Historical eventFebruary 31960

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan speaks of "a wind of change", signalling that his Government is likely to support decolonisation.

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When
Wednesday, February 3 196066 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1960s
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Dates: From 1960.

What happened

British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan speaks of "a wind of change", signalling that his Government is likely to support decolonisation.

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February 3 1960 — 66 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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