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A Briton celebrates his country s membership of the European Economic Community with a French customs officer on January 1, 1973 in Le Havre
Jean-Pierre PREVEL
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On January 1, 1973 Britain joined the European Economic Community in festive spirits following a decade of tough negotiations, though public opinion on membership was mixed.
For around 10 days, as part of a Fanfare for Europe gala, 300 sports and cultural events were held nationwide showcasing the EEC countries.
Membership had increased from six to nine, with Denmark and Ireland also joining alongside Britain.
The Conservative government s europhile prime minister Edward Heath described Britain s entry to the bloc as very moving . ....

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