Derby Managerial Appointment
Jim Smith takes charge of Derby County in 1995 and builds a side that secures promotion to the Premier League in his first season.
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1995 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 176 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1995.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1995
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Different Class UK Number One
Pulp's Different Class reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Direct Corner Goal for Preston
Beckham scored directly from a corner during his loan spell at Preston North End. The unusual finish showcased the ball-striking technique that later made his set pieces famous internationally.
Disability Discrimination Act
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 creates disability discrimination rights and duties
Divinities: Twelve Dances With God
Releases, "Divinities: Twelve Dances With God", solo
Division Two Championship and Trophy Double
Fry led Birmingham City to the 1994–95 Second Division title and the Football League Trophy, earning promotion while completing a lower-league double.
Editor
Appointed Editor of the Sunday Telegraph
Elastica Britpop Peak
Fronts Elastica during the band's major 1995 breakthrough as their debut album and singles achieve substantial British chart success.
Elastica Number One Album
Elastica's self-titled debut album reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Elizabeth II returns to South Africa for the 1st time in 48
Elizabeth II returns to South Africa for the 1st time in 48 yrs
Environment Act
Environment Act 1995 creates the Environment Agency and reforms environmental regulation
European Monetary Preparation
Argues that Britain should participate in preparations for a possible European single currency rather than exclude itself from the process.
Ferdinand Leads Newcastle Title-Chasing Attack
Les Ferdinand joins Newcastle from Queens Park Rangers and becomes a central goalscoring force for Kevin Keegan's title-chasing side, combining physical strength with excellent movement.
Finetime Breakthrough
Cast release Finetime, one of the singles that establishes John Power's new band in the Britpop era.
Football League Trophy Golden Goal
Tait headed the first golden goal to decide a Wembley final as Birmingham City defeated Carlisle United 1–0 in the 1995 Football League Trophy.
Gladstone
Publishes a major biography of William Ewart Gladstone.
Golden Globe
Golden Globe for Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility
GoldenEye
Debuts as M in GoldenEye, becoming the first woman to portray James Bond's intelligence chief in the film series.
Great Things
Echobelly release Great Things, one of the band's best-known mid-1990s singles.
H G The History of Mr Wells
Publishes H G The History of Mr Wells, reflecting his interest in radical literature.
Kavanagh QC
First stars in Kavanagh QC
King of the Kerb
Echobelly release King of the Kerb as the band's British chart profile continues to grow.
League Cup Final Two Goals
Steve McManaman scored both Liverpool goals in the 2–1 League Cup final victory over Bolton Wanderers in 1995.
Lenny Top Ten Single
Lenny becomes a UK Top Ten single for Supergrass during the band's rapid 1995 rise.
Liverpool League Cup Success
Roy Evans led Liverpool to the 1995 League Cup by defeating Bolton Wanderers, earning his first major trophy as the club's manager.
Mansize Rooster Single
Supergrass release Mansize Rooster as their early chart momentum builds during the Britpop boom.
May Defensive Duty in Title Near Miss
May featured in United's defensive group as the club's title bid narrowly fell short of Blackburn during Cantona's enforced absence.
Midnight in Saint Petersburg
Stars in Bullet to Midnight in Saint Petersburg. Stars in Bullet to Beijing
Mis-Shapes and Sorted for E's & Wizz
Pulp's double A-side single reaches number two on the UK singles chart.
Mogwai Formation
Helps form Mogwai in Glasgow and becomes the band's bassist.
Mogwai Formation
Helps form the post-rock band Mogwai in Glasgow.
Mogwai Formation
Joins the founding lineup of Glasgow post-rock band Mogwai.
Morning Glory Album Success
What's the Story Morning Glory becomes a UK number one album and one of the defining commercial successes of Britpop.
New Labour Economic Credibility
Brown promotes fiscal discipline and economic stability before the next general election.
Newcastle Builds Premier League Title Challenge
Keegan assembles a Newcastle team capable of challenging Manchester United, recruiting attacking talent and establishing the aggressive style later associated with the Entertainers.
Newell Wins Premier League Medal
Newell is part of Blackburn's title-winning squad, offering attacking depth behind the established Shearer–Sutton partnership.
Nixon
Stars in Nixon
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in international affairs.
Nobody Else
Appears on Nobody Else, his final studio album with Take That before leaving the group.
Northern Lights
Publication of "Northern Lights"
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