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2011 in Great Britain
Explore 103 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2011.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2011
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January
February
Death of Gary Moore
Death of Gary Moore
Attacking Midfield Start at Wembley
Gardner started the League Cup final for Birmingham City and pressed forward from midfield before being substituted for Jean Beausejour.
Birmingham League Cup Final Midfield Role
Bowyer played behind Nikola ลฝigiฤ and helped Birmingham City challenge Arsenal in midfield during the clubโs second League Cup triumph.
League Cup Final Defensive Performance
Johnson headed the ball towards goal from a first-half corner and worked alongside Martin Jirรกnek as Birmingham City protected their chance of Wembley glory.
League Cup Final Man of the Match
Foster made a series of important saves against Arsenal and received the Alan Hardaker Trophy as Birmingham City won the League Cup 2โ1.
Left-Back Role in Wembley Upset
Ridgewell defended Birmingham Cityโs left side in the League Cup final as Arsenal sought an equaliser before Martins struck late on.
Plays Through Injury in Cup Final
Ferguson continued playing after suffering a rib injury in the 2011 League Cup final, helping Birminghamโs midfield contest possession against Arsenal.
Libya Evacuation Operation
Updates Parliament after British aircraft and ships help evacuate nationals from unrest in Libya.
March
Libya Intervention
Wins Commons support for UK participation in military action over Libya.
Libya Military Action Begins
Announces that British forces are taking part in international military action under the United Nations mandate.
Libya Commons Authorization
Wins House of Commons support for military action implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973.
Death of Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
Death of Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
London Conference on Libya
Opens an international conference coordinating political and diplomatic support for Libya's transition.
April
Governor Appointed
Adrian Davis becomes Governor of Montserrat
Paris Libya Coordination
Meets President Nicolas Sarkozy to discuss military, diplomatic and political pressure on the Qadhafi regime.
May
AV Referendum
Holds the referendum on replacing first past the post with the alternative vote.
FA Cup Winner
Joe Hart kept Stoke City scoreless as Manchester City won their first major trophy in 35 years as Manchester City defeated Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Joleon Lescott contested aerial deliveries and helped keep the Stoke forwards quiet as Manchester City defeated Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Micah Richards supported attacks from right-back while helping to secure a Wembley clean sheet as Manchester City defeated Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Wembley Champions League Final
Manchester United reach the Champions League final at Wembley under Ferguson but lose 3-1 to Barcelona, concluding another deep European campaign.
June
NHS Reform Revision
Announces changes to NHS reform proposals following the government's listening exercise.
Fly from Here
Returns to Yes and plays keyboards on Fly from Here.
Rangers Manager Appointment
Succeeds Walter Smith as Rangers manager.
July
Leveson Inquiry
Announces a public inquiry into press ethics after the phone-hacking scandal.
Africa Aid and Trade Speech
Links aid, trade, enterprise and democratic accountability in a speech during a visit to Nigeria.
European Union Act
Introduces the referendum lock for major future EU treaty changes.
August
Birmingham Riots
Disorder and looting spread through parts of Birmingham during nationwide disturbances.
Tripoli Regime Collapse Statement
Chairs the National Security Council and responds as Qadhafi's regime loses control of most of Tripoli.
Summer Riots Government Response
Recalls Parliament and sets out the government's response after serious rioting in English cities.
September
Libya Campaign Review
Reports to Parliament on the collapse of Qadhafi's rule and Britain's role in the international campaign.
Fixed-term Parliaments Act
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act receives royal assent.
First UN General Assembly Address
Addresses the United Nations General Assembly as Prime Minister for the first time.
Constitutional Head of State
New constitution retains the British monarch as head of state
October
Return as Shadow Health Secretary
Burnham returns to the shadow health portfolio.
Brexit
Conservative Eurosceptic MPs rebel in favour of a referendum on EU membership.
Libya Liberation Statement
Reports to Parliament after Libya's National Transitional Council declares the country's liberation.
Referendum Motion
Moves a Commons motion calling for an EU membership referendum.
December
EU Treaty Veto
Refuses to support proposed European treaty changes during negotiations over the eurozone crisis.
Other events (month unknown)
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter.
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