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Events from the year 1978 in the United Kingdom .
The 1979 United Kingdom general election was held on Thursday 3 May 1979 to elect 635 members to the House of Commons.
Events from the year 2005 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2006 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2002 in the United Kingdom. This year was the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Events from the year 1997 in the United Kingdom. This year is noted for a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party under Tony Blair; the transfer of Hong Kong, the largest remaining British colony, to China; and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Events from the year 1994 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1992 in the United Kingdom. This year was the Ruby Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Events from the year 1989 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 1980 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1976 in the United Kingdom. This year is notable for the prolonged drought and subsequent heat wave.
Events from the year 1966 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1984 in the United Kingdom. The year was dominated by the miners' strike.
Events from the year 1977 in the United Kingdom. This year was the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Events from the year 1979 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1975 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1973 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1974 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2008 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2013 in the United Kingdom.