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1998 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 177 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1998.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1998
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Labour Party Conference
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"
Late Wembley Equalising Header
Rufus heads Charlton Athletic level at 3-3 late in normal time against Sunderland in an extraordinary play-off final.
Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Leeds Debut Goal
Scores on his Leeds United first-team debut against Liverpool, making an immediate impression as a teenage striker.
Let Me Entertain You
Releases Let Me Entertain You, establishing a swaggering live persona for his solo career.
Little Voice
Stars in Little Voice
Liverpool Senior Debut Against Blackburn
Gerrard makes his Liverpool first-team debut as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers, beginning a senior career that will span seventeen seasons.
Manager
Appointed manager of Portsmouth, 2nd time
Manager
Robson moves "upstairs" to the position of General Manager by Barcelona, with Louis van Gaal taking over the managerial reins
Manager
Returns to manage PSV Eindhoven on a short-term deal for the 1998-99 season
Manchester United European Exit Against Monaco
Beckham played during Manchester United's Champions League campaign that ended against Monaco in the quarter-finals. The setback preceded the team's breakthrough European title the following season.
Millennium
Releases Millennium, his first solo UK number one single.
Minister of School Standards
Appointed Minister for School Standards
Minister of Women
Appointed Minister for Women
Mulder and Scully Top Ten
Mulder and Scully becomes Catatonia's first major UK Top Ten hit.
Nationalization
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"
New Judicial Inquiry Announced
Tony Blair authorised a new inquiry in 1998 after longstanding challenges to the first official investigation.
NHS Direct Expansion
NHS Direct telephone services expand, giving patients round-the-clock access to nurse-led advice and creating a new national route into urgent health information.
No Regrets
Releases No Regrets, reflecting on fame, friendship and the aftermath of Take That.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace
Northern Ireland Act
Northern Ireland Act 1998 implements devolved government after the Belfast Agreement
Old Royal Naval College Stewardship
The Greenwich Foundation assumed responsibility for conserving and interpreting the Old Royal Naval College, including Wren's historic riverside buildings.
Oldham wrires two autobiographies, Stoned (1998) and 2Stoned
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
Paddington Airport Express Service Begins
A dedicated express railway service linked London Paddington with Heathrow Airport.
Premier League Championship
Tony Adams wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and captains an experienced defence and scores a memorable goal against Everton as Arsenal clinch the title.
Premier League Championship
Lee Dixon wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and supports a disciplined back four and combines defensive consistency with forward runs.
Premier League Championship
Martin Keown wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and provides uncompromising marking and veteran resilience during the championship push.
Premier League Championship
David Seaman wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and remains a reliable last line of defence as Arsenal assemble a strong defensive record.
Premier League Championship
Ian Wright wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and contributes goals and experience in the early part of Arsenal's championship campaign.
Premier League Promotion Defence
Mills starts in defence during Charlton Athletic's play-off triumph over Sunderland before beginning his later England career.
Promotion Partnership with Van Hooijdonk
Kevin Campbell contributed a productive goal tally as Nottingham Forest won promotion in 1997-98. His partnership with Pierre van Hooijdonk gave the First Division champions a formidable attack.
Quick Striker Arrival From Leicester
Julian Joachim joined Aston Villa from Leicester City and added speed to the club's attacking options.
Rio Ferdinand Hammer of the Year
Rio Ferdinand is recognised as West Ham’s outstanding player of the season following his emergence as a composed young central defender.
Road Rage Top Ten
Road Rage becomes one of Catatonia's biggest UK hits during the band's 1998 commercial peak.
Scotland Act
Scotland Act 1998 creates the Scottish Parliament and devolved Scottish government
Scotland Act Royal Assent
The Scotland Bill became the Scotland Act 1998, providing the statutory basis for Scottish devolution.
Scotland Bill Commons Committee
MPs examined the Scotland Bill in detail, debating legislative competence and the division of powers between parliaments.
Scotland Bill Commons Report
The Commons considered proposed changes to the Scotland Bill before the legislation proceeded through its remaining stages.
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