1 January 1998ScandalAnthony Charles Lynton Blair
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
Historical records for Great Britain in 1998, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
The Scotland Bill passes its 2nd reading in the House of Comons
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
Announces a new inquiry into Bloody Sunday.
Death of John Enoch Powell
Pours water over John Prescott at the BRIT Awards in support of Liverpool dockers.
Unveils plans for the interior of the Millenium Dome
Pulp's This Is Hardcore single reaches number twelve on the UK singles chart.
Joins Middlesbrough for 3.4 million pounds
The new Debt Management Office assumes responsibility for government debt operations.
Is appointed to chair the Saville Inquiry.
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
The Good Friday agreement for Northern Ireland is signed. Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
A Northern Ireland peace deal is reached
Death of Ian Kinloch MacGregor
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Releases Walking into Clarksdale with Robert Plant.
The Bank of England Act places monetary-policy independence on a statutory basis.
Pulp's This Is Hardcore enters the UK albums chart at number one.
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill receives royal assent
Sinn Fein backs the peace deal
A Sinn Fein conference approves the Good Friday Accord
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
71% of the turnout in Northern Ireland vote for the Good Friday Agrrement
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
71% ov voters in North Ireland support the Good Friday Accord
Releases When We Were the New Boys, covering songs by younger British rock writers.
Death of Linda McCartney, dies of cancer
Mcartney, Harrison & Starr perform together for the 1st time in 30 yrs
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Elected Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
Elected First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
Brown introduces a multi-year spending framework linked to departmental objectives.
The Government of Wales Bill receives royal assent. The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
The National Minimum Wage Act establishes a statutory wage floor across the economy.
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
The Strategic Defence Review confirms that Trident will remain Britain's minimum nuclear deterrent
Robertson presents defence policy confirming a reduced but continuing Trident nuclear force
The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Government record concerning the IRA: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
The Fatwah on Salman Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Releases I've Been Expecting You, consolidating his solo success after Life Thru a Lens.
Recommends the Alternative Vote Plus system for elections to the House of Commons.
Publishes the commission report proposing an Alternative Vote Plus electoral system.
Two-CD set "Reunion" is released, featuring all four of Black Sabbath's original members (Iommi, Osbourne, Butler, Ward)
The 2nd solo Album, "Ive Been Expecting You", continues the James Bond theme & tops the UK charts
Publishes memoirs reflecting on his political career and premiership.
John Lennon Anthology, a four-CD box set of unreleased songs and performances, is released
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Promises Conservatives would oppose euro membership without a referendum.
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Scores in Arsenal's 3-2 Women's FA Cup final victory over Croydon.
The accord calls for Protestants to share political power with the minority Catholics, and gives the Republic of Ireland a voice in Northern Irish affairs. Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor
Chaired by former US Senator George Mitchell, the talks are advanced by a high-profile set of mediators, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, and President Bill Clinton
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to John Hume and David Trimble, leaders of the largest Catholic and Protestant political parties, an incentive for all sides to ensure that this time the peace would last
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to John Hume and David Trimble, leaders of the largest Catholic and Protestant political parties, an incentive for all sides to ensure that this time the peace would last
Page supports the Action for Brazil's Children Trust through charity work and concerts.
Publication of "Amsterdam"
Reports describe increasing political tension between Brown's Treasury team and Blair's advisers.
Whilst attending the BRIT Awards in 1998, Chumbawamba vocalist Danbert Nobacon pours a jug of iced water over Prescott, saying, "This is for the Liverpool Dockers"
James Gordon Brown presents the 1998 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1998 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Publishes The Chancellors, examining Treasury leadership from 1945 to 1990.
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
A major edited edition of Orwell's complete works appears.
The Suns front page read, in a parody of the famous Monty Pythons "Dead Parrot" sketch
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections. Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor
Data Protection Act 1998 updates personal data protection law
Leaves Genesis after the Calling All Stations period and its supporting tour.
Directs his debut feature Following, a low-budget crime film built around a fragmented, non-linear narrative.
Produces Following with Emma Thomas, beginning the long-running filmmaking partnership that continues across his subsequent features.
Writes the screenplay for Following, establishing themes of fractured chronology and unreliable perspective that recur throughout his later work.
Winner of the Golden Blobe for Little Voice
Government of Wales Act 1998 creates the National Assembly for Wales
George Harrison publicly discloses that he has been treated for throat cancer
Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates European Convention rights into domestic law
If You Tolerate This Then Your Children Will Be Next becomes the band's first UK number one single.
Ikon Gallery moves into a converted Victorian school at Brindleyplace.
Releases In My Life, an album revisiting Beatles songs with guest performers.
Catatonia's International Velvet reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor o
Government record concerning the IRA: The accord calls for Protestants to share political power with the minority Catholics, and gives the Republic of Ireland a voice in Northern Irish affairs. Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The accord calls for Protestants to share political power with the minority Catholics, and gives the Republic of Ireland a voice in Northern Irish affairs. Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The accord calls for Protestants to share political power with the minority Catholics, and gives the Republic of Ireland a voice in Northern Irish affairs. Catholics are to suspend the goal of a united Ireland-a territorial claim that was the raison detre of the IRA and was written into the Irish Republics constitution, unless the largely Protestant North voted in favor
The 2nd solo Album, "Ive Been Expecting You", continues the James Bond theme & tops the UK charts. Millennium, built around a sample of the James Bond theme You Only Live Twice is a UK no 1 hit
Plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the biopic Jinnah, Pakistans founder
Prescott is criticised by investors in the railway for his statement - at the Labour Party conference that year - that the privatised railway was a "national disgrace"
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Releases Let Me Entertain You, establishing a swaggering live persona for his solo career.
Stars in Little Voice
Appointed manager of Portsmouth, 2nd time
Robson moves "upstairs" to the position of General Manager by Barcelona, with Louis van Gaal taking over the managerial reins
Returns to manage PSV Eindhoven on a short-term deal for the 1998-99 season
Releases Millennium, his first solo UK number one single.
Appointed Minister for School Standards
Appointed Minister for Women
Mulder and Scully becomes Catatonia's first major UK Top Ten hit.
Prescott is criticised by investors in the railway for his statement - at the Labour Party conference that year - that the privatised railway was a "national disgrace"
Releases No Regrets, reflecting on fame, friendship and the aftermath of Take That.
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace
Northern Ireland Act 1998 implements devolved government after the Belfast Agreement
Oldham wrires two autobiographies, Stoned (1998) and 2Stoned (2001), in which he and other contemporary music figures recount his glory days as an impresario as well as his dark days struggling
Road Rage becomes one of Catatonia's biggest UK hits during the band's 1998 commercial peak.
Scotland Act 1998 creates the Scottish Parliament and devolved Scottish government
Appointed Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Portrays Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love in a brief but highly acclaimed supporting performance.
Barry is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Barry is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Burnham becomes a special adviser to Culture Secretary Chris Smith.
Appointed Spokesman on Health
Co-stars in Clement & La Frenais Sony movie "Still Crazy"
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Winner of the UCI U19 Track World Championships,Gold, 2km Individual Pursuit
Scores his first England goal against Colombia, then is sent off against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup round of sixteen.
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