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2007 in Great Britain — Page 4

Explore 137 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2007.

Historical records for Great Britain in 2007

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Peter Harrison Planetarium Opens

Harrison, John · Greenwich · Clockmaker · Arts / Cultural Heritage

The new Peter Harrison Planetarium opened at Greenwich, presenting modern astronomy to visitors at a historic centre of celestial navigation.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

Knightley, Keira Christina · Arts / Cinema

Stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End. Stars in Atonement

Player of the Year

Gerrard, Steven George · Sport / Football

FA Player of the Year

Premier League Crown Restored

Ferguson, Alexander Chapman · Manchester · Manager of Manchester United · Sport / Football

Manchester United reclaim the Premier League title after three seasons without it, with Ferguson’s side building around a potent attack led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

Public-Service Investment Legacy

Brown, James Gordon · London · Chancellor of the Exchequer · Economy / Public Services

Brown's chancellorship concludes after sustained expansion of public-service expenditure.

Return to Madrid Starting Lineup

Beckham, David · Los Angeles · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Beckham regained an important role in Real Madrid's squad during the second half of the 2006–07 season. His passing and set pieces aided the club's late push for the Spanish championship.

Sculpture

Moore, Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" · Sport / Football

The Bobby Moore Sculpture is unveiled by Sir Bobby Charlton outside the entrance of the newly reconstructed Wembley Stadium as the "finishing touch" to the project

Sex Pistols

Rotten, Johnny · Los Angeles · Arts / Popular Music

Lydon, Jones and Cook re-record Pretty Vacant in a Los Angeles studio for the forthcoming video game "Skate"

SuperLiga Final Appearance

Beckham, David · Los Angeles · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Beckham featured in LA Galaxy's SuperLiga campaign during his first summer in American football. The team reached the final before losing to Pachuca following a penalty shootout.

Tottenham Transfer After Charlton Spell

Bent, Darren · London · Forward · Sport / Football

Bent leaves Charlton Athletic for Tottenham Hotspur following two prolific Premier League seasons with the Addicks.

Tour de France

Wiggins, Bradley · Sport / Cycling

Wiggins team is withdrawn after Cristian Moreni fails a doping test. Races in the 2007 Tour de France for Cofidis and takes 1st in the Prologue in London

Two Goals in 2007 Women's FA Cup Final

Smith, Kelly · Nottingham · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores twice as Arsenal defeat Charlton Athletic 4-1 and complete a historic quadruple-winning season.

UEFA Women's Cup Final First-Leg Winner

Scott, Alex · Umea · Defender · Sport / Football

Scores a late long-range goal as Arsenal win 1-0 away to Umea in the UEFA Women's Cup final first leg.

UEFA Women's Cup Winning Manager

Akers, Vic · Borehamwood · Football Manager · Sport / Football

Guides Arsenal Women to victory over Umea and makes them the first British winners of the UEFA Women's Cup.

United Retain FA Community Shield

Rooney, Wayne · London · Forward · Sport / Football

Rooney plays as Manchester United defeat Chelsea on penalties in the Community Shield, beginning another title-challenging season.

Villa Wide Forward Signing From Watford

Young, Ashley · Birmingham · Forward · Sport / Football

Ashley Young joined Aston Villa from Watford and developed into an important chance creator on the wing.

Women's Premier League Top Scorer

Sanderson, Lianne · Great Britain · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores 28 league goals as Arsenal win every league match during their 2006-07 quadruple-winning campaign.

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