Timeline: Mattew Bellamy: Madness

Jun 9, 1978

Birth

Parents Marylin and George, Born in Cambridge, England. Father George was guitarist in the 60's band The Tornados; The first British band to score a number one song in the United States. Early in his childhood he moved to Teigenmouth, shortly thereafter his parents were divorced.
The Tornados: http://www.geocities.com/fabgear6366/tornados.htm
Teigenmouth:http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/explore-south-devon/teignmouth-p187813

Jun 3, 1989

Tiananmen Square

Devestating events, Chineese teens killed in protest for thier rights.World Wide Reaction. General hate towards the Chinnese Governemtn begins. The protests are very unsuccseful, but inspire many globaly to act Bellamy is nearly 12
More:http://www.wisegeek.com/what-was-the-tiananmen-square-massacre.htm

Jan 1, 1993

European Union Formed

The european union is formed, england is one of the core countries, Changes Laws and interaction through out western Europe. Culturaly, the countries grow closer together along with the politicol change.

Jul 31, 1995

Unemployment

British Unemployment reaches its all time low for total number of people. 2.47 million. The nation as a whole is not econmically struggling, but many lack jobs. Recession is technically over, but foriegn jobs are still a threat to the natin, just as they are to many working class Americans
More:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/recession/6196531/UK-unemployment-jumps-to-highest-since-1995-as-recession-pain-bites.html

Mar 1, 1996

Mad Cow Disease

Pandemic across britan, Many people are infected, ban on all British beef related products, nation wide concern. Disease kill many throughout the country, cattle quartine, considered a pandemic.

Oct 4, 1999

Release of Showbiz

Groups first album. Reached 29th on top album charts at one point. Considered moderatley succseful considering that this is the bands very first album.
No. Title Length

1. "Sunburn" 3:54
2. "Muscle Museum" 4:23
3. "Fillip" 4:01
4. "Falling Down" 4:33
5. "Cave" 4:46
6. "Showbiz" 5:16
7. "Unintended" 3:57
8. "Uno" 3:37
9. "Sober" 4:04
10. "Escape" 3:31
11. "Overdue" 2:26
12. "Hate This and I'll Love You" Title Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN894yIZFEs

Feb 15, 2003

Iraq War

The Iraq war and general unrest in the Middle East is a large issue at the time. On this date Millions worldwide protest the war, with a enourmous 2 million protesting across the UK. The protests were to no avail, the war continued.

Jan 1, 2005

Robbie Williams

Rock/Pop artist Robbie Williams is the number one best selling artist of all time UK History. World Renowned. Enters Worl Record Book for most tickets sold in one day. Offered largest contract to British singer ever. http://mind.robbiewilliams.com/tagged/Music

Jan 23, 2009

Depression

The world wide economic crisis finnaly hits england hard in early 2009. many jobs are lost, GDP drops, and overall economic security is threatend. January 23rd is the offical entry date for the country.