British Politics 1955-72 By 10MMills Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1972 British Politics Apr 5, 1955 Sir Winston Churchill resigns (Conservative) May 14, 1955 Anthony Eden becomes Prime Minister (Conservative) May 14, 1959 Harold Macmillan becomes Prime Minister (Conservative) May 14, 1964 Harold Wilson becomes Prime Minister (Labour) Jan 24, 1965 Churchill dies Jan 14, 1967 Cream-Sunshine of Your Love Jan 14, 1969 The Beatles-Come Together Apr 14, 1970 Edward Heath becomes Prime Minister (Conservative) Jan 14, 1972 Pink Floyd-Money