Arrival Ahead of Cup Success
Elliott joins Leicester City from Oxford United in January 1997 and becomes a commanding central defender in Martin O'Neill's developing side.
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1997 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 252 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1997.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1997
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Asian Financial Crisis Analysis
The Asian financial crisis exposed currency and banking weaknesses across several economies during Emmott's tenure.
Attack of the Grey Lantern Number One
Mansun's debut album Attack of the Grey Lantern reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Ball Captains Stadium of Light Era
Ball leads Sunderland as the club begins playing at the Stadium of Light following its departure from historic Roker Park.
Bank of England
The Bank of England is granted its independence in the conduct of monetary policy & responsibility for setting interest rates, a policy devised by Ed Balls
Bank of England
The Bank of England is granted its independence in the conduct of monetary policy & responsibility for setting interest rates, a policy devised by Ed Balls
Beckham Takes Vacant Number Seven
Beckham inherited United's number seven shirt after Cantona retired and became one of the club's most recognisable midfielders.
Bella Mafia
Stars in Bella Mafia
Bent
Mick Jagger appears in the film, "Bent"
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jagger's son Gabriel Luke Beauregard
Black Sabbath
The original line up reunites with Osbourne and releases a live album, Reunion
Black Sabbath
"The Ozzman Cometh" is released. A double-CD retrospective of Ozzy's work, it includes previously unreleased rehearsal tapes of four classic Sabbath songs. The original line up reunites with Osbourne and releases a live album, Reunion
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Bracewell Provides Fulham Promotion Experience
Paul Bracewell joins Fulham's ambitious project under Kevin Keegan, lending an experienced midfield voice to a club preparing to climb the English Football League.
Brentford Playoff Final Appearance
Webb guided Brentford to the Second Division playoff final, where the club fell short against Crewe Alexandra.
Brentford Wembley Promotion Final
Asaba played in Brentford's attack during its promotion challenge, which ended in a Wembley playoff defeat to Crewe Alexandra.
Broken Leg Against Aston Villa
Lampard suffers a broken leg in a match against Aston Villa, interrupting his development as an emerging West Ham midfielder.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 1997 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1997 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
called Psychos Path
Releases a solo album on Virgin Records called Psychos Path, he wrote all the songs and played all the instruments
Candle in the Wind 1997
Produces Candle in the Wind 1997, released in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the International Democrat Union
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term
Charlton Striker Return
Mendonca joins Charlton Athletic from Sunderland and becomes a prolific attacking figure in the push for promotion.
Commonwealth
Appointed Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
Constitution of Great Britain
Supports the Government of Wales Bill for a Welsh assembly
Crafoord Prize
Receives the Crafoord Prize for contributions to astrophysics.
Crime Sentences Act
Crime Sentences Act 1997 changes sentencing and criminal justice provisions
Debt Management Reform
Brown transfers government debt management from the Bank of England to a Treasury agency.
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and given a very large portfolio as the head of the newly created Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions. Appointed Deputy Prime Minister, 1st term
DETR
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and given a very large portfolio as the head of the newly created Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions
Dirac Medal
Receives the Institute of Physics Paul Dirac Medal and Prize for his contributions to theoretical particle physics.
Economy of Great Britain
The Bank of England is granted its independence in the conduct of monetary policy & responsibility for setting interest rates, a policy devised by Ed Balls
Election
The Liberal Party win 16.8% of votes cast & 46 MPs
Election
Wins the Sutton Coldfield election with a majority of 14,885
Election
Defeated at the general election
Election
Loses his marginal seat in Edinburgh
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for Prime Suspect 5: "Errors of Judgment"
European Cup Winners Cup
Barcelona win the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners Cup
European Manager of the Year
Winner of the European Manager of the Year
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