Mrs Brown
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1997 in Great Britain — Page 6
Explore 252 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1997.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1997
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Museum Reading Room Closes For Redevelopment
The former British Museum Reading Room ceased serving as a principal research library facility during preparations for the Great Court project.
National Health Service Primary Care Act
National Health Service Primary Care Act 1997 reforms primary care service arrangements
Newcastle Four Three Late Winner
Stan Collymore scored the stoppage-time winner in Liverpool's dramatic 4–3 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at Anfield.
Newcastle United
Appointed Manager of Newcastle United
NHS Confederation
Burnham becomes a parliamentary officer for the NHS Confederation.
Number Seven Shirt Assumed
Beckham took Manchester United's number seven shirt following Eric Cantona's retirement. The assignment linked the young midfielder to a famous club number associated with previous attacking stars.
Old Before I Die
Releases Old Before I Die as an early solo single before his debut album.
Paymaster General
Appointed Paymaster General, 1st term
Peerage
Created a life peer as Baron Kelvedon, of Ongar in the County of Essex
PFA Young Player Recognition
The Professional Footballers' Association named Beckham its Young Player of the Year following his breakthrough at Manchester United. The award reflected his influence as an emerging right-sided midfielder with exceptional crossing ability.
Power Station
Returns to the newly reformed Power Station
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Primary Care Groups Announced
The government announces primary care groups that will bring general practitioners and community professionals together to plan and commission local health services.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, youngest PM since Lord Liverpool in 1812
Private Secretary
Appointed Private Secretary to William Haig
Protesters demand an apolgy for the Armritsar massacre 7 yrs
Protesters demand an apolgy for the Armritsar massacre 7 yrs before her birth
Regional Agencies Replace Branch Network
Edward George oversees the replacement of the Bank of England's traditional regional branches with a network of regional agencies.
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Bridges to Babylon"
Scotland Bill First Reading
Donald Dewar introduced the Scotland Bill in the House of Commons to establish the devolved Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Referendum Approves Parliament
Voters approved the creation of a Scottish Parliament and supported giving it limited tax varying powers.
Seahorses
Visconti produces the debut album "Do It Yourself" of former Stone Roses member John Squires new band, The Seahorses
Second Straight Premier League Medal
Beckham formed part of the Manchester United team that defended its Premier League title in 1996–97. His deliveries and long passing gave the champions a consistent outlet on the right flank.
Secretary of Social Security
Appointed Secretary for Social Security
Secretary of State for Agriculture
Appointed Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Secretary of State for Health
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Dobson becomes Health Secretary and takes responsibility for implementing Labour's programme to reorganise commissioning, reduce market mechanisms and strengthen public-service coordination.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Minister for the Environment
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Minister of Defence
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Home Secretary
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Defence Secretary
Sheringham Succeeds Retired Cantona
Sheringham joined Manchester United from Tottenham after Cantona's retirement, adding a different kind of experienced creativity to the attack.
Spanish Cup
Barcelona win the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners Cup
Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona win the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners Cup
Strategic Defence Review
Robertson begins a Strategic Defence Review that includes the future posture of Britain's nuclear forces
Sustainable Investment Rule
Brown sets a rule intended to maintain public debt at a prudent level.
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