Drama
Dramatization of "Moonlight"
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1993 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 152 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1993.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1993
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Drama
Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff write and direct the Broadway adaptation of the Who album Tommy
Edgar Award
Wins an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for her work on Prime Suspect
Elastica Emergence
Fronts Elastica as the London band begins attracting attention within the developing Britpop scene.
Emmott Assumes Editorship
Bill Emmott became editor and presided over the magazine as globalisation and new information technologies gained prominence.
European Victory in Munich
Bryan Gunn played in goal as Norwich City recorded a historic away victory against Bayern Munich, with the German side held to one goal in the 1993 UEFA Cup match.
Everything Changes
Appears on Everything Changes as Take That become Britain's leading boy band.
Final Season Under Father at Forest
Nigel Clough completes the 1992-93 campaign under his father Brian as Nottingham Forest are relegated. Their long association ends when the manager retires and the forward later moves to Liverpool.
First Arsenal Women's FA Cup Title
Guides Arsenal Women to their first Women's FA Cup title with a 3-0 victory over Doncaster Belles.
First Premier League Championship
Manchester United secure the inaugural Premier League championship under Ferguson, ending the club’s 26-year wait for an English top-flight league title.
First Professional Manchester United Contract
Beckham signed professional terms with Manchester United after progressing through the youth team. The agreement marked the transition from academy prospect to a senior footballer competing for first-team opportunities.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Gascoigne Equalises Late in Rome Derby
Paul Gascoigne headed in a late goal against Roma, creating one of Lazio's enduring derby memories of the 1990s.
Giggs Attacks Alongside New Number Seven
Giggs supplied pace down United's left side while Cantona provided passes and combinations through the centre in a title-winning attack.
Goals in FA Cup Final and Replay
Scores Arsenal's goal in both the FA Cup final and its replay against Sheffield Wednesday.
Graham Secures Cup Against Sheffield Wednesday
Graham ends the tournament with Arsenal on top after the 2-1 final against Sheffield Wednesday.
Grammy Award
A double-live album, "Live and Loud," is released, the live version of "I Dont Wanna Change the World," earns Osbourne a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance."
Have I Told You Lately
Releases a successful live version of Have I Told You Lately from Unplugged and Seated.
Home Office Special Adviser
Moves from the Treasury to work as a special adviser at the Home Office.
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Office Minister
Hughes Partners Cantona for United Title
Hughes provided robust centre-forward play alongside Cantona as Manchester United secured the 1992-93 English league championship.
I Dont Wanna Change the World
A double-live album, "Live and Loud," is released, the live version of "I Dont Wanna Change the World," earns Osbourne a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance."
Late Derby Equaliser Against Roma
Paul Gascoigne heads a dramatic late equaliser against Roma in the capital derby, producing one of the most celebrated moments of his spell with Lazio.
Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act
Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 expands leaseholder rights and urban development powers
Leeds Defensive Partnership
Consolidates his position in the Leeds United defence after joining the club and helps provide stability during its early Premier League years.
Legislation
Legislation is passed to nationalize the railways
Lipgloss Chart Breakthrough
Pulp's Lipgloss becomes one of the singles that brings Jarvis Cocker and the band into wider national attention.
Live and Loud
A double-live album, "Live and Loud," is released, the live version of "I Dont Wanna Change the World," earns Osbourne a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance."
Manager
Appointed player-manager of Barnsley
Manager
Appointed Player-Manager of Chelsea
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur release Modern Life Is Rubbish, an album that helps define the emerging British guitar-pop sound associated with Britpop.
Much Ado About Nothing
Directs and stars as Benedick in the film adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing.
Naked
Directs Naked, a dark urban drama centred on an alienated drifter in London.
National Lottery etc Act
National Lottery etc Act 1993 creates the National Lottery framework
Newcastle First Division Promotion Title
Keegan guides Newcastle United to the 1992–93 First Division championship, securing promotion to the new Premier League with an adventurous attacking philosophy.
Norwich Top Flight Wing Play
Ruel Fox supplied pace and creative wing play for Norwich City during the club's third-place finish in the inaugural Premier League season.
Norwich UEFA Cup Defence
Ian Butterworth formed part of Norwich City's defensive unit during the 1993-94 UEFA Cup campaign, in which the Canaries eliminated Bayern Munich.
OBE
David Jason is made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Player of the Year
Waddle is named the writers Footballer of the Year following a season of outstanding creative play that helps Sheffield Wednesday reach two domestic cup finals.
Pray
Performs with Take That on Pray, the group's first UK number one single.
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