Communications Act
Communications Act 2003 creates Ofcom and reforms communications regulation
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2003 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 195 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2003.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2003
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Cream
A full-scale reunion of Cream with Clapton, Bruce and Baker playing 4 sold-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall (the scene of their 1968 farewell shows)
Cream
A full-scale reunion of Cream with Clapton, Bruce and Baker playing 4 sold-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall (the scene of their 1968 farewell shows)
Cream
A full-scale reunion of Cream with Clapton, Bruce and Baker playing 4 sold-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall (the scene of their 1968 farewell shows)
Criminal Justice Act
Criminal Justice Act 2003 reforms sentencing, evidence, and criminal procedure
Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives
Ferguson signs teenage winger Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting CP and entrusts him with Manchester United’s number seven shirt, beginning a formative player-manager relationship.
Death of George Kenneth Hotson Younger
Death of George Kenneth Hotson Younger
Duff Completes Chelsea Transfer
Duff leaves Blackburn for Chelsea in a major summer transfer after establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most effective wide attackers.
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
England Croatia Friendly Appearance
Beckham continued to captain England as the side prepared for European Championship qualification and the forthcoming finals. His precise passing and set-piece delivery were prominent features of the team.
English Football Hall of Fame
Lawton is inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his talents
Everton Winner Against Blackburn
Rooney continues his teenage breakthrough with decisive attacking displays for Everton, helping the club compete against established Premier League opponents.
Extradition Act
Extradition Act 2003 reforms extradition procedures
Final Manchester United Season
Beckham ended his long Manchester United career following the 2002–03 campaign. He left after developing from a youth-team player into a central figure in the club's successful modern era.
Forest Championship Goalscoring Campaign
David Johnson scored regularly for Nottingham Forest during the 2002-03 First Division season. His goals helped the club reach the promotion play-offs before defeat to Sheffield United.
Forest First Division Playoff Run
Paul Hart managed Nottingham Forest to the First Division play-offs in 2002-03. His young side finished sixth but narrowly failed to reach the final after a semi-final against Sheffield United.
Fowler Joins Keegan City Forward Line
Robbie Fowler moves from Leeds United to Manchester City, where Kevin Keegan hopes his intelligent penalty-area movement can complement the club's existing strikers.
Golden Bear for In This World
The film In This World, directed by Michael Winterbottom, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2003 Berlin International Film Festival.
Greavsie
Releases his autobiography, "Greavsie"
Honorary Degree
Donovan is awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Hertfordshire
Iraq Military Action Debate
The Commons debated proposed military action in Iraq in a major and closely scrutinised parliamentary sitting.
Jermain Defoe Scores in Relegation Season
Jermain Defoe remains a frequent source of West Ham United goals during a turbulent campaign that ends in Premier League relegation.
Lampard Champions League Midfield Role
Lampard drives Chelsea's central midfield as Ranieri's team return to Champions League competition.
League Cup Final Win Against United
Gerrard wins the League Cup with Liverpool after a 2-0 final victory over Manchester United, reinforcing his importance in the club's midfield.
League Title Reclaimed from Arsenal
Ferguson leads Manchester United back to the Premier League title after Arsenal had taken the championship the previous season, demonstrating the squad’s resilience.
Licensing Act
Licensing Act 2003 reforms alcohol, entertainment, and premises licensing
Live at Knebworth
Releases Live at Knebworth, documenting the huge 2003 concerts.
Love Actually
Stars in Love Actually
MacGregor Becomes Museum Director
Neil MacGregor became director of the British Museum and placed emphasis on presenting the collections through world history.
Manager
Accepts the managers job with Division One strugglers Bradford City
Manchester City First Season at New Stadium
Keegan oversees Manchester City's transition to the City of Manchester Stadium, a major change in the club's surroundings following its return to top-flight football.
Marriage
Camilla moves into Charless homes at Highgrove and Clarence House
McCarthy Takes Over Relegation-Bound Sunderland
McCarthy assumes the Sunderland managerial job during a difficult Premier League campaign and begins planning a route back to the top tier.
Merson Adds Experience to Pompey Promotion
Merson contributes creativity and senior experience to Portsmouth's First Division championship side before the club enters the Premier League.
New Consultant Contract
A new consultant contract changes pay and job planning, linking higher salaries to clearer programmed activities and negotiated commitments to NHS work.
New General Medical Services Contract
A new national GP contract is agreed, introducing practice-level contracts and a quality framework that rewards achievement against defined clinical and organisational indicators.
Northern Ireland Policing Board Appointment
Starmer becomes a human-rights adviser to the Northern Ireland Policing Board.
OBE
Winnner of the OBE for services to football
Pigface
Levene contributes to industrial rock supergroup Pigfaces album Easy Listening
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Stars in Love Actually
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