1966 in the United Kingdom — news, coverage & facts — IJR
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1966 in the United Kingdom
overview of United Kingdom-related events during the year of 1966
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Also known as 1966 in the UK, 1966 in United Kingdom
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Country
United Kingdom
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Overview
Events from the year 1966 in the United Kingdom.
Incumbents
Monarch – Elizabeth II
Prime Minister – Harold Wilson (Labour)
Parliament
43rd (until 10 March)
44th (starting 18 April)
Events
January–March
3 January
British Rail begins full electric passenger train services over the West Coast Main Line from Euston to Manchester and Liverpool with operation from London to Rugby.