Harry Redknapp Assumes West Ham Manager Role
Harry Redknapp becomes West Ham United manager after working on the coaching staff, beginning a lengthy period of Premier League football.
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1994 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 178 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1994.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1994
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Have a Little Faith Album
Releases the studio album Have a Little Faith.
Heavenly Creatures
Makes an acclaimed early film appearance in Peter Jackson's psychological drama Heavenly Creatures.
His 'n' Hers Album
Pulp release His 'n' Hers, the album that establishes the band as a major British alternative pop act.
His 'n' Hers Mercury Nomination
Receives a Mercury Music Prize nomination with Pulp for His 'n' Hers.
How Late It Was, How Late
Publication of "How Late It Was, How Late"
Invention of World Wide Web
Berners-Lee founds the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Keane Midfield Role in Cantona Double Side
Keane supplied ball winning and forward drives in the United team that completed the 1993-94 league and FA Cup double.
Knighthood
Bobby Charlton is knighted
La Plante Productions
Creates La Plante Productions, in 1994 and as La Plante Productions writes and produces the sequel to Widows, the equally gutsy Shes Out
Leader of the House of Lords
Appointed Leader of the House of Lords
Leader Opposition
Appointed Leader of the Opposition
League Cup Centre Back Victory
Shaun Teale helped Aston Villa contain Manchester United's forwards as the club secured a 3-1 victory in the League Cup final.
League Cup Final Opener Against United
Dalian Atkinson opened the scoring for Aston Villa against Manchester United in the 1994 League Cup final at Wembley.
Live Forever Top Ten Single
Live Forever gives Oasis their first UK Top Ten single and strengthens Noel Gallagher's reputation as the band's principal songwriter.
Manager
Appointed as manager of Southampton
Manager
Charlton is awarded the freedom of the city of Dublin in 1994 by Lord Mayor Tom s Mac Giolla
Manager
Sporting Lisbons rivals, F.C. Porto, hire Robson, with Mourinho appointed as his assistant manager
Manager
Bryan Robsons 13-year spell at Manchester United comes to an end after nearly 500 appearances and 99 goals in May 1994 when he accepts the role of player-manager at Middlesbrough
Manchester United Final Success with Ferguson
The trophy goes to Manchester United as Ferguson's side overcome Chelsea by 4-0.
Marriage
During a 1994 television interview, Charles admits that he had committed adultery "once it was clear the marriage had broken down"
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Barking
Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister of Transport
National Coal Board (NCB)
Only 15 deep coal mines remain at the time of privatisation in 1994
Nationalization
Railtrack is created as a monopoly owner of the railway infrastructure
Newcastle Third in First Premier League Season
Keegan's Newcastle side finishes third in the Premier League in its first season after promotion, delighting supporters with direct attacking football and prolific scoring.
NHS Organ Donor Register
During John Roy Major's government, the NHS Organ Donor Register is established for people wishing to donate organs.
NHS Organ Donor Register Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS Organ Donor Register is established for people wishing to donate organs.
NHS Organ Donor Register NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: The NHS Organ Donor Register is established for people wishing to donate organs.
No Quarter
The MTV UnLedded project presents restyled Led Zeppelin songs with Robert Plant.
Oasis acquire a record contract and
Oasis acquire a record contract and record the album Definitely Maybe, which becomes the fastest selling British debut album ever
Parklife Album
Blur release Parklife, the band's breakthrough album and a central record of the Britpop era.
Parklife Single
Blur release Parklife as a single, with Albarn's songwriting focusing on a distinctly British everyday-life narrative.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd are officially announced as the biggest grossing act in rock history, The "Division Bell" tour played to 5,500,000 people in 68 cities and grossed 150,000,000 pounds
Player of the Year
Blackburn Rovers marksman Shearer receives the writers award as his prolific scoring establishes him among the most feared forwards in the Premier League.
Portuguese Cup
Porto beat Robsons former club, Sporting Lisbon, in the Portuguese Cup final
Present Laughter Comic Anthology
Bradbury edited Present Laughter, an anthology exploring comic fiction.
Privatization
Only 15 deep coal mines remain at the time of privatisation in 1994
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Promotion Winning Centre Back
Colin Cooper strengthened Nottingham Forest's defence during the 1993-94 promotion season. His partnership with other experienced defenders helped the team finish second in the First Division.
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