British Politics 1955-72 By 10ecollie Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1972 British Politics Apr 5, 1955 Winston Churchill retires from Prime Minister Conservative. Sir Winston Churchill resigs as prime minister of Britain due to his failing health. Apr 11, 1955 Anthony Eden becomes Prime Minister Conservative Jan 14, 1957 Harold Macmillan becomes Prime Minister Conservative Jan 28, 1961 Are You Lonesome Tonight- Elvis Presley #1 Jul 14, 1962 I Can't Stop Loving You- Ray Charles #1 Jan 14, 1963 Alec Douglas-Home becomes Prime Minister Conservative May 4, 1963 From Me To You- The Beatles #1 Jan 14, 1964 Harold Wilson becomes Prime Minister Labour Jul 11, 1964 House Of The Rising Sun- The Animals #1 Sep 11, 1965 (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction- The Rolling Stones #1 Jan 14, 1970 Edward Heath becomes Prime Minister Conservative
