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1996 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 154 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1996.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1996
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June
July
Tattva Top Ten
Tattva becomes Kula Shaker's first major UK Top Ten hit.
Government Business Coordination
Answers Commons questions on arrangements for coordinating Government business during the summer recess.
Manager
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
August
Marriage
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."
Marriage
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
Marriage
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.
Marriage
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.".
Knebworth Concerts
Performs with Oasis at Knebworth during two landmark concerts that symbolise the commercial peak of mid-1990s Britpop.
September
England Debut in World Cup Qualifier
Makes his England debut in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Moldova.
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Coming Up Number One
Suede's Coming Up enters the UK albums chart at number one and renews the band's commercial momentum.
The Circle Top Ten
The Circle reaches number six on the UK singles chart, extending Ocean Colour Scene's successful 1996 run.
Mercury Prize for Different Class
Wins the Mercury Music Prize with Pulp for Different Class.
October
Keys to Ascension
Rejoins Yes for the Keys to Ascension concert and studio project.
Financial Stability Review Launched
Edward George serves as Governor when the Bank of England launches the Financial Stability Review to examine risks affecting the financial system.
Manifesto
The manifesto entitled New Labour is endorsed by Conference
New Labour
The manifesto entitled New Labour is endorsed by Conference
November
Death of Tommy Lawton
Death of Tommy Lawton
Single Currency
Answers Commons questions on the potential impact of European monetary union on UK competitiveness.
Windfall Tax
Leads a Commons motion opposing a proposed windfall tax on privatised utilities.
December
Civil Service Impartiality
Reaffirms the Government's commitment to a politically impartial home civil service.
Other events (month unknown)
1996 League Cup Final Second Goal
Ian Taylor scored Aston Villa's second goal against Leeds United in the 1996 League Cup final, giving Brian Little's side control after the interval.
1996 Promotion Campaign Midfield Role
Parker contributes experience and distribution in midfield as Leicester City wins promotion through the First Division play-offs in 1996.
A Design for Life
A Design for Life becomes a major UK hit and introduces the Manic Street Preachers' post-1995 phase.
A Maximum High Album
Shed Seven release A Maximum High during the commercial peak of the Britpop movement.
Atlas of Literature Editing
Bradbury edited The Atlas of Literature, an illustrated reference work about writers and literary geography.
BAFTA
Stars in, "The Crucible", BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Becomes Barcelona manager and works with Jose Mourinho on his coaching staff.
Batty Adds Defensive Balance to Newcastle
David Batty returns to Newcastle United from Blackburn Rovers and provides midfield tackling and distribution as Kevin Keegan attempts to sustain a Premier League title challenge.
Beckham Wide Supply to Cantona
Beckham's crossing and long passing offered service to Cantona during United's 1996-97 title-winning season.
Belle and Sebastian Formation
Becomes an early member of Belle and Sebastian during the group's formation in Glasgow.
Belle and Sebastian Formation
Forms Belle and Sebastian in Glasgow while developing songs for a college music project.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Publication of "Bridget Jones's Diary"
BRIT Best New Act
Supergrass win the BRIT Award for Best New Act after their breakthrough year.
Budget
Kenneth Clarke presents the 1996 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1996 Budget under Kenneth Clarke sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Labour Party
Cocaine Nights
Publication of "Cocaine Nights"
Community Shield Win Over Newcastle
Beckham featured as Manchester United defeated Newcastle United in the FA Charity Shield at Wembley. The victory launched a campaign in which United went on to retain the Premier League title.
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