the decision made by Norman Lamont and Robin Leigh-Pemberton, the and Governor of the Bank of England respectively
The Bank of England's intervention was ineffective because Soros' Quantum Fund was dumping pounds far faster. The Bank of England continued to buy and Quantum continued to sell until Lamont told Prime Minister John Major that their pound purchasing was failing to produce results
The decision to withdraw had been agreed at an emergency meeting during the day between Norman Lamont, Prime Minister John Major, Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, President of the Board of Trade Michael Heseltine, and Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke (the latter three pro-Europeans)
The Bank of England attempts to prop up their currency as per the decision made by Norman Lamont and Robin Leigh-Pemberton, the and Governor of the Bank of England respectively
The Bank of England's intervention was ineffective because Soros' Quantum Fund was dumping pounds far faster. The Bank of England continued to buy and Quantum continued to sell until Lamont told Prime Minister John Major that their pound purchasing was failing to produce results
Sterling leaves the Exchange Rate Mechanism, damaging Conservative European policy credibility.
Major keeps his economic team unchanged for seven months after Black Wednesday before he replaced Norman Lamont with Kenneth Clarke as Chancellor of the Exchequer
The British Conservative Government is forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) after it was unable to keep the pound above its agreed lower limit in the ERM.
The UK Treasury estimates the cost of Black Wednesday at 3. 4 billion pounds.
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament, when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currencys value.
The UKs forced withdrawal from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) is succeeded by a partial economic recovery with a new policy of flexible exchange rates, allowing lower interest rates and devaluation - increased demand for UK goods in export markets
At 10:30 AM on 16 September, the British Government announced a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent to tempt speculators to buy pounds.
By 7:00 that evening, Norman Lamont, then Chancellor, announced Britain would leave the ERM and rates would remain at the new level of 12 percent
Despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers kept selling pounds, convinced that the Government would not stick with its promise.
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" when billions of pounds are lost defending the currency's value.
The Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent in order to tempt speculators to buy pounds, despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers keep selling
At 10:30 AM the Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from 10 to 12 percent to tempt speculators to buy pounds but base rates again to 15 percent but dealers keep selling pounds. By 7:00PM Lamont announces Britain will leave the ERM and rates would remain at 12 percent
The UK is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currency's value
Suspends Britains membership of the ERM.
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament, when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currencys value.
This record states: The UKs forced withdrawal from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) is succeeded by a partial economic recovery with a new policy of flexible exchange rates, allowing lower interest rates and.
This record states: devaluation - increased demand for UK goods in export markets.
The Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent in order to tempt speculators to buy pounds, despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers keep selling
Interest rates are set at 10 percent, the day after Black Wednesday
Joins Lazio for a fee of 5.5 million pounds, making his debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against Genoa which was televised in Britain as well as Italy
Joins Lazio for a fee of 5.5 million pounds, making his debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against Genoa which was televised in Britain as well as Italy
Publicly defends ratification of the Maastricht Treaty and challenges Conservative Eurosceptic arguments against European integration.
Publishes an article in The European opposing British ratification of the Maastricht Treaty.
Makes a major Commons statement on contraction and proposed closures in the coal industry.
Faces Commons debate on proposed pit closures and the Government review of the coal industry.
Attends the 50th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
Annual Conservative Party Conference, Thatcher & Tebbit oppose the Maastricht Treaty
Encourages Conservative resistance to further European political integration.
Elected Member of National Executive Council
Brown is elected to Labour's National Executive Committee.
Appointmed Member of National Executive Council
Publicly opposes the Maastricht settlement during the Conservative conference.
Wins the Commons paving motion that allows the Government to continue the Maastricht ratification process.
Addresses the Commons on the GATT Uruguay Round and British trade interests.
The "Shine On" box set is released
The "Shine On" box set is released
Iommi, Butler, and Appice back Ozzy Osbourne as part of what is billed as the singer's final live appearance
Announces a strategy for one-stop business support centres offering small and medium-sized firms advice on skills, exporting, technology, innovation and design.
Designs the one-stop business-support programme with chambers of commerce, training bodies, business organisations, local authorities and other partners.
Announces a strategy for one-stop shops providing advice and support to small and medium-sized businesses.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are separated
Lamont supports Britain's economic position as the Edinburgh summit addresses Maastricht and the Danish settlement.
Represents Britain as the Edinburgh European Council opens discussions on Maastricht ratification and the Danish settlement.
Marriage of Princess Anne to Timothy Laurence
Hurd helps defend Britain's Maastricht opt-outs while the Edinburgh European Council concludes.
Chairs the EU summit. A European summit is held which discusses the Maastricht Treaty
Chairs the EU summit
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Appears on A Million Love Songs as Take That build a strong British pop audience.
Wins Academy and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her strong performance in the British drama Howards End
Wins a BAFTA for playing the role of DCI Jane Tennison
Wins Academy and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her strong performance in the British drama Howards End
Iommi and Butler rejoin Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer
Iommi and Butler rejoin Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer
Stars as Count Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Norman Lamont presents the 1992 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1992 Budget under Norman Lamont sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Appears in Chaplin
Charities Act 1992 reforms charity fundraising and charity regulation
The Trades Union share of conference votes is reduced from 90% to 70%
Announces the Labour will be "tough on crime & tough on the causes of crime"
First appearance for Uniteds first-team as a substitute in a League Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Liberal-Democratic Party
Brown takes responsibility for Labour's national tax, spending and monetary-policy programme.
2nd in the Shadow Cabinet elections
Loses the election for the Leadership of the Labour Party. Loses the election for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party
The Labour Party win 34.4% of votes cast & 271 MPs
The Conservative Party win 41.9% of votes cast & 336 MPs, a majority of 21
Part of a group of young players at Manchester Utd who guide the club to win the FA Youth Cup, with Beckham scoring in the second leg of the final against Crystal Palace
Winner of the FIFA Gold Merit Order
Wins the 1992 Football Writers Association Tribute Award for an outstanding contribution to the national game
Mick Jagger appears in the film, "Freejack"
Further and Higher Education Act 1992 reforms further education and creates a new higher education framework
Briefs John Major for press conferences during the 1992 general election
Manic Street Preachers release debut album Generation Terrorists, establishing their confrontational early identity.
Simple Minds release "Glittering Prize"
Simple Minds release "Glittering Prize"
Appointed Governor of Hong Kong
8 yrs after his death a monument is erected in central London stirring up the debate about Harriss role in the war
The Deva Stadium of Chester City F.C. is opened in 1992, the first English football stadium to fulfil the safety recommendations from the Taylor Report, which was commissioned after the Hillsborough disaster of 1989
Wins Academy and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her strong performance in the British drama Howards End
Wins Olympic gold in the men's individual pursuit after setting exceptional qualifying times.
Performs with Take That on It Only Takes a Minute, one of the group's early breakthrough singles.
The Astronomische Gesellschaft awarded Hoyle the Karl Schwarzschild Medal.
Man Utd win the 1st League Championship since 1967
The trophy goes to Liverpool as Souness's side overcome Sunderland by 2-0.
Alex Ferguson is voted Manager of the Year by the League Managers Association
Appointed Manager of Sheffield Wednesday
After eight years of retirement and golf in Spain, Keegan returns to the game as manager of Newcastle United
Suede appear on the cover of Melody Maker before releasing a record, generating major attention around Brett Anderson and the band.
Elected Member of Parliament for Falmouth
Elected Member of Parliament for Rutland & Melton
Loses the election for the Leadership of the Labour Party. Loses the election for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party
Elected Member of Parliament for Ashfield
Elected Member of Parliament for Darlington
Elected Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley.
Wins the Olympic men's 100 metres title in 9.96 seconds.
Healey publishes My Secret Planet, reflecting his wide cultural and literary interests.
Publication of "New Paths to Victory", calls upon refrm of the trade union block vote
Publication of "New Paths to Victory", calls upon refrm of the trade union block vote
During John Roy Major's government, laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: Laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
During John Roy Major's government, the Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: The Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
Atlantic Records offer Syds family œ 75,000 for any new recordings, the family turn them down
Wins the 100m Olympic gold medal
Stars in the title role of Orlando, Sally Potter's adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel.
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party
Releases the solo album, "Paul Weller"
Hoyle examined possible light-element synthesis in extremely energetic Planck-scale fireballs.
Releases Pulp's third studio album Separations after years of limited commercial success.
Gives up his seat in the Commons
Resigns as Party Leader of the Labour Party
Healey retires from the House of Commons.
Appointed Minister of the Environment
Writes a TV movie called Seekers, starring Brenda Fricker and Josette Simon, produced by Sarah Lawson
Labour appoints Brown Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Appointed Spokesman for Social Security
Appears in Sister Act
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, 1st woman to hold post
Appears on Take That's debut album Take That and Party.
The Deva Stadium of Chester City F.C. is opened in 1992, the first English football stadium to fulfil the safety recommendations from the Taylor Report, which was commissioned after the Hillsborough disaster of 1989
Records, "The Days of Pearly Spencer"
Suede release The Drowners, their debut single and an important early record in the development of Britpop.
Tours with Genesis on The Way We Walk, closing the major Collins-fronted touring era.
Scores Liverpool's first goal in the 2-0 final victory over Sunderland.
1st appears in "A Touch of Frost"
Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act 1992 consolidates trade union and labour relations law
Serves as a special adviser at the Treasury during John Major's government.
Malcolm Rifkind becomes Defence Secretary during the final stages of Trident deployment planning
Releases "Us" (co-produced with Daniel Lanois), an album in which he explored the pain of recent personal problems; his failed first marriage, his relationship with Rosanna Arquette, and the growing distance between him and his 1st daughter
Wins the Olympic women's 400 metres hurdles title.
Wins the 100m World championship
Plays Heathcliff in the film adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
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