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The Troubles, Biafra, and In Place of Strife
In 1969 British troops patrolled the streets of Northern Ireland. This was the start of the 'Troubles' that would last until the end of the Century.
In Africa the Biafran people were rebelling against the Nigerian government. They were also starving. Their plight began the development of international aid. Television brought their suffering into the living rooms of every industrialised nation.
Good news for the British economy came when test bores in the North Sea found oil off the shores of Scotland.
Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. The British proto-type of Concorde made her maiden voyage in 1969.
Neil Armstrong (moon walking) |
NEIL ALDEN ARMSTRONG (b 1930)- Born in Ohio.
- Became a naval pilot and fought in Korea
- Joined NASA and became a US astronaut in 1962
- Became the first person to walk on the Moon on 20 July 1969
- Taught aerospace engineering at Cincinnati University
On 22 April 1969, Robin Knox-Johnston became the first man to sail singled-handed and non-stop around the world.
 
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| 1965 | Winston Churchill dies
Sir Alec Douglas-Home resigns as Tory leader and is succeeded by Edward Heath
Rhodesia declares UDI (Unilateral Declaration of Independence)
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| 1966 | Barclay's Bank introduces the first British credit card
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| 1967 | The Pound is devalued
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| 1968 | The Commonwealth Immigration Act is passed
Anti Vietnam War riots throughout Europe
Student riots in Paris
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| 1969 | Extra troops sent to Ulster - start of present "Troubles"
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| 1970 | General Election. Edward Heath becomes Tory PM
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| 1971 | The Industrial Relations Act is passed
Decimal Currency introduced
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| 1972 | The Northern Irish Parliament is replaced by Westminster
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| 1973 | Britain joins the EEC
VAT is introduced
Yom Kippur War
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| 1974 | Labour win General Election. Harold Wilson once more PM
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| 1975 | British EEC Referendum
Sex Discrimination Act
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| 1969 Films With British Actors Or Directors | | • | Midnight Cowboy |
| • | If |
| • | Isadora |
| • | The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie |
| • | Women in Love |
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