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2021 in Great Britain
Explore 65 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2021.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2021
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January
March
Gooch Scores EFL Trophy Final Winner
Gooch nets the only goal against Tranmere Rovers as Sunderland win the EFL Trophy at Wembley, ending a long trophy drought.
Johnson Wins EFL Trophy at Wembley
Johnson leads Sunderland to a 1–0 EFL Trophy final victory over Tranmere Rovers, lifting silverware during a difficult lower-league period.
Bus Franchising Decision
Burnham decides to place Greater Manchester buses under a franchised system of local control.
May
Second Mayoral Election Victory
Burnham wins a second term as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Hartlepool By-Election Response
Starmer accepts responsibility for Labour's defeat and promises further party reform.
Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Starmer reorganises Labour's front bench following the local election results.
German Cup Final Brace
Scores twice in Borussia Dortmund’s 4-1 DFB-Pokal final victory over RB Leipzig, helping the club collect another German Cup.
FA Cup Winner
Marc Albrighton provided tireless running and service along Leicester's right flank as Leicester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Jonny Evans started as Leicester's experienced defensive organiser before an injury forced his departure as Leicester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Jamie Vardy led Leicester's attack and pressed Chelsea's defenders at Wembley as Leicester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2021 FA Cup final at Wembley.
First FA Cup Final Appearance
Thomas starts at left wing-back as Leicester City defeats Chelsea 1-0 to win the FA Cup for the first time in the club's history.
FA Youth Cup Victory
Villa's under-18 team defeats Liverpool 2-1 to win the FA Youth Cup.
Golden Boot Premier League
Claims the Premier League top-scorer award with 23 goals while representing Tottenham Hotspur. The season is distinguished by combining the Golden Boot with the league’s Playmaker prize.
June
Birmingham Clean Air Zone
Birmingham begins charging the most polluting vehicles entering its city-centre Clean Air Zone.
EnVision Mission Selection
ESA selects EnVision as a future Venus orbiter designed to study the planet from its interior to its upper atmosphere.
Euro Goal Against Croatia
Scores Scotland's equaliser against Croatia in their final group match.
Alan Turing Polymer Fifty-Pound Note Issued
Andrew Bailey serves as Governor when the Bank of England issues the polymer fifty-pound note featuring mathematician and codebreaker Alan Turing.
July
Command Paper on Protocol
Publishes proposals to change the Northern Ireland Protocol.
World Heritage Status
Liverpool loses its UNESCO World Heritage status after waterfront development disputes.
September
Death of Spurs Goalscoring Legend
Greaves died aged eighty-one, prompting tributes to England's extraordinary post-war league goalscorer.
The Last Domino Tour
Opens Genesis's The Last Domino tour in Birmingham.
The Last Domino Tour
Performs with Genesis on The Last Domino tour in Birmingham.
WHO Appointment
The World Health Organization appoints Brown Ambassador for Global Health Financing.
First In-Person Conference Leadership Speech
Starmer presents a programme centred on work, care, equality and security.
October
Chansons d'Ennui Tip-Top
Releases Chansons d'Ennui Tip-Top, an album of French-language cover versions.
November
Second Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Starmer appoints a revised shadow team focused on economic credibility and public services.
December
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing asymmetric organocatalysis.
Nobel Prize in Literature
Is honoured for writing about colonialism and the refugee experience between cultures and continents.
Brexit
Resigns as Brexit minister.
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Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Judas and the Black Messiah.
Armstrong Completes High Scoring Rovers Campaign
Armstrong finishes the 2020–21 Championship season with 28 goals, attracting Premier League interest and later moving to Southampton.
Aston Villa First Match Victory at Brighton
Gerrard begins his Aston Villa managerial reign with a 2-0 victory over Brighton, securing a positive start to his Premier League coaching career.
Belfast
Writes and directs Belfast, a semi-autobiographical drama inspired by his childhood in Northern Ireland.
Best of Enemies London Premiere
James Graham’s Best of Enemies premiered at the Young Vic in 2021, dramatizing the televised clashes between William F Buckley and Gore Vidal.
Budget
Rishi Sunak presents the 2021 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 2021 Budget under Rishi Sunak sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Calvert Lewin Season Scoring Form
Dominic Calvert-Lewin finishes the 2020–21 Premier League season as Everton’s leading league scorer with sixteen goals.
Charlton Interim Manager Appointment
Jackson takes charge of Charlton Athletic's first team after years serving the club as a player and captain.
Chelsea Managerial Departure
Lampard leaves Chelsea after a difficult run of league results, bringing an end to his initial managerial period at Stamford Bridge.
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