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| Amalgamated Engineering Union Scanlon, Hugh |  |
| Appointed Leader of the Amalgamated Engineering Union |
| Arrest of Jagger Faithfull, Marianne | |
| Jagger & Richards are arrested & charged with drug possession after a highly publicised raid on Richards ' country house, during which it was alleged that Marianne Faithfull was found naked except |
| Arrest of Jagger Jagger, Mick | |
| Jagger & Richards are arrested & charged with drug possession after a highly publicised raid on Richards ' country house, during which it was alleged that Marianne Faithfull was found naked except |
| Arrest of Jones Jones, Brian | |
| Brian Jones is arrested for the possession of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine, he escapes with a fine and probation, but is told he has to seek professional help |
| Arrest of Jones Jones, Lewis Brian Hopkin | |
| 10th May Jones is arrested for drug use for the first time |
| Beatles, The Lennon, John Winston | |
| 30th June London The Beatles release the album "Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" |
| 1st Sep London John Lennon anonymously sponsors Yoko Ono's Half a Wind Show (subtitled Yoko Plus Me) at London's Lisson Gallery |
| 1st Sep London John Lennon writes "I Am the Walrus" while under the influence of LSD |
| Beatles, The McCartney, Paul | |
| 30th June London The Beatles release the album "Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" |
| Birth of Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Noel | |
| 29th May Manchester Birth of Noel Thomas David Gallagher |
| Budget Callaghan, James | |
| London Callaghan announces a cautious budget |
| London Sterling is strong, trade in surplus & the bank rate down to 6% |
| Budget Wilson, James Harold | |
| Suez The Government publishes a White Paper to make defence cuts east of Suez |
| Chancellor Jenkins, Roy | |
| 29th Nov London Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer |
| Chicken Shack McVie, Christine | |
| London Founder Member of Chicken Shack |
| Circumnavigation of the World Chichester, Francis | |
| 28th May London Returns from lone circumnavigation of the World |
| Commission Wilson, James Harold | |
| London Appoints a Parliamentary Committee of 10 to give the Government a more direction |
| Composition of Bolan Bolan, Marc | |
| A John's Children single written by Marc Bolan called Desdemona might have had some chart success but was banned by the BBC for its line "lift up your skirt and fly" |
| Releases, "Come And Play With Me In The Garden/Sara Crazy Child" |
| Releases, "Desdemona/Remember Thomas A Beckett" |
| Releases, "Hippy Gumbo" |
| Releases, "Midsummer's Night Scene/Sara Crazy Child", withdrawn but promo/test pressing copies in pic sleeves do exist |
| Composition of Harrison Harrison, George | |
| 22nd Nov George Harris on begins work on the "Wonderwall" album |
| Composition of Townshend Daltrey, Roger | |
| The Who first hit the top ten in the USA in with "I Can See For Miles" |
| Composition of Townshend Townshend, Pete | |
| The Who first hit the top ten in the USA with "I Can See For Miles", no 9 |
| "The Who Sell Out", a concept album which plays like an offshore radio station, complete with humorous jingles and commercials, and which also includes a mini rock opera, called "Rael" (whose closing theme ended up on "Tommy") |
| Conference of London Brown, George | |
| 28th Mar London 1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal |
| Conference of London Wilson, James Harold | |
| 28th Mar London 1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal |
| Death of Attlee, Clement Richard Attlee, Clement Richard | |
| Death of Clement Richard Attlee |
| Death of Epstein, Brian Epstein, Brian | |
| 27th Aug Death of Brian Epstein, from an accidental overdose |
| Death of Epstein, Brian Harrison, George | |
| 27th Aug Death of Brian Epstein, from an accidental overdose, Harris on says , "There is no such thing as death" |
| Demonstrations Wilson, James Harold | |
| 10th Feb A curfew is imposed in Aden after nationalist riots |
| Devaluation Sterling Callaghan, James | |
| 8th Nov Describes devaluation as an "economic & political catastrophe" |
| 16th Nov Announces the devaluation of sterling, "the unhappiest day of my life" |
| Devaluation Sterling Wilson, James Harold | |
| 18th Nov The pound is devalued from $2.80 to $2.40 |
| Devaluation Sterlling Wilson, James Harold | |
| 16th Nov The pound sterling is devalued by 14.5% |
| Diplomacy Healey, Denis | |
| London The F111A order from the USA is cancelled, Healey is opposed but is overuled by Wilson |
| Diplomacy Wilson, James Harold | |
| London Britain cancels the F111A order from the USA |
| 6th Feb London Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War |
| Economy Callaghan, James | |
| Sterling is strong, trade in surplus & the bank rate down to 6% |
| Economy Wilson, James Harold | |
| 18th Nov The pound is devalued from $2.80 to $2.40 |
| Education of Charles Charles | |
| Cambridge Traditionally, the heir to the throne would go straight into the military after finishing school, however, in a break with tradition, Charles attends university at Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Election Ewing, Winnie | |
| Hamilton Wins a by-election in Hamilton for the Scottish National Party |
| European Cup Stein, John "Jock" | |
| Lisbon Guides Celtic to victory in the final of the European Cup against previous champions and Italian giants Inter Milan |
| Lisbon Shankly famously tells Stein "John, you're immortal now" |
| Lisbon Stein becomes the first man not only to guide a Scottish club to champions of Europe, but also the first to achieve this honour with a British club |
| Lisbon "We did it by playing football. Pure, beautiful, inventive football" |
| Lisbon Won with a team all born within 30 miles of Glasgow |
| FA Cup Nicholson, Bill | |
| Nicholson's Spurs win their third FA Cup in seven years by beating Chelsea in the first-ever all-London final |
| Family Chapman, Roger | |
| London Founder Member of Family |
| Family Grech, Ric | |
| London Founder Member of Family |
| Family King, Jim | |
| London Founder Member of Family |
| Family Townsend, Rob | |
| London Founder Member of Family |
| Family Whitney, Charlie | |
| London Founder Member of Family |
| Film Chaplin Chaplin, Charles Spencer | |
| Directs, "A Countess From Hong Kong" |
| Film of Beatles, The Harrison, George | |
| 13th Sep George Harris on & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film |
| Film of Beatles, The Lennon, John Winston | |
| 13th Sep George Harris on & John Lennon direct a scene in the, "Magical Mystery Tour" film |
| Film of Beatles, The Starr, Ringo | |
| 3rd Nov The "Blue Jay Way" sequence for the "Magical Mystery Tour" is filmed at Ringo's place in Weybridge |
| Film of Sellers Sellars, Peter | |
| Stars in "Casino Royale" |
| Fleetwood Mac Brunning, Bob | |
| Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac |
| Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood, Mick | |
| Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac |
| Fleetwood Mac Green, Peter | |
| Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac |
| Fleetwood Mac Spencer, Jeremy | |
| Founder Member of Fleetwood Mac |
| Genesis Banks, Tony | |
| London Founder Member of Genesis |
| Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks , Anthony Phillips , Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart |
| Genesis Gabriel, Peter | |
| London Founder Member of Genesis |
| Genesis Gabriel, Peter Brian | |
| Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks , Anthony Phillips , Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart |
| Genesis King, Jonathan | |
| The name of the band is suggested by fellow Charterhouse School alumnus, the pop music impresario Jonathan King who produced their first album From Genesis to Revelation |
| Genesis Phillips, Anthony | |
| Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks , Anthony Phillips , Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart |
| Genesis Rutherford, Mike | |
| Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks , Anthony Phillips , Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart |
| Genesis Stewart, Chris | |
| Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks , Anthony Phillips , Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart |
| Independence Brown, George | |
| 28th Mar London 1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal |
| Independence Wilson, James Harold | |
| 28th Mar London 1st day of the Anglo-Maltese conference to discuss British withdrawal |
| Jeff Beck Group, The Beck, Jeff | |
| Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums |
| Jeff Beck Group, The Hopkins, Nicky | |
| Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums |
| Jeff Beck Group, The Stewart, Rod | |
| Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums |
| Jeff Beck Group, The Wood, Ron | |
| Jeff Beck forms a new band called The Jeff Beck Group, which features him on lead guitar, Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and Micky Waller on drums |
| John's Children Bolan, Marc | |
| A John's Children single written by Marc Bolan called Desdemona might have had some chart success but was banned by the BBC for its line "lift up your skirt and fly" |
| Joins the protopunk band John's Children |
| Knighthood Chichester, Francis | |
| 27th Jan Greenwich Knighted on the Quay at Greenwich by Elizabeth II |
| Launch QEII Elizabeth II | |
| The Queen Elizabeth II is launched & makes its maiden voyage |
| League Title Best, George | |
| Manchester The 1966-67 season is again successful as Manchester United claim the league title by four points |
| Legislation Abortion Wilson, James Harold | |
| 25th Oct London The Abortion Bill is passed by Parliament |
| Manager Clough, Brian | |
| Derby Clough is appointed Manager of Derby County with Peter Taylor as his assistant |
| Manager Robson, "Bobby" Robert William | |
| Appointed player-manager in Vancouver's inaugural 1967-68 season in the North American Soccer League and believes it "...was a chance too good to miss" |
| Manager Taylor, Peter | |
| Derby Clough is appointed Manager of Derby County with Peter Taylor as his assistant |
| Marriage of Kinnock, Glenys Kinnock, Glenys | |
| Marries Neil Kinnock |
| Marriage of Kinnock, Neil Kinnock, Neil | |
| Marries Glenys Kinnock |
| Minister of State Mason, Roy | |
| Appointed Minister of State for Defense |
| Monterey Pop Festival. Jones, Lewis Brian Hopkin | |
| June Monterey Jones meets Frank Zappa and Dennis Hopper, and goes on stage to introduce the Jimi Hendrix Experience, then unknown in the USAOne review referred to Jones as "the unofficial 'king' of the festival." |
| Party Leader Thorpe, Jeremy | |
| 18th Jan Appointed Party Leader of the Liberal Party |
| Pink Floyd Barrett, Roger Keith "Syd" | |
| 11th Mar Pink Floyd release "Arnold Layne", written by Barrett |
| 16th June Pink Floyd release "See Emily Play", written by Barrett |
| 5th Aug Pink Floyd release the album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn", largely written by Barrett |
| Pink Floyd Barrett, Syd | |
| 11th Jan Two days of recording at Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea with Joe Boyd, the tracks recorded are "Interstellar Overdrive", "Arnold Layne", "Let's Roll Another One" (later to be called "Candy And A Currant Bun") and "Nicks Boogie" |
| 7th Feb Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast |
| Mar Pink Floyd sign to EMI records with an advance of œ 5,000 |
| 11th Mar "Arnold Layne" is released backed by "Candy And A Currant Bun" |
| 29th April The "14 Hour Technicolour Dream" is staged London's Alexandra Palace. 10,000 watch Pink Floyd play at sunrise |
| 16th June "See Emily Play" is released backed by "Scarecrow" |
| 24th June First appearance on Top Of The Pops to promote "See Emily Play". Syd is immaculate in velvet and satin |
| 5th Aug "The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released |
| 21st Aug German tour is abandoned when Syd vanishes |
| 29th Oct The band appear on Dick Clark's American Bandstand lyp-synching to "See Emily Play", Syd doesn't open his mouth |
| 22nd Dec "Christmas On Earth Revisited" is staged at Olympia, Syd seems incapable of playing, standing staring at the audience |
| Pink Floyd Mason, Nick | |
| 5th Aug "The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released |
| Pink Floyd Waters, Roger | |
| 11th Jan Two days of recording at Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea with Joe Boyd, the tracks recorded are "Interstellar Overdrive", "Arnold Layne", "Let's Roll Another One" (later to be called "Candy And A Currant Bun") and "Nicks Boogie" |
| 7th Feb Granada's TV documentary on the UFO club and underground scene is broadcast |
| Mar Pink Floyd sign to EMI records with an advance of œ 5,000 |
| 11th Mar "Arnold Layne" is released backed by "Candy And A Currant Bun" |
| 29th April The "14 Hour Technicolour Dream" is staged London's Alexandra Palace. 10,000 watch Pink Floyd play at sunrise |
| 5th Aug "The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn" is released |
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