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2017 in Great Britain — Page 3

Explore 94 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2017.

Historical records for Great Britain in 2017

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 14 of 94 unique records.

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NHS PrEP Implementation Trial

May, Theresa · England · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

During Theresa May's government, nHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.

NHS PrEP Implementation Trial Government

May, Theresa · England · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.

NHS PrEP Implementation Trial NHS Development

May, Theresa · England · Prime Minister of Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government

This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: NHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.

Nobel Prize

Henderson, Richard · Stockholm · Science / Chemistry

Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing cryo-electron microscopy for high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules.

Nobel Prize

Ishiguro, Kazuo · Stockholm · Arts / Literature

Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for novels of emotional force that uncover the abyss beneath an illusory sense of connection.

Pitman Arrives as Portsmouth Captain

Pitman, Brett · Portsmouth · Forward · Sport / Football

Pitman joins Portsmouth from Ipswich Town and becomes a central attacking figure after the club's return to League One.

Premier League Championship

Cahill, Gary · London · Captain · Sport / Football

Gary Cahill wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and captains the side and supplies leadership as Chelsea reclaim the title.

Preventative NHS Model

Burnham, Andrew Murray · Manchester · Mayor of Greater Manchester · Government / Greater Manchester Government

Burnham promotes integration of health with housing, education, employment and community services.

Retirement From Professional Football

Lampard, Frank · London · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Lampard announces his retirement from playing after a career encompassing Chelsea's scoring record, England appearances and spells in MLS.

Rooney Returns To Goodison

Rooney, Wayne · Liverpool · Forward · Sport / Football

Wayne Rooney returns to Everton from Manchester United, rejoining his boyhood club thirteen years after his departure.

Sheffield United League One Champions

Wilder, Chris · Sheffield · Manager · Sport / Football

Wilder delivered a hundred-point League One season as Sheffield United returned to the Championship after six years away.

Two Hundredth Premier League Goal

Rooney, Wayne · Manchester · Forward · Sport / Football

Rooney scores against Manchester City for Everton to reach 200 Premier League goals, becoming only the second player to achieve the feat.

United All-Time Record Goal Against Stoke

Rooney, Wayne · Stoke-on-Trent · Forward · Sport / Football

Rooney scores a stoppage-time free kick against Stoke City to reach 250 Manchester United goals and break Bobby Charlton's club record.

Villa Championship Main Striker

Kodjia, Jonathan · Birmingham · Forward · Sport / Football

Jonathan Kodjia was an important source of goals for Aston Villa in the Championship after joining from Bristol City.

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