1948 - National Health Service established by post-war labour government.
1950+ - The launch of the television within households, firstly starting with black & white and minimal channels.
1955-1968 - The Civil Rights Movements for equality of African-Americans, influenced by Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.
1963 - Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) - "News that shocked the world"
1963 - 'Great Train Robbery' in Britain yields £2.5 million for thieves.
1965 - Comprehensive education system is initiated that then served all pupils on an equal basis.
1969 - Man takes first steps on the moon - Neil Armstrong
1972 - Idi Amin expels Uganda's Asians and many settle in Britain after being given just 90 days to leave.
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