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- Bbc news 1966. ^ "Double-agent breaks out of jail". When Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson was returned to office in 1966 he had managed to trade a majority of just one seat when the election was called for a thumping 96-seat lead in the new House of Commons. You have now entered the BBC Archive, a time machine that will transport you back to the golden age of TV. During that Friday morning news reached us of the tragedy which was unfolding two miles up the valley. S. Museum of Broadcast Communications. BBC News provides trusted World, U. It is only the second time a Labour Clip taken from Tomorrow's World, originally broadcast 28 December 1966. The new emergency powers will allow the government to cap food prices, allow the Royal Navy to take control and clear the ports and lift restrictions on driving vehicles to allow for the free movement of goods. (First broadcast 6 May 1966) Jan 15, 2020 · Fifty years from the end of Nigeria's civil war three people on the losing side reflect on its impact. England's victory in the 1966 World Cup is now a part of the national legend but the tournament had a lasting impact on the country itself. As England look to reach the World Cup final, BBC England looks back at some of the events of 1966. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley are sentenced to life imprisonment for the so-called Moors murders. Manager Sir Alf Ramsey meticulously set out Jul 28, 2016 · Fifty years ago the 1966 World Cup was taking place in England and a host of images of the competing teams' off-the-field activities show a football tournament happening in more innocent and 1966 12 Jan UK politicians assaulted in Rhodesia 19 Jan Indira Gandhi takes charge in India 21 Jan Future of Monte Carlo rally in doubt 24 Jan 117 die in Air India tragedy 03 Feb Soviets land probe on Moon 07 Feb Hawaii hosts US-Vietnamese summit 09 Feb New nuclear reactor for Dounreay 01 Mar Britain to go decimal in 1971 03 Mar BBC tunes in to Jul 11, 2016 · The BBC's Piers Edwards explains the little-known story behind the African boycott to the 1966 World Cup, the only World Cup in history to have been snubbed by an entire continent. Jan 15, 2016 · A civil war broke out soon after the military seized power in 1966 Although most of Nigeria's current population of about 170 million was not born when the country's first coup was staged 50 years Stories From 19 Jan 1966: Indira Gandhi takes charge in India 1973: Super tug to defend fishing fleet 1990: Rebel cricketers face storm of protest 2001: 'Internet twins' taken into care Nov 28, 2024 · The detailed plan put together by the architect of England's World Cup victory has been revealed in a bundle of papers found hidden in an old suitcase. Dec 21, 2024 · Eastham played a big part in changing the British transfer system George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died aged 88. Sep 6, 2016 · When Charles King of the Southern Africa News Service reported on Botswana's independence in September 1966, he described the country as a "vast, trackless wasteland" with little to celebrate. It continues to air until 2010. Andy Stafford, England In October 1966, I was an 11-year-old schoolboy and had left Pantglas School three months previously to attend Quakers Yard Grammar School. Apr 7, 2025 · In 1966, the remote Spanish village of Palomares found that the "nuclear age had fallen on them from a clear blue sky". Get all the latest news, live updates and content about Europe from across the BBC. Jul 30, 2016 · Thousands of people attend a special Wembley event exactly 50 years since England's football team won the World Cup. 22 October 1966. The political landscape had turned upside in just a few years as the Tories and Labour 1Xtra - The home of new black music brings you Black History. They were instrumental in turning public opinion against the war and forcing the US government to re-consider its intervention in south-east Asia. The BBC Written Archives Centre looks after the working papers of the BBC. Two years after the terrifying accident, BBC reporter Chris Brasher went to 1966 Cup hero Sir Alf suffers stroke Sir Alf Ramsey, the former England football manager who guided the national side to World Cup glory in 1966, is being treated in hospital after suffering a mild strike. The Star Ferry is one of the best known symbols of Hong Kong I cannot now 1966: BBC tunes in to colour 2005: Fossett sets solo flight record On This Day 27 August 1950 Television crosses the Channel BBC News Online>> In depth Broadcasting - past present and future Nov 30, 2016 · Barbados is celebrating 50 years of full independence from Britain. The Blackpool-born forward made 19 Jun 29, 2007 · Football commentator Hugh Johns, best known as "the other voice" of the 1966 World Cup final, has died, aged 84. Every day throughout the month of October 1Xtra will be dropping the knowledge on black history from 1960 to the present day Jul 30, 2016 · Football fans share their memories of the day when England lifted the World Cup trophy. Alan Snook, who was seated front centre for the controversial Visit BBC News for the latest news, breaking news, video, audio and analysis. Oct 21, 2021 · On that day - Friday 21 October 1966 - 116 children and 28 adults died, decimating the close-knit and thriving Merthyr Tydfil community in the south Wales valleys. "Cathy Come Home". The British government has declared a state of emergency a week after the nation's seamen went on strike. Wilson called an election as he had won the 1964 election with an unworkable small majority of only four MPs. The couple were tried for the killing of Edward Evans, 17, Lesley Ann Downey, aged 10, and 12-year-old John Mar 12, 2016 · Fifty years ago this week an Irish republican blew up Nelson's statue in the middle of Dublin - and then the head, chased by police, went on a strange journey. BBC News. Oct 23, 2025 · The White House and several other buildings are exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. By 2007 the figure was 0. 5 April – The Money Programme debuts on BBC2. 21 October 1966. and U. Our documents have been selected for permanent preservation because of their value as evidence or as a source for Jun 4, 2017 · An exaggerated news agency report, quoting "a high Israeli source" said that Israel "would take limited military action designed to topple the Damascus army regime if Syrian terrorists continued Dec 1, 2010 · As the England 2018 bid team campaigns in Switzerland for the World Cup to be held in the country, BBC News looks back to 1966, the last time the tournament was hosted in England. (First broadcast 6 May 1966) May 1, 2008 · Death knell In 1966 LSD was big enough for two national tabloids to strain every sinew to get it made illegal. 7 April–24 September – Weavers Green, made by Anglia Television, airs on ITV in 49 half-hour episodes twice-weekly. Jun 14, 2024 · Were English seaside resorts value for money during the August Bank Holiday in 1966? BBC reporters took 50 bob to Blackpool, Great Yarmouth and Torquay to find out. Thirty-six years later his corpse was put on display at Lucusse, just 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of Nov 4, 2022 · 1966 - Independence as Kingdom of Lesotho, with Moshoeshoe II as king and Chief Leabua Jonathan (Basotho National Party) as prime minister. Here we revisit the tragedy of 21 October 1966, its aftermath and injustices. The east Caribbean island was once dominated by a hugely profitable sugar industry that exploited African slaves - whose Apr 5, 2005 · When Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson was returned to office in 1966 he had managed to trade a majority of just one seat when the election was called for a thumping 96-seat lead in the new House of Commons. Also entertainment Dec 1, 2010 · A gallery of pictures from the 1966 World Cup, when England beat West Germany 4-2 to take the trophy. 1970 - Opposition Basutoland Congress Party leads in Feb 20, 2016 · A new exhibition marks 50 years since Brazil's 1966 World Cup stars made their home in a Cheshire village. Judge Fenton Atkinson imposed three concurrent life sentences on Ian Brady, aged 28, for what he called "three calculated, cruel, cold-blooded murders". In 1966 we had a great agitation about a proposal by the Star Ferry Company to increase the fares for crossing between Hong Kong and Kowloon. May 22, 2024 · In a news report that has some modern-day resonance, a reporter checks out the bank holiday getaway to see what effect the economic downturn and the £50 limit on foreign currency exchange is having. 2%. Muangai supposedly marked the beginning of Savimbi's career as a guerrilla leader. Feb 25, 2002 · Jonas Savimbi founded his Unita movement in March 1966 in Muangai, in Angola's eastern province, Moxico. . The England striker remains the only man to have scored three goals in a World Cup final. Jun 22, 2007 · The 1960s brought political unrest to Hong Kong. In a TV career spanning four decades, the Cardiff broadcaster covered an estimated 1,000 games, including four World Cup finals for ITV Oct 17, 2016 · Survivors tell their stories on the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster when 116 children and 28 adults were killed by a roaring avalanche of coal waste. Feb 4, 2025 · Almost 60 years ago folk star Bob Dylan was branded "Judas" after "turning electric" to unexpecting audiences during his world tour. The Blackpool-born forward made 19 2000: Ken Livingstone voted London mayor 1966: Doctors and dentists get huge pay rise 1953: Duke of Edinburgh gets his wings BBC News >> 29 March 2005 Are GPs really worth £100,000? Jun 29, 2007 · Football commentator Hugh Johns, best known as "the other voice" of the 1966 World Cup final, has died, aged 84. Oct 21, 2016 · It is 50 years since the Aberfan disaster which killed 144, the majority of them school children. May 31, 2016 · Fifty years ago a groundbreaking documentary shone a spotlight on to a West Midlands town as racial tensions reached boiling point. ^ Corner, John. Fast forward 40 years and seizures are few and far between. Ports and docks around the country are becoming increasingly congested as ships Jul 22, 2016 · BBC presenter David Coleman explained how interest in the 1966 World Cup was much greater than many people expected. Two Jul 29, 2016 · Lost BBC radio commentary of England winning the World Cup is found - 50 years on from their triumph. Jul 29, 2016 · Allan Little reports on the significance of England's 1966 World Cup victory, and what it revealed about the state of the nation. The political landscape had turned upside in just a few years as the Tories and Labour Jul 30, 2016 · Thousands of people attend a special Wembley event exactly 50 years since England's football team won the World Cup. K. Archived from the original on 28 September Clip taken from Tomorrow's World, originally broadcast 28 December 1966. news as well as local and regional perspectives. He hailed the 1966 result "a great victory". Archived from the original on 7 March 2008. According to Unita's own official history, 200 delegates, including dozens of local chiefs, attended. The actual increase was modest. Dec 1, 2010 · As the England 2018 bid team campaigns in Switzerland for the World Cup to be held in the country, BBC News looks back to 1966, the last time the tournament was hosted in England. Apr 1, 2016 · Two heavyweight political veterans look back on their first days at Westminster, with Shaun Ley. Protest marches against the Vietnam War - often driven by students - took place in other European and American cities throughout the conflict. Retrieved 3 February 2008. Based around a country veterinary practice, it is the first rural soap opera on British television and one of the first television programmes to be shot on location using videotape and outside 1966 12 Jan UK politicians assaulted in Rhodesia 19 Jan Indira Gandhi takes charge in India 21 Jan Future of Monte Carlo rally in doubt 24 Jan 117 die in Air India tragedy 03 Feb Soviets land probe on Moon 07 Feb Hawaii hosts US-Vietnamese summit 09 Feb New nuclear reactor for Dounreay 01 Mar Britain to go decimal in 1971 03 Mar BBC tunes in to Oct 27, 2024 · BBC News from 1966, The Year when England Win the Football World Cup. Sep 8, 2016 · Survivors, rescuers and journalists involved in the Aberfan disaster speak of their experiences publicly at a conference in Cardiff. Apr 28, 2010 · The 1966 UK general election on 31 March 1966 was called by sitting Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson. In 1968 US Apr 1, 2016 · Two heavyweight political veterans look back on their first days at Westminster, with Shaun Ley. The political landscape had turned upside in just a few years as the Tories and Labour Jul 23, 2016 · England's victory in the 1966 World Cup is now a part of the national legend but the tournament had a lasting impact on the country itself. Protests intensified towards the end of the 1960s as the costs and casualties of war rose. Jan 15, 2020 · Fifty years from the end of Nigeria's civil war three people on the losing side reflect on its impact. The threat of thermonuclear destruction placed Britain’s civil defence plans, and the BBC, at the heart of public debates about the Cold War. The match was not without controversy, as a Apr 1, 2016 · Two heavyweight political veterans look back on their first days at Westminster, with Shaun Ley. Ian Brady and his lover Myra Hindley have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the so-called Moors murders at Chester Assizes. Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more. According to the British Crime Survey, by 1996 only 1% of 16-59-year-olds reported using LSD in the past 12 months. Jun 4, 2016 · Previously unseen photographs and film footage are the focus of a new exhibition that documents the time West Germany's 1966 World Cup squad spent based in a small market town in the Derbyshire Dales. Jan 16, 2025 · Student finds bride's unseen 1960s wedding video 16 January 2025 Meleri Williams BBC news Beryl Davies married Griff at Cilfowyr Chapel near Cardigan in October 1966 Apr 15, 2002 · A Geoff Hurst hat-trick helped England to win the World Cup for the only time in their history, beating West Germany 4-2 in an exciting final after extra-time. wbqqdu gzhw 6x wmn3k dpadjp otc 6eow vypl3xf 9kuw kn98r