Scandal
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
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1998 in Great Britain
Explore 177 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1998.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1998
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January
Scandal
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
Cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
Cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
Health of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
Constitution of Great Britain
The Scotland Bill passes its 2nd reading in the House of Comons
Constitution of Great Britain
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
Legislation
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
Bloody Sunday
Announces a new inquiry into Bloody Sunday.
February
Death of John Enoch Powell
Death of John Enoch Powell
Liverpool Dockers
Pours water over John Prescott at the BRIT Awards in support of Liverpool dockers.
Millenium Dome
Unveils plans for the interior of the Millenium Dome
March
This Is Hardcore Single
Pulp's This Is Hardcore single reaches number twelve on the UK singles chart.
Transfer
Joins Middlesbrough for 3.4 million pounds
April
UK Debt Management Office
The new Debt Management Office assumes responsibility for government debt operations.
Bloody Sunday
Is appointed to chair the Saville Inquiry.
Accords of Good Friday
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Accords of Good Friday
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Constitution of Great Britain
The Good Friday agreement for Northern Ireland is signed. Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Constitution of Great Britain
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Peace
A Northern Ireland peace deal is reached
Death of Ian Kinloch MacGregor
Death of Ian Kinloch MacGregor
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Walking into Clarksdale
Releases Walking into Clarksdale with Robert Plant.
Bank of England Act
The Bank of England Act places monetary-policy independence on a statutory basis.
This Is Hardcore Number One Album
Pulp's This Is Hardcore enters the UK albums chart at number one.
May
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill receives royal assent
Peace
Sinn Fein backs the peace deal
Accords of Good Friday
A Sinn Fein conference approves the Good Friday Accord
Accords of Good Friday
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Constitution of Great Britain
71% of the turnout in Northern Ireland vote for the Good Friday Agrrement
Referendum
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Accords of Good Friday
71% ov voters in North Ireland support the Good Friday Accord
When We Were the New Boys
Releases When We Were the New Boys, covering songs by younger British rock writers.
Death of Linda McCartney
Death of Linda McCartney, dies of cancer
Golden Boot Premier League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 18 goals for Coventry City. The campaign is particularly remembered for sharing the scoring lead with Michael Owen and Chris Sutton.
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 18 goals for Liverpool to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects a breakthrough Liverpool season in which his speed troubled established defenders.
Golden Boot Premier League
Claims the Premier League top-scorer award with 18 goals while representing Blackburn Rovers. The season is distinguished by sharing the award during Blackburn’s final season before relegation.
June
Beatles, The
Mcartney, Harrison & Starr perform together for the 1st time in 30 yrs
Constitution of Great Britain
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
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