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Events from the year 1978 in the United Kingdom .
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was a British stateswoman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the position. As prime minister, she implemented economic policies known as Thatcherism. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.
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 2003 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2001 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 1999 in the United Kingdom. This year is noted for the first meetings of the new Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales.
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 handover 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 1990 in the United Kingdom.
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 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 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 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 1974 in the United Kingdom.
Events from the year 2008 in the United Kingdom.