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Iranian coup d'état ("Operation Boot"): Overthrow of the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran by Iranian military in favour of strengthening the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with the support of the United States and UK. Autumn – Myxomatosis reaches the UK, [24] first being illegally introduced onto an estate in West Sussex.
1953 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1953rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 953rd year of the 2nd millennium, the 53rd year of the 20th century, and the 4th year of the 1950s decade.
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This article presents a timeline of events in the history of the United Kingdom from 1950 until 1969. For a narrative explaining the overall developments, see the related history of the British Isles. For narratives about this time period, see Post-war Britain (1945–1979), Social history of post-war Britain (1945–1979),
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Continuing into its 70th year, it becomes the longest-running programme in British television history and the world's longest-running television news magazine programme. 26 November – The House of Lords backs Government plans for the introduction of commercial television in the UK.
On June 2nd, 1953, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary started her tenure as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II almost didn't become queen. She was third in line to the ...
6 January – The Broadcasting Council for Wales meets for the first time. [1]2 June – The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is broadcast on the BBC Home Service and the BBC Light Programme, with seven hours of coverage provided; [2] [3] John Snagge is one of the commentators.