Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1960 that have shaped Britain and its peoples and affected its history. If you feel we have left something out please don't hesitate to let us know.
More dates from British history
On this day:
St Augustine Introduces Julian Calendar to England - 0597, William the Conqueror crowned - 1066, Domesday Book Commissioned - 1085, First Christmas Tree in Britain - 1800, Mrs Beeton Published - 1861, End of the Soviet Union - 1991
Famous and historic events from 1960
1st British Nuclear Powered Sub launched
1st episode of Coronation St screened
Fire Claims 19 Glasgow Firefighters
First Traffic Wardens in London
Penguin Wins Lady Chatterley Case
Famous Britons born in 1960
Anthea Turner
Ben Bradshaw
Carol McGiffin
Carol Vorderman
Caroline Quentin
Colin Firth
Damon Hill
Gary Lineker
Gary Rhodes
Hugh Grant
Ian Hislop
Ian Rankin
Jack McConnell
Jacqueline Gold
Jenny Eclair
Jeremy Clarkson
John Galliano
John Richmond
John Taylor
Jonathan Agnew
Jonathan Ross
Kenneth Branagh
Kim Wilde
Kristin Scott-Thomas
Leslie Ash
Linford Christie
Mary Portas
Mick Hucknall
Neil Gaiman
Nigella Lawson
Pete Tong
Peter Charles
Phil Taylor
Robert Peston
Steve Cram
Terry Christian
Tony Hawks
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