Business Links
Addresses Commons questions concerning the Business Links network.
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1994 in Great Britain
Explore 178 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1994.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1994
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January
GATT
Addresses Commons questions on implementation and implications of the GATT negotiations.
Manufacturing Competitiveness
Addresses Commons questions concerning manufacturing performance.
Death of Harry Nilsson
Death of Harry Nilsson
Coal Industry Bill
Leads Commons proceedings on the Coal Industry Bill.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney
Cross Purposes
Returns as vocalist for Cross Purposes after the Dehumanizer line-up breaks apart.
February
Privatization
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds
Privatization
There are angry clashes in the House of Commons over the sale of the last major british car manufacturer Rover
Privatization
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds. Rover chairman George Simpson flies to Tokyo as soon as the BAe board agrees to accept BMWs offer
Markale Market Attack
Commands UNPROFOR as international pressure increases around Sarajevo.
Deregulation and Contracting Out Bill
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Deregulation and Contracting Out Bill.
Line Up UK Chart
Elastica's Line Up reaches the UK Top Twenty, giving the band an early national chart breakthrough.
Swallow EP Chart Debut
Sleeper make an early UK chart appearance with the Swallow EP, fronted by Louise Wener.
March
Mark Chart Debut
Shed Seven enter the UK singles chart with Mark, beginning the York band's run of Britpop-era hits.
Pink Floyd
"The Division Bell" is released. In keeping with the albums theme - a lack of communication, the band do not give any press conferences or interviews
Talk
Sings on Talk before the Rabin-era line-up ends.
Fourth League Cup Victory
Villa defeats Manchester United 3-1 to win the League Cup.
League Cup Final Goal
Saunders scores twice in Villa's League Cup final victory.
The Division Bell
Pink Floyd release The Division Bell
April
Insomniac Chart Entry
Echobelly's Insomniac enters the UK singles chart during the band's early Britpop rise.
Constitution of Great Britain
At a special Conference Clause 4 of the Party is changed to reflect the "New Labour"
Government
6 change portfolios, 4 are dismissed & 3 new members are appointed
His 'n' Hers Album
Releases His 'n' Hers, Pulp's first UK top-ten studio album.
Reform of Political Party
At a special Conference Clause 4 of the Party is changed to reflect the "New Labour"
May
Cup Winners' Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Parma to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Channel Tunnel
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
Death of John Smith
John Smith's death triggers a Labour leadership contest and discussions between Brown and Tony Blair.
Death of John Smith
Death of John Smith
Delicious Single
Sleeper's Delicious charts in Britain as the band develops its early Britpop following.
Competitiveness White Paper
Publishes the White Paper Competitiveness: Helping Business to Win, setting out a cross-government programme intended to strengthen British industrial competitiveness.
1994 Play Off Final Double
Walsh scores twice against Derby County, including a late winner, to give Leicester City a 2-1 victory in the 1994 promotion play-off final.
1994 Play Off Final Promotion
Little guides Leicester City to Premier League promotion by defeating Derby County 2-1 in the 1994 First Division play-off final at Wembley.
Wembley Promotion Defensive Role
Grayson forms part of Leicester City's team that beats Derby County at Wembley in 1994 and secures promotion to the Premier League.
Alliance Blair and Brown
Blair & Brown meet at Granita restaurant in Islington and reportedly agree a deal
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Death of Labour Leader John Smith, Tont Blair & Gordon Brown agree at the Granita restaurant that Tony Blair should stand for the leadership
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 34 goals for Newcastle United to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his record-breaking production during a full 42-match league season.
June
Split Album
Lush release Split, which reaches the UK Top Twenty during the transition toward their later Britpop-era sound.
July
Single Currency Option
Refuses to rule out eventual British participation in a European single currency if the necessary economic conditions are met.
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