Accords of Good Friday
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
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Explore 177 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1998.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1998
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Accords of Good Friday
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
Action for Brazil's Children Trust
Page supports the Action for Brazil's Children Trust through charity work and concerts.
Amsterdam
Publication of "Amsterdam"
Barclays Bank Directorship Ends
Ends his recorded period as a director of Barclays Bank after serving on the bank's board through much of the 1990s.
Blair-Brown Political Tensions
Reports describe increasing political tension between Brown's Treasury team and Blair's advisers.
BRIT Awards
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"
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 1998 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 1998 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Chancellors
Publishes The Chancellors, examining Treasury leadership from 1945 to 1990.
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Clinical Governance Framework
Clinical governance is developed as a formal NHS responsibility, requiring organisations to maintain and improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Coleman Anchors Keegan Fulham Defence
Chris Coleman helps organise Fulham's defence in the era of Kevin Keegan's promotion campaign, providing strong tackling and experience to the west London club.
Complete Works
A major edited edition of Orwell's complete works appears.
Conference of Conservatives
The Suns front page read, in a parody of the famous Monty Pythons "Dead Parrot" sketch
Constitution of Great Britain
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
Data Protection Act 1998 updates personal data protection law
Departure
Leaves Genesis after the Calling All Stations period and its supporting tour.
Following
Directs his debut feature Following, a low-budget crime film built around a fragmented, non-linear narrative.
Following Production
Produces Following with Emma Thomas, beginning the long-running filmmaking partnership that continues across his subsequent features.
Following Screenplay
Writes the screenplay for Following, establishing themes of fractured chronology and unreliable perspective that recur throughout his later work.
Fulham Second Division Promotion Campaign
Keegan directs Fulham's promotion drive in the third tier, combining substantial investment with ambitious football as the London club rises towards higher divisions.
Golden Globe
Winner of the Golden Blobe for Little Voice
Government of Wales Act
Government of Wales Act 1998 creates the National Assembly for Wales
Health of George Harrison
George Harrison publicly discloses that he has been treated for throat cancer
Human Rights Act
Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates European Convention rights into domestic law
If You Tolerate This Number One
If You Tolerate This Then Your Children Will Be Next becomes the band's first UK number one single.
Ikon at Oozells Square
Ikon Gallery moves into a converted Victorian school at Brindleyplace.
In My Life
Releases In My Life, an album revisiting Beatles songs with guest performers.
Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health
Acheson's inquiry reports that major health inequalities persist and recommends action across poverty, education, employment, housing and health services.
Information for Health Strategy
The Information for Health strategy sets ambitions for electronic records, networked clinical information and improved digital access to evidence across the NHS.
International Caps
Scores a solo goal for England against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup round of sixteen, displaying speed and composure.
International Velvet Number One
Catatonia's International Velvet reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
IRA
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
IRA - Accords of Good Friday
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
IRA - Accords of Good Friday
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 - Accords of Good Friday
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
Ive Been Expecting You
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
Jaap Stam Defensive Signing
Ferguson recruits Dutch defender Jaap Stam from PSV Eindhoven, strengthening the defence ahead of Manchester United’s historic 1998-99 campaign.
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