3 January 2005Death of Edward BrittonEdward Britton
Death of Edward Britton
Historical records for Great Britain in 2005, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Edward Britton
Published pictures of Harry wearing a Nazi military uniform at a private "fancy dress"
Jackson defects from the Conservative Party to the Labour Party
States he has been HIV positive for 17 yrs
Brown proposes expanded international aid, debt relief and development finance for Africa.
Brown campaigns for richer countries to increase long-term development assistance.
Kilroy-Silk founds the Veritas Party on an anti-immigration platform
MacArthur sets a record for the quickest round-the-world solo sail in 71 days, 14 hrs
Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
Government record concerning the IRA: Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: Apologizes to the Conlon and McGuire families wrongly convicted of 1974 IRA bombing
Launches a whistlestop tour of marginal constituencies, unveiling 6 election pledges
The Commons passes the Identity Cards Bill at its 3rd reading by 224 votes to 64
Clarence House announces Charles will marry Camilla Parker Bowles Eighth Feb
It is announced by Clarence House that the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles will marry on 8 April in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle, with a subsequent religious blessing at the castles St George's Chapel
The Commons passes the Identity Cards Bill at its 3rd reading by 224 votes to 64
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force. Hounds ca follow a scent & flush out a fox & foxes can still be shot, or killed by birds of prey, after being tracked by a pair of hounds
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force
The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs, comes into force
Ronnie OSullivan beats John Higgins 10 frames to 3 to win his second Masters title
Keegan quits as manager and decides to retire from football
Death of James Callaghan
It is was announced that the wedding will be delayed for one day to 9 April to allow the Prince of Wales and some of the invited dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
This record states: As the wife of the Prince of Wales, Mrs Parker Bowles will be styled Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwall and that upon the Princes accession to the throne.
This record states: she would not be known as Queen Camilla but as Her Royal Highness The Princess Consort.
Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
MG Rover enters administration, ending large-scale vehicle production at Longbridge.
Leaked documents say Bush and Blair were determined to topple Saddam Hussein at least nine months before war
Labour wins the election with 37% of the votes cast & 356 seats
Wins a third Labour general election victory.
The former Labour anti war rebel wins the Bethnal Green seat
Leads the Liberal Democrats to increased parliamentary representation.
With 62 seats, the Liberal Democrats have 10 more MPs than in 2001. The Liberal Democrats won 62 seats, their greatest number of seats since the 1920s, gaining 22.1% of the vote
Comes 4th in Erewash, 20,000 votes behind the Labour candidate
Brown is elected for the newly created Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency.
Brown wins the newly drawn Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat.
Burnham retains Leigh for Labour at the general election.
Burnham enters government as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Home Office.
Becomes Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills after the general election.
Succeeds Martin O'Neill as Celtic manager.
61% of people eligible to vote go to the polls, a 2% rise on 2001. 1s time a Labour Government wins 3 straight elections
"Iraq..a divisive issue in this country but I hope now that we can unite again"
Appointed Prime Minister, 3rd term, by the Queen at Buckingham Palace
G8 finance ministers agree debt cancellation for qualifying low-income countries.
Drops plans for a referendum after France and the Netherlands reject the EU Constitution.
Waters reunites with Gilmour, Mason and Wright for Pink Floyd's Live 8 performance
Brown addresses campaigners seeking debt relief, fairer trade and increased aid.
London declared host of the 2012 Olympic Games
The IOC award the 2012 Olympic games to Britain
Four suicide bombers blow themselves up on London's transport system killing 52 people and wounding about 700. Bombs were detonated in three crowded London subways and one bus during the peak of the citys rush hour, the suicide bombings, thought to be the work of al-Qaida, kill 56 people including the bombers and injur another 700
Four suicide bombers blow themselves up on London's transport system killing 52 people and wounding about 700. Bombs were detonated in three crowded London subways and one bus during the peak of the citys rush hour, the suicide bombings, thought to be the work of al-Qaida, kill 56 people including the bombers and injur another 700
Brown supports agreements increasing aid and cancelling debt at the G8 summit.
Leaders of the Group of Eight agree increase of $25 billion in annual aid for Africa at a summit hosted by Blair
The Who perform at Live 8 in London.
The Who perform at Live 8 in London.
Leaders of the Group of Eight agree increase of $25 billion in annual aid for Africa at a summit hosted by Blair
Leaders of the Group of Eight agree increase of $25 billion in annual aid for Africa at a summit hosted by Blair
Releases 16 yr work, "€a Ira"
The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
Government record concerning the IRA: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) officially disarms in front of independent weapons inspectors
Death of John Norman "Johnny" Haynes
Comes second in the first ballot of Conservative MPs during the leadership contest.
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
Comes first in the second ballot of Conservative MPs during the leadership contest.
In the second ballot Cameron comes first with 90 votes; David Davis was second, with 57, and Liam Fox is eliminated with 51 votes
In the second ballot Cameron comes first with 90 votes; David Davis was second, with 57, and Liam Fox is eliminated with 51 votes
Bicentenary events commemorate the battle and Nelson.
Releases Intensive Care, written largely with Stephen Duffy.
Asked on the British daytime chat show Richard & Judy, to explain his assertion that the question "What came before the Big Bang?" was meaningless, he compared it to asking "What lies north of the North Pole?"
Resign a 2nd time, following allegations misconduct over his directorship & shares
Resign a 2nd time, following allegations misconduct over his directorship & shares
Tony Blairs 1st Commons defeat, report stage of the Terrorism Bill
Tony Blairs 1st Commons defeat, report stage of the Terrorism Bill. Loses a Commons vote on detaining terrorism suspects for 90-days without charge
Starmer becomes a director of the organisation challenging capital punishment internationally.
Death of George Best
Writes and performs material for the fictional Weird Sisters band in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Wins the Conservative Party leadership election and succeeds Michael Howard.
Becomes Leader of the Opposition after winning the Conservative leadership.
Becomes Leader of HM Official Opposition after winning the Conservative leadership.
Elected Leader of the Conservative Party.
Approved for appointment to the Privy Council after becoming opposition leader.
Cameron is elected with more than twice as many votes as Davis and more than half of all ballots issued; Cameron won 134,446 votes on a 78% turnout, beating Daviss 64,398 votes
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Publication of "A Briefer History of Time", co-written by Leonard Mlodinow
Brown advocates increased British and international development spending.
Releases the solo album, "As Is Now"
Receives a special award at the 25th Brit Awards ceremony
Fellowship Award
Takes the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins.
Directs Batman Begins, relaunching the Batman film series with a darker and more psychologically grounded approach.
Co-writes Batman Begins with David S. Goyer, developing the film's origin-story structure and realistic treatment of Bruce Wayne.
Donovan tours the UK (Beat Cafe Tour) and Europe with Tom Mansi on double bass, former Damned drummer Rat Scabies and Flipron keyboard player, Joe Atkinson
The remastered expanded Born to Boogie DVD reaches number one in the Music DVD chart.
James Gordon Brown presents the 2005 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 2005 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Shelley re-records "Ever Fallen In Love" with an all-star group, including Roger Daltrey, David Gilmour, Peter Hook, Elton John, Robert Plant and several contemporary bands, as a tribute to John Peel
Shelley re-records "Ever Fallen In Love" with an all-star group, including Roger Daltrey, David Gilmour, Peter Hook, Elton John, Robert Plant and several contemporary bands, as a tribute to John Peel
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Scores in Liverpool's comeback against AC Milan as the club wins the 2005 Champions League final on penalties.
Campaigns for the Conservative leadership on a programme of party change and modernisation.
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 reforms the office of Lord Chancellor and creates the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Begins the Dark Knight trilogy with Batman Begins, establishing Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and Batman.
Death of Peter Berenson
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth"
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Brown argues that European reform should support employment, competition and economic flexibility.
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
In the 2005 UK general election the DUP win almost twice the UUP vote share and take nine seats to the UUPs one (successfully unseating then UUP leader David Trimble) and becoming the fourth largest party in the British House of Commons
Labour's manifesto promises a public referendum on the proposed European Union Constitution.
Craig is announced as the fifth actor to play Bond
Appointed International Football Consultant for the Republic of Ireland
Receives the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award
FWA Footballer of the Year
Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
General election outcome recorded for James Gordon Brown: Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
Government context for this general election: Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
Robert Plant receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Countryside Alliance Chairman & Labour Member of Parliament Kate Hoey warned that more foxes were being killed now than when hunting was legal
Releases, "Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull"
Burnham helps present and defend the Government's identity-cards policy in Parliament.
Publishes, "Im Coming To Take You To Lunch", the story of how he took Wham! to China
Brown promotes long-term bond financing to accelerate vaccination programmes in poorer countries.
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Knighted for services to acting
Winner of the Premier League with Chelsea
Prescott makes public his disapproval of Tony Blairs plans to give state schools the right to govern their finances and admission policies and to increase the number of city academies
Waters and Pink Floyd reunite for a performance at the Live 8 concert, they play a six-song, 23-minute set, including "Speak to Me/Breathe"/"Breathe (Reprise)", "Money", "Wish You Were Here", and "Comfortably Numb"
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Appointed a Member of Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to cycling
Mental Capacity Act 2005 creates a legal framework for decision making by people lacking capacity
Stars in Nanny McPhee
Publication of "Never Let Me Go"
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for plays that uncover the precipice beneath everyday speech and expose oppression.
Page is awarded the OBE for services to Brazilian charity work.
Waters and Pink Floyd reunite for a performance at the Live 8 concert, they play a six-song, 23-minute set, including "Speak to Me/Breathe"/"Breathe (Reprise)", "Money", "Wish You Were Here", and "Comfortably Numb"
FA Player of the Year
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 creates control orders for terrorism suspects
Stars in Pride & Prejudice
Brown defends continued investment in health, education and local services.
Prescott makes public his disapproval of Tony Blairs plans to give state schools the right to govern their finances and admission policies and to increase the number of city academies
Rolling Stones release the album, "A Bigger Bang"
Appears in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Plays diplomat Justin Quayle in the political thriller The Constant Gardener.
The release of Oasis sixth studio album "Dont Believe the Truth" which features a further three of Liams songs, "The Meaning of Soul", "Love Like A Bomb" and "Guess God Thinks Im Abel"
Brown promotes stability, investment and employment as Labour's central economic commitments.
Time includes Brown in its annual list of influential international figures.
John Reid oversees early ministerial consideration of options for replacing the Vanguard submarines
Releases Tripping, the lead single from Intensive Care.
Is inducted with The Kinks into the UK Music Hall of Fame.
Recruited by Steven Van Zandt to join singer Joan Jett, Kim Fowley & Martin Lewis and others by hosting his own radio show on Van Zandts Underground Garage radion channel heard throughout the USA
Later reviews criticise intelligence claims about Iraqi weapons.
Publishes, "Im Coming To Take You To Lunch", the story of how he took Wham! to China
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