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2012 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 89 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2012.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2012
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Captaincy in the Championship
Takes on the Leeds United captaincy and supplies important goals and assists from the right side of midfield.
Centurion Promotion Captain
Jackson captains Charlton Athletic through a dominant League One championship season, adding important goals from midfield.
Champions League Semi-Final Survival at Barcelona
Lampard marshals Chelsea's midfield during a tense 2-2 draw at Barcelona, as ten-man Chelsea advance to the Champions League final.
Chelsea Champions League Semi-Final Captain
Lampard takes a prominent leadership role as Chelsea eliminate defending champions Barcelona to reach the European Cup final.
Chelsea European Super Cup Appearance
Lampard represents Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup against Atlético Madrid, an occasion that follows the club's first Champions League triumph.
Civic Reform History Display
New Birmingham history displays interpreted municipal leadership and urban change including the legacy of Joseph Chamberlain.
Cutty Sark Restoration Reopening
Elizabeth II formally reopened Cutty Sark following an extensive conservation project that secured the historic clipper for future visitors.
Dark Knight Trilogy Completed
Completes his three-film Batman cycle with The Dark Knight Rises.
Effect London Premiere
Lucy Prebble's The Effect premiered at the National Theatre in London, examining love and uncertainty during a drug trial.
England Captain at European Championship
Gerrard captains England at Euro 2012 and provides important crosses and midfield control as the team reaches the quarter-finals.
Euro Assist Against Ukraine
Gerrard delivers the cross that leads to Wayne Rooney's winning header against Ukraine, helping England top its European Championship group.
Euro Winner Against Ukraine
Rooney returns from suspension and heads England's winning goal against Ukraine, sending his country into the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.
Europa League Goal Against Athletic Bilbao
Rooney scores twice against Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford, although Manchester United lose the first leg of their Europa League tie.
FA Cup Final Against Chelsea
Gerrard captains Liverpool in the FA Cup final, but Chelsea win 2-1 despite a second-half Liverpool fightback.
FA Cup Final Against Liverpool
Lampard starts as Chelsea defeat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup final, adding another major domestic cup medal to his collection.
Final LA Galaxy Home Appearance
Beckham announced that the MLS Cup final would be his last competitive match for LA Galaxy. His departure followed a six-season association that greatly increased the league's international profile.
Financial Services Act Regulatory Reform
Mervyn King serves as Governor as the Financial Services Act creates a statutory Financial Policy Committee and establishes the Prudential Regulation Authority within the Bank of England.
Further Staffordshire Hoard Finds
Additional archaeological discoveries in the Staffordshire field broadened knowledge of the hoard that Birmingham Museum helped to interpret.
Galaxy Playoff Victory Over Seattle
Beckham featured in LA Galaxy's run through the Western Conference play-offs. The club overcame Seattle Sounders on aggregate to reach another MLS Cup final.
Hat-Trick Against Everton
Gerrard scores a hat-trick in a Merseyside derby against Everton, demonstrating his finishing instincts on a memorable Anfield evening.
Historic Museum Trust Stewardship
Birmingham Museums Trust assumed responsibility for operating the museum as part of the city's wider group of heritage attractions.
Hughton Appointed Norwich Manager
Chris Hughton was appointed Norwich City manager in 2012 after Paul Lambert departed, taking over a side seeking to consolidate Premier League status.
Kean's Blackburn Relegated to Championship
Kean's Blackburn drops out of the Premier League following a difficult season marked by fan protests and inconsistent results.
League Cup Final Captaincy Against Cardiff
Gerrard captains Liverpool to victory over Cardiff City on penalties in the League Cup final, lifting his first trophy as club captain.
League One Championship Campaign
Powell guides Charlton Athletic to the League One title with more than one hundred points and promotion to the Championship.
Les Miserables
Portrays Marius Pontmercy in the screen musical Les Miserables.
Liverpool League Cup Return to Wembley
Kenny Dalglish coached Liverpool to victory over Cardiff City on penalties in the 2012 League Cup final, ending the club's six-year wait for a major trophy.
Man Booker Prize
Publication of "Bring Up the Bodies, winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize
MLS Cup Title Defended
Beckham collected a second MLS Cup when LA Galaxy again defeated Houston Dynamo in the championship match. The result provided a winning conclusion to his final season with the California club.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent.
Norwich Premier League Survival Attack
Steve Morison contributed goals during Norwich City's 2011-12 Premier League season, in which the newly promoted team secured a comfortable mid-table finish.
Olympic Celebration
Trafalgar Square hosts public celebration during London Olympic year.
Olympic Equestrian Events Greenwich
Greenwich Park hosted London Olympic equestrian competition within the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage setting during Elizabeth II's reign.
Political Reform History Interpretation
The Birmingham history galleries included the political reform era associated with Thomas Attwood and the Birmingham Political Union.
Premier League Championship
Gareth Barry wins the 2011/12 Premier League championship with Manchester City and provides positional discipline and control in the centre of midfield.
Premier League Championship
Joe Hart wins the 2011/12 Premier League championship with Manchester City and wins the Golden Glove while helping City maintain a strong defensive record.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Scotland Act Finance Powers
The Scotland Act 2012 received royal assent, expanding devolved taxation and borrowing responsibilities.
Second Consecutive Galaxy Final Run
Beckham served as an experienced midfielder in Bruce Arena's Galaxy side during the 2012 post-season. The team's successful play-off campaign delivered a second consecutive league championship opportunity.
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