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Great Britain
Queen Mother Elizabeth passes away at the remarkable age of 101.
Establishment of AstraZeneca plc
Grand opening of the iconic Millennium Dome in London marks a historical milestone.
Good Friday Agreement brings peace to Northern Ireland after years of conflict and tensions.
Tragic end of Princess Diana's life in a Paris car accident.
UK exits ERM in Black Wednesday crisis, facing economic turmoil and currency devaluation.
Queen Elizabeth II's difficult year marked by scandals and personal challenges: Annus horribilis
Maastricht Treaty signing: European Union foundation and economic integration agreement establishment.
Establishment of Dyson Ltd.
Establishment of Sky Group
Violent protests in London against controversial Poll Tax, leading to widespread chaos and unrest.
Education Reform Act introduces standardized testing in schools to measure student performance and accountability.
Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, introduced the World Wide Web
Michael Heseltine resigns due to the Westland affair scandal within the cabinet.
Anglo-Irish Agreement: Signed by Thatcher and FitzGerald for diplomatic resolution and peace.
UK’s first-ever mobile phone call
Establishment of Vodafone Group plc
Beginning of a significant miners' strike impacting the country and its economy.
British forces liberate the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in a military conflict.
Conflict between Argentina and UK ignites over Falkland Islands, leading to war.
Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
Brixton Riots erupt in London, sparking unrest and turmoil in the city.
Queen marks 25 years on the throne with Silver Jubilee celebration.
Equal Pay Act prohibits gender-based wage disparity, ensuring equal pay for same work.
First oil flows in Scotland from the North Sea, marking a significant milestone for the country.
UK votes to remain in EEC with 67.2% support in a referendum.
Margaret Thatcher makes history as the first female leader of a major political party.
Transition from pounds, shillings, and pence to decimal currency in the United Kingdom.
Establishment of Virgin Group
The Beatles create Apple Records for their music releases and signings.
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