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1999 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 152 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1999.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1999
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Election
Voted 11th, behind Marco van Basten, at the IFFHS European Player of the Century election and 16th, behind Lothar Mattheus, in the World Player of the Century election
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for The Passion of Ayn Rand
European Footballer of the Year
Finishes runner up to Rivaldo for 1999s European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year awards
European Player of the Century
Voted 11th, behind Marco van Basten, at the IFFHS European Player of the Century election and 16th, behind Lothar Matth„us, in the World Player of the Century election
FA Cup Final Win Against Newcastle
Beckham started in Manchester United's FA Cup final defeat of Newcastle United at Wembley. The victory secured the second trophy of a season that would end with a historic continental treble.
FA Cup Semi-Final Replay Triumph
Beckham appeared for Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal at Villa Park. United progressed in extra time through Ryan Giggs's famous solo winner and remained on course for the treble.
Ferguson Wins Final with Manchester United
Ferguson ends the tournament with Manchester United on top after the 2-0 final against Newcastle United.
FIFA World Player
Finishes runner up to Rivaldo for 1999s European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year awards
First Division Play-Off Semi-Final Campaign
Francis managed Birmingham City through a promotion challenge that ended in the play-offs, maintaining the club’s ambition to return to the top division.
First Liverpool Goal Against Sheffield Wednesday
Gerrard scores his first senior Liverpool goal against Sheffield Wednesday, finishing a league move at Anfield with the confidence of a developing midfielder.
GBH
Adapts Oliver Twist for TV
Gladiator
Final role as the elderly slave dealer Proximo in Gladiator
Greater London Authority Act
Greater London Authority Act 1999 creates the Mayor of London and London Assembly
Hayles Leads Fulham Second Division Attack
Barry Hayles supplies important attacking pace and goals as Fulham win the 1998–99 Second Division championship in Kevin Keegan's period with the club.
Haymarket Chairmanship
Becomes chairman of Haymarket after Lindsay Masters retires, increasing his direct involvement with the publishing group.
Health of George Harrison
Stabbed several times & suffers a punctured lung. Attacked by an intruder at his mansion in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
House of Lords Act
House of Lords Act 1999 removes most hereditary peers from the House of Lords
Immigration and Asylum Act
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 reforms asylum support and immigration procedures
Intercontinental Cup Victory in Tokyo
Beckham played for Manchester United as the European champions defeated Palmeiras in the Intercontinental Cup. The match in Tokyo gave United a world-level club trophy to follow its European success.
Intertoto Cup Victory With West Ham
Lampard features as West Ham win the UEFA Intertoto Cup against Metz, securing qualification for the UEFA Cup.
Juventus Champions League Semi-Final Appearance
Beckham took part in Manchester United's European semi-final against Juventus during the 1998–99 campaign. His role in the midfield helped United advance to the final after a dramatic comeback in Turin.
Kidd Unable to Prevent Blackburn Relegation
Kidd's first season as Blackburn manager ends in relegation from the Premier League, five years after the club's championship challenge.
Knighthood Following Treble
Ferguson receives a knighthood in recognition of his services to football after Manchester United win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in one season.
Legislation
The House of Lords Act permits jusy ninety-two hereditaries to remain in the House of Lords
Liverpool First-Team Establishment
Gerrard increases his Liverpool appearances in midfield and defence, gaining experience against senior Premier League opposition under Gérard Houllier.
Manager
Wilkins was sacked as manager & Keegan takes over his coaching role
Manager
Following the resignation of Ruud Gullit at Newcastle United, Robson moved to St James Park. In his first home match in charge, Newcastle defeat Sheffield Wednesday 8-0, still the club record home victory
Marriage
After a party celebrating the 50th birthday of Camillas sister Annabel Elliott, Charles and Camilla are photographed in public together, many see this as a sign that their relationship is now regarded as "official"
Marriage
Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall split after Jagger confesses he had fathered a child Luciana Morad
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Kennsington & Chelsea
Millennium Dome Structure Completed
The large tent like dome structure became a distinctive architectural feature of the Greenwich peninsula redevelopment.
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister of Education & Employment
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State at the Home Office
Neptune Court Redevelopment Opens
The National Maritime Museum completed its Neptune Court redevelopment, improving the museum founded and publicly opened during George VI's reign.
NHS Meningitis C Vaccination
During Tony Blair's government, the UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.
NHS Meningitis C Vaccination Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.
NHS Meningitis C Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: The UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.
No 7
Eric Cantona retires as a player and leaves the coveted number 7 shirt free, with Teddy Sheringham arriving from Tottenham Hotspur, Beckham leaves his number 10 shirt for Sheringham and picks up the number 7 jersey
OBE
Awarded the OBE
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