What British events happened in 1964?

Answer:
Here are some events that happened in the United Kingdom in 1964:

  • £10 banknotes are issued for the first time since WWII
  • The Queen gives birth to her fourth child - Edward.
  • BBC Two begins scheduled broadcasting.
  • Winston Churchill retires from the House of Commons at the age of 89.
  • The first portable televisions go on sale.
  • Forth Road Bridge opens.
  • The Sun newspaper goes into circulation.
  • The House of Commons votes to abolish the death penalty for murder in Britain.


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