British Politics 1955-1972 By ellisgoodwin Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1972 British Politics Jan 14, 1955 Sir Anthony Eden Jan 10, 1957 Harold Macmillan becomes Prime Minister- conservative Oct 8, 1959 General election Feb 5, 1963 Beatles have first number 1 Oct 18, 1963 Sir Alex Douglas-Home becomes Prime Minister- conservative Oct 15, 1964 General election Mar 31, 1966 General election Jan 14, 1970 Edward Heath