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1959 in the United Kingdom |
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1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 |
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom |
Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales |
Popular culture |
Events from the year 1959 in the United Kingdom .
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Events from the year 1996 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1994 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1988 in the United Kingdom. The year saw the merger in March of the SDP and the Liberals to form the Liberal Democrats. There were also two notable disasters this year: the Piper Alpha oil rig explosion and the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Events from the year 1945 in the United Kingdom. This year sees the end of World War II and a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party.
Events from the year 1963 in the United Kingdom. This year sees changes in the leadership of both main political parties, the Profumo affair and the rise of The Beatles as well as the launch of the long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who.
Events from the year 1987 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1986 in the United Kingdom. It is particularly noted for the "Big Bang" deregulation of the financial markets.
Events from the year 1966 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1983 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1946 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1942 in the United Kingdom. The year was dominated by the Second World War.
Events from the year 1961 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1968 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1960 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1958 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1962 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1957 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1955 in the United Kingdom. The year is marked by changes of leadership for both principal political parties.
Events from the year 1949 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2012 in the United Kingdom. This was the year of the Summer Olympics in London as well as the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.