8 January 1996GovernorRichard Ralph
Appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands
Historical records for Great Britain in 1996, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands
Burrows leads Hubble observations showing a warp in the Beta Pictoris dust disk consistent with gravitational influence from an unseen planet.
Single Girl reaches the UK Top Thirty as Lush move toward the brighter pop sound of Lovelife.
Slight Return reaches number two on the UK singles chart and becomes The Bluetones' signature hit.
Catatonia enter the UK singles chart with Sweet Catatonia as the Welsh band's national profile begins to grow.
The Riverboat Song reaches the UK Top Twenty and begins Ocean Colour Scene's major 1996 breakthrough.
Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
Government record concerning the IRA: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
IRA context for John Roy Major: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people
Interrupts Michael Jackson's Earth Song performance at the Brit Awards in a widely reported stage protest.
The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire
The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire
The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire
IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire
Ladykillers reaches the UK Top Thirty and becomes one of Lush's most prominent Britpop-era singles.
"Real Love," a 1979 John Lennon demo finished in 1995 by the other Beatles, becomes the second new Beatles single to chart in less than three months. It is released as part of The Beatles Anthology recordings and TV special
Little manages Villa to a 3-0 League Cup final victory over Leeds United.
Leaves Genesis to focus on solo work, film music and other projects.
Lush's Lovelife reaches number eight on the UK albums chart.
Walkaway reaches number nine on the UK singles chart, giving Cast a major Britpop-era hit.
A statement in the Commons suggests BSE in cattle could be dangerous to human health
Band infighting and rumoured cocaine abuse led to his departure from The Stone Roses on April Fools Day 1996
Mansun's One EP enters the UK Top Forty during the band's breakthrough year.
You've Got It Bad becomes a UK Top Ten single during Ocean Colour Scene's breakthrough year.
Labour wins the Staffs South East byelection reducing the Government majority to 3
Moseley Shoals enters the UK albums chart and peaks at number two.
Pulp's Something Changed reaches number ten on the UK singles chart.
Kula Shaker enter the UK Top Forty with Grateful When You're Dead during their rapid 1996 breakthrough.
Catatonia's Lost Cat reaches the UK singles chart during the band's early breakthrough period.
Sale of the Century reaches number ten on the UK singles chart, giving Sleeper a Top Ten hit.
The Day We Caught the Train reaches number four on the UK singles chart.
Mansun's Two EP reaches the UK Top Forty as the Chester band builds a national following.
Dodgy's Free Peace Sweet reaches number seven on the UK albums chart.
Perform Quadrophenia at Hyde Park.
Tattva becomes Kula Shaker's first major UK Top Ten hit.
Answers Commons questions on arrangements for coordinating Government business during the summer recess.
Robson takes over at Barcelona, where once again his assistant is Mourinho, Robson had made Mourinhos move with him to Camp Nou a condition of his employment
Under Elizabeth IIs Letters Patent, a divorced wife of a Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland "shall not be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of Royal Highness."
Dianna is no longer married to the Prince of Wales, and so has ceased to be a Royal by-marriage, Diana loses the style Her Royal Highness and instead was styled, as Diana, Princess of Wales
Their divorce is finalised, Diana receives a lump sum settlement of around œ17,000,000 along with a legal order preventing her from discussing the details.
Under Elizabeth IIs Letters Patent, a divorced wife of a Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland "shall not be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of Royal Highness.".
Performs with Oasis at Knebworth during two landmark concerts that symbolise the commercial peak of mid-1990s Britpop.
Makes his England debut in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Moldova.
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Suede's Coming Up enters the UK albums chart at number one and renews the band's commercial momentum.
The Circle reaches number six on the UK singles chart, extending Ocean Colour Scene's successful 1996 run.
Wins the Mercury Music Prize with Pulp for Different Class.
Rejoins Yes for the Keys to Ascension concert and studio project.
The manifesto entitled New Labour is endorsed by Conference
The manifesto entitled New Labour is endorsed by Conference
Death of Tommy Lawton
Answers Commons questions on the potential impact of European monetary union on UK competitiveness.
Leads a Commons motion opposing a proposed windfall tax on privatised utilities.
Reaffirms the Government's commitment to a politically impartial home civil service.
A Design for Life becomes a major UK hit and introduces the Manic Street Preachers' post-1995 phase.
Shed Seven release A Maximum High during the commercial peak of the Britpop movement.
Stars in, "The Crucible", BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Becomes Barcelona manager and works with Jose Mourinho on his coaching staff.
Becomes an early member of Belle and Sebastian during the group's formation in Glasgow.
Forms Belle and Sebastian in Glasgow while developing songs for a college music project.
Publication of "Bridget Jones's Diary"
Supergrass win the BRIT Award for Best New Act after their breakthrough year.
Kenneth Clarke presents the 1996 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1996 Budget under Kenneth Clarke sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Appointed Chairman of the Labour Party
Publication of "Cocaine Nights"
Records the album Sutras with producer Rick Rubin
The Bluetones release Cut Some Rug during the successful campaign for Expecting to Fly.
Pulp win the Mercury Music Prize for Different Class, recognising one of the defining British albums of the mid-1990s.
Education Act 1996 consolidates education law
Winner an Emmy for Prime Suspect 4: "Scent of Darkness"
Employment Rights Act 1996 consolidates individual employment rights
Opposes using referendums as a routine mechanism for resolving major European policy questions, fearing they could intensify Conservative divisions.
Everything Must Go becomes a major UK album success and brings Manic Street Preachers to a broader audience.
The Bluetones debut album Expecting to Fly reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Rejoins Lydon, Jones and Cook for the Filthy Lucre reunion tour.
Releases a solo cover of Freedom, marking his first single after leaving Take That.
Joins Genesis as lead vocalist after Phil Collins leaves the band.
Going for Gold gives Shed Seven their biggest UK singles-chart success of the decade.
Good Enough becomes Dodgy's biggest UK singles-chart hit, reaching the Top Five.
Govinda gives Kula Shaker another UK Top Ten single during their breakthrough year.
Directs and stars in an unabridged screen adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The EC imposes sanctions on British beef
Kula Shaker release Hey Dude, continuing the band's run of successful Britpop-era singles.
The Trident submarine force expands as additional Vanguard class boats enter Royal Navy service
Housing Act 1996 reforms housing allocation, homelessness, and social rented housing rules
The EC imposes sanctions on British beef
Berners-Lee helps invent a standard entitled Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Kula Shaker's debut album K reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Is knighted for services to music after decades as a leading producer and arranger.
Publication of "Last Orders", winner of the 1996 Man Booker Prize
Publication of "Last Orders", winner of the 1996 Man Booker Prize
Publication of "Last Orders", winner of the 1996 Man Booker Prize
Appointed England Manager
The trophy goes to Manchester United as Ferguson's side overcome Liverpool by 1-0. The victory adds another chapter to the club's FA Cup record.
The Bluetones release Marblehead Johnson, extending their run of charting Britpop-era singles.
Uses his senior government role to help drive preparations for the Millennium Exhibition and secure cross-party continuity for the project.
At the beginning of the 1996-97 season David Beckham is given the number 10 shirt that had most recently been worn by Mark Hughes
Oasis sell out two consecutive nights at Knebworth, playing to over 250,000 fans, Only Genesis had previously achieved this feat
Awarded the OBE
Awarded the OBE
One to Another becomes a UK Top Ten single as The Charlatans enjoy renewed mid-1990s success.
Releases Organic, revisiting earlier material with new arrangements alongside additional songs.
Osbourne headlines the first "Ozzfest," a summer festival tour that features hard rock and heavy metal bands
Brown commits Labour to initial adherence to the Conservative Government's spending plans.
Appointed Privy Counsellor
Makes his Deep Purple studio debut on Purpendicular, giving the band a refreshed guitar sound.
The EC imposes sanctions on British beef
Cast release Sandstorm during the strong chart run following their debut album.
Following an appearance alongside Oasis at their Knebworth concert, playing guitar on Champagne Supernova, he formed his own band, The Seahorses (it has been pointed out that this name is an anagram of "he hates roses"
Stars in Secrets & Lies
Directs Secrets and Lies, which wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Sex Pistols reunite for the "Filthy Lucre" tour
Appointed Spokesman for the Treasury
Stars in, "The Crucible", BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Stars as Count Laszlo de Almasy in The English Patient and receives a Best Actor nomination.
England striker Alan Shearer is transferred from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle for a then world record fee of œ15 million
Catatonia release debut album Way Beyond Blue, laying the foundation for their later commercial breakthrough.
Wide Open Space becomes one of Mansun's defining singles during the late Britpop period.
England striker Alan Shearer is transferred from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle for a then world record fee of œ15 million
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