Local Government Finance Brief
Takes opposition front-bench responsibility for local government finance.
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2004 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 123 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2004.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2004
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Local Government Spokesman
Serves on the opposition front bench as local government spokesman.
Manchester City Premier League Consolidation
Keegan manages Manchester City through another Premier League season, seeking to combine ambitious attacking football with the consistency needed in the top division.
Manchester United Cup Win Under Ferguson
The trophy goes to Manchester United as Ferguson's side overcome Millwall by 3-0. The manager finishes the campaign by lifting the FA Cup.
Manchester United Debut Hat-Trick
Rooney scores a hat-trick against Fenerbahçe on his Manchester United debut, making an emphatic start to his Champions League career.
Marshalls House
Squire releases a concept album, "Marshalls House"
Mass Media in Mass Society Published
Hoggart published Mass Media in a Mass Society, revisiting the cultural effects of large scale communications.
Matthew Etherington West Ham Player Award
Matthew Etherington wins the club’s annual supporters prize after delivering attacking width during West Ham’s first season back in the second tier.
Missed Penalty Against France
Beckham had a second-half penalty saved by Fabien Barthez during England's Euro 2004 match against France. The missed opportunity proved important as France later overturned England's lead.
My Summer of Love
Appears as Tamsin in the British drama My Summer of Love, an important early film role.
New Tricks
First appears in New Tricks as Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman
Norwich Division One Title Midfield
Gary Holt contributed energetic midfield play as Norwich City won the 2003-04 First Division championship and returned to the top flight.
Norwich Promotion Captain
Adam Drury captained Norwich City during their 2003-04 First Division title season, providing consistency at left-back throughout the promotion campaign.
Olympiacos European Comeback Goal
Florent Sinama-Pongolle scored a crucial equaliser against Olympiacos in December 2004 as Liverpool overturned a deficit to advance from their Champions League group.
Peace and Progress Party
Vanessa Redgrave and her brother Corin Redgrave launched the Peace and Progress Party, which campaigned against the Iraq War and for human rights
Penalty Shootout Against Portugal
Beckham represented England in the Euro 2004 quarter-final against hosts Portugal. His opening shootout attempt missed the target, and England were eliminated after a 2–2 draw.
Politics
Vanessa Redgrave and her brother Corin Redgrave launched the Peace and Progress Party, which campaigned against the Iraq War and for human rights
Power of the Blues
Releases Power of the Blues
PPS to Ruth Kelly
Burnham serves as parliamentary private secretary to Education Secretary Ruth Kelly.
Premier League Championship
Sol Campbell wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and marshals central defence and helps Arsenal avoid defeat in all 38 league fixtures.
Premier League Championship
Ashley Cole wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and provides recovery speed and attacking support at left-back.
Quarter-Final Injury Against Portugal
Rooney suffers a foot injury during England's quarter-final against Portugal and leaves the match before England's eventual shootout elimination.
Real Madrid First Full League Season
Beckham completed his first full season in La Liga with Real Madrid after leaving Manchester United. He adapted to a different tactical environment and frequently operated in a more central midfield position.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Traffic are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rooney Leaves Everton For United
Wayne Rooney transfers from Everton to Manchester United after emerging as one of England’s most highly regarded young forwards.
Scottish Football Hall of Fame Induction
Law was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his international record and club achievements.
Second Pulsar in Double System
Shows that the companion in PSR J0737-3039 is also an observable pulsar, creating a double-pulsar laboratory.
Sixty Four
Releases the album, Sixty Four
Stewart's Sunderland Playoff Campaign
Stewart contributes goals as Sunderland reaches the First Division play-offs, but Crystal Palace ends the promotion challenge.
Studio 150
Weller releases an album of covers entitled "Studio 150"
Stuff Happens London Premiere
David Hare's Stuff Happens premiered at the National Theatre, dramatizing the political decisions behind the invasion of Iraq.
Terry Captains Ranieri Chelsea Champions League Run
Terry leads the defence as Chelsea reach the Champions League semi-finals under Ranieri, losing to Monaco over two legs.
The Line of Beauty
Publication of "The Line of Beauty"
The Two of Us: My Life with John
The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw is a dual biography, which gives accounts of both their lives, as well as focusing on their 28 year marriage
Transfer
Gerrard turns down a £20 million offer from Chelsea to stay with Liverpool and new coach Rafael Benitez
Transfer
Joins Manchester United for pounds 25.6 million
Transfer to Chelsea
Parker leaves Charlton Athletic for Chelsea after his energetic displays earn recognition among leading English midfielders.
Two Goals Against Croatia at Euro
Rooney strikes twice against Croatia in a 4-2 group victory that helps England reach the European Championship quarter-finals.
Valerie
Winwoods 1982 song "Valerie" is used by DJ Eric Prydz, in a song called "Call On Me", it spends five weeks at number 1 on the UK singles chart
Vera Drake
Directs Vera Drake, a period drama about an illegal abortionist in 1950s Britain.
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