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1997 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 252 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1997.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1997
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September
The Drugs Don't Work Number One
The Drugs Don't Work becomes The Verve's first UK number one single.
Governor Appointed
Tony Abbott becomes Governor of Montserrat during volcano recovery
Constitution of Great Britain
"Yes" vote in the referendum on Welsh Assembly. A majority of 50.3% in Wales vote in favour of a Welsh assembly
Independence of Great Britain
"Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Independence of Wales
"Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Referendum
"Yes" vote in the referendum on Welsh Assembly. "Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Devolution
Wales backs devolution by referendum
Referendum
Wales backs devolution by referendum
Candle in the Wind
Releases the single, "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Princess Diana
Life Thru a Lens
Releases Life Thru a Lens, his debut solo studio album.
Crafoord Prize Ceremony
Hoyle received the Crafoord Prize for pioneering work on nuclear processes in stars and stellar evolution.
October
Urban Hymns Number One
Urban Hymns enters the UK albums chart at number one and becomes The Verve's defining commercial success.
Single Currency Position
Brown says Britain will not join the single currency during that Parliament.
EMU Entry Assessment
Brown concludes that the five economic tests for early euro entry are not met.
Five Economic Tests
Brown sets five economic tests governing any decision to join the European single currency.
Five Tests Statement
Brown tells Parliament that euro membership depends on five economic assessments.
Save the Pound
Launches Conservative opposition to joining the euro.
November
Scandal
Plan to exempt Formula I from tobacco advertising ban is reported
Scandal
Blair apologises on TV for the handling of the Ecclestone affair. Bernie Ecclestone reveals 1 million pound donation to Labour
Constitution of Great Britain
The Government of Wales Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Help the Aged UK Top Ten
Pulp's Help the Aged reaches number eight on the UK singles chart.
December
Death of Stephane Grappelli
Death of Stephane Grappelli
Electoral Reform Commission
Appoints Jenkins to chair the Independent Commission on the Voting System.
Electoral Reform Commission Appointment
Is appointed to chair the Independent Commission on the Voting System.
Reform of Electoral System
Appointed chair of the Independent Commission on the Voting System.
Meeting with In Beijing to discuss issues of democracy
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Politics
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Rule of Hong Kong
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Bill Shankly Statue Unveiled at Anfield
A statue of Shankly was unveiled outside the Kop, commemorating the manager who had transformed Liverpool into a major domestic and European force.
Reform of Electoral System
47 Labour MPs vote against the cut in lone-parent benefits
Constitution of Great Britain
Introduces the Scotland Bill to the Commons, for a Scottish Parliament. Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Independence of Great Britain
Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Independence of Scotland
Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Legislation
Introduces the Scotland Bill to the Commons, for a Scottish Parliament
The New NHS White Paper
The government publishes The New NHS: Modern, Dependable, setting out plans to replace GP fundholding with primary care groups and strengthen cooperation.
Other events (month unknown)
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Acheson Inequalities Inquiry
Acheson is asked to lead an independent inquiry into inequalities in health and identify evidence-based priorities for reducing avoidable differences in health outcomes.
Angels
Releases Angels, the ballad that becomes one of his signature solo songs.
Angels
Robbie Williamss single "Angels" reaches no 1 in the UK charts
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