Timeline: British Politics from 1955 to 1972 | Timetoast

Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1972

Early British Politics

A rough timeline of the events of the British politics from 1955 through towards 1972, including parties, key events, political leaders
Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1957

Prime Minister Anthony Eden Elected

Conservative
Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1964

Conservative
Apr 9, 1955

Winston Churchhill retired from ill health
Oct 20, 1956

Britain, France and Israel invaded Eygpt

Following Egypt's decision to nationalise the Suez Canal, Britain (the principal shareholder), France and Israel invaded - this forced Britain into an embarrasing downfall
Period: Dec 31, 1957 to Jan 1, 1963

Harold Macmillan Elected Prime Minister
Mar 13, 1958

Hula Hoops became popular
Jul 20, 1960

The Beatles formed

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool - a new era of music had begun
Period: Jan 1, 1963 to Dec 31, 1964

Sir Alec Douglas-Home Elected Prime Minister
Feb 3, 1963

'Profumo Affair'

A sex scandal erupted which caused the conservative party to downfall causing the vote to go to Labour
Period: Dec 31, 1964 to Dec 31, 1970

Harold Wilson Elected Prime Minister
Period: Dec 31, 1964 to Dec 31, 1970

Labour
Jul 30, 1966

England won the world cup

England won the world cup defeating West Germany 3-2
Jan 14, 1967

Britain Denied entry to the EEC

Britain Denied entry to the EEC - the European Economic Community
Period: Dec 31, 1970 to Jan 1, 1974

Edward Heath Elected Prime Minister
Period: Dec 31, 1970 to Jan 1, 1974

Conservative