Ahmet Ertegun Tribute
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2007 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 137 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2007.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2007
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December
Lisbon Treaty Signature
Brown signs the European Union reform treaty at Lisbon.
Treaty of Lisbon Signature
Brown signs the Treaty of Lisbon after becoming Prime Minister.
Party Leader
Nick Clegg is elected as leader of the Liberal Democrats, succeeding Menzies Campbell
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Atonement
Stars in Atonement
Atonement
Playys Older Briony Tallis in Atonement
BAO Dark Energy Constraints
Percival uses baryon acoustic oscillation measurements from large galaxy surveys to constrain the expansion history and improve tests of dark-energy cosmology.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2007 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 2007 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Calder Hall Cooling Towers Demolished
Four cooling towers at Calder Hall are demolished during the long programme of site decommissioning.
Captain During Playoff Triumph
Matt Oakley captains Derby County during their successful 2007 Championship play-off campaign, providing experience in midfield.
Champions League Eight-Nil Victory Over Beşiktaş
Gerrard contributes to Liverpool's record 8-0 Champions League victory over Beşiktaş, maintaining the team's hopes of progressing from its group.
Champions League Final Against AC Milan
Gerrard leads Liverpool in the Champions League final against AC Milan, but the Italian side win 2-1 to avenge their Istanbul defeat.
Champions League Semi-Final Against Chelsea
Gerrard captains Liverpool as the team eliminate Chelsea on penalties to reach a second Champions League final in three seasons.
Champions League Semi-Final Goal Against Milan
Rooney scores twice against AC Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg, including a late winner in a 3-2 home victory.
Championship Promotion Leading Scorer
Steve Howard leads Derby County’s league goalscoring in the 2006-07 Championship campaign and helps the team reach the promotion play-offs.
Charlton Relegation Campaign
Pardew oversees Charlton Athletic during the latter half of a season ending in relegation from the Premier League.
Chelsea League Cup Final Victory Over Arsenal
Lampard plays in Chelsea's 2-1 League Cup final win against Arsenal, helping control the midfield as Didier Drogba scores both goals.
Criterium du Dauphine Libere
Wins the prologue of the Criterium du Dauphine Libere
Election Readiness Campaign
Places the Conservative Party on election alert during speculation that Gordon Brown might call an early general election.
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for Prime Suspect: "The Final Act"
England Assist Against Estonia
Beckham supplied crosses that led to goals in England's European Championship qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn. The display demonstrated his continuing value as a specialist creator from wide midfield.
England Recall Under McClaren
Beckham returned to England duty after a period outside Steve McClaren's squad. His performances for Real Madrid helped earn a recall before crucial European Championship qualifiers.
Everton Transfer After Blades Career
Jagielka signed for Everton following Sheffield United’s relegation, taking his versatility and defensive experience into another Premier League side.
First LA Galaxy Competitive Appearance
Beckham made his LA Galaxy debut during the SuperLiga competition after moving from Real Madrid. His arrival attracted unprecedented international attention to the American club.
First LA Galaxy Goal Against DC United
Beckham scored his first goal for LA Galaxy with a free kick against D.C. United in the SuperLiga semi-final. He also helped create another goal as Galaxy advanced to the final.
First New Wembley FA Cup Final
Lampard provides the decisive pass for Didier Drogba's extra-time winner against Manchester United in the first FA Cup final at the rebuilt Wembley.
First Premier League Title With United
Rooney wins his first Premier League championship as Manchester United end Chelsea's two-season reign at the top of English football.
Head of Chambers
Starmer serves as joint head of Doughty Street Chambers before entering public prosecution.
Health of "Bobby" Robert William Robson
Fifth diagnosis of cancer, consisting of cancerous nodules in both lungs, diagnosed as terminal in February 2007
Keane's Championship Title in Debut Season
Keane completes his first managerial season by winning the Championship and taking Sunderland back into the Premier League.
La Liga
Real Madrid win their first Spanish La Liga title in three years because of their superior head-to-head record against Barcelona, giving Beckham his first title since he joined Real Madrid
Liverpool Opening League Goal Against Aston Villa
Gerrard scores a late free kick against Aston Villa to secure a 2-1 away win in Liverpool's Premier League opener.
Michael Clayton
Plays corporate lawyer Karen Crowder in Michael Clayton, earning major supporting-actress awards.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature
OBE
Awarded an OBE
OBE
Awarded the OBE
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Receives an OBE for services to music.
On Chesil Beach
Publication of "On Chesil Beach"
Osacr
Wins an Oscar for "There Will Be Blood" as Daniel Plainview
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