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1998 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 177 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1998.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1998
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Shadow Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Shakespeare in Love
Portrays Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love in a brief but highly acclaimed supporting performance.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Barry is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Barry is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Special Adviser to Chris Smith
Burnham becomes a special adviser to Culture Secretary Chris Smith.
Spokesman
Appointed Spokesman on Health
Still Crazy
Co-stars in Clement & La Frenais Sony movie "Still Crazy"
This Is My Truth Number One
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Toby Award Cabaret Revival Actor
Alan Cumming won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his reinterpretation of the Emcee in Cabaret.
Under-Twenty-One England Captaincy
Lampard represents England at under-21 level and builds the international experience that precedes his eventual senior breakthrough.
Veteran Wembley Final Appearance
Bright adds experience to Charlton Athletic's forward line during the remarkable 1998 play-off final against Sunderland.
Wembley Play Off Final Hat Trick
Mendonca scores three goals in a 4-4 play-off final against Sunderland before Charlton Athletic win the penalty shootout.
Wembley Promotion Wide Play
Newton provides attacking width as Charlton Athletic secure promotion after a penalty shootout victory over Sunderland.
World Champion
Winner of the UCI U19 Track World Championships,Gold, 2km Individual Pursuit
World Cup
Scores his first England goal against Colombia, then is sent off against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup round of sixteen.
World Cup Argentina Red Card
Beckham was dismissed after an incident involving Diego Simeone in England's round-of-16 encounter with Argentina. England subsequently lost the penalty shootout, and the midfielder faced intense criticism at home.
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