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The Local Government Act 1972 of England and Wales comes into effect.
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Local Government Act 1972
United Kingdom legislation
The Local Government Act 1972 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales on 1 April 1974. It was one of the most significant acts of Parliament to be passed by the Heath Government of 1970–74.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
April 1
Day of the year
April 1 is the 91st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 274 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)