Bombing of Whitehall
A 5 pound bomb explodes in Whitehall
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1992 in Great Britain
Explore 273 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1992.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1992
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January
For Love EP
Lush reach the UK Top Forty with the For Love EP during the band's early alternative-rock success.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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
Local Government Bill
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Local Government Bill.
Environment Business Forum
Addresses Commons questions concerning the Environment Business Forum.
European Regional Development Funds
Addresses Commons questions concerning European Regional Development Fund support.
February
Scandal
Admits affair with secretary
Brexit
Signs the Maastricht Treaty, deepening Conservative divisions over Europe.
British Finance Signature
Represents Britain while preserving the single-currency opt-out.
British Treaty Signature
Confirms the negotiated British position including treaty opt-outs.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Foreign Secretary.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
Spooky Top Ten Album
Lush's Spooky reaches number seven on the UK albums chart.
Ulysses Jupiter Gravity Assist
Oversees the Ulysses Jupiter gravity assist that redirects the spacecraft into a high-inclination solar orbit needed to measure the solar wind over the Sun's poles.
Grammy Award
John Lennon is given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards
March
Election
Announces the date of the general election
April
Election
Wins a Conservative majority in the general election.
Election
The Government majority is cut to 21. Conservatives 336, Labour 271, Liberal democrats 20 & others 24
Father of the House
Becomes Father of the House as the longest continuously serving MP.
General Election Re-election
Brown is re-elected for Dunfermline East after Labour's fourth consecutive defeat.
House of Commons Service Ends
Ends his House of Commons career after representing Bebington, Reigate and East Surrey during separate periods between 1964 and 1992.
House of Commons Service Ends
Ends his service in the House of Commons after representing Blaby continuously from February 1974 through the 1992 general election.
Trident
Major's election victory maintains Government commitment to bringing Trident into service
Appointment
Appointed President of the Board of Trade and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary of the Treasury
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Minister of Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster
Minister of National Heritage
Appointed Minister of National Heritage
Minister of Social Security
Appointed Minister of Social Security
Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister of the Transport
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Minister of Employment
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Minister of Employment
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Minister of Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for Scotland
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
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