Events
- The Welsh Office acquires responsibility for historic monuments, and for the water supply in Wales.
- In the referendum on the Sunday opening of public houses, the counties of Anglesey, Caernarfon, Cardigan, Carmarthen and Merioneth vote to stay "dry".
- The Gittins Report recommends that all primary school children in Wales should have the opportunity to learn the Welsh language.
- The first bilingual (Welsh/English) postage stamp is issued.
- Hugh Cudlipp becomes Chairman of the International Publishing Corporation.
- 17 December - Official opening of first phase of the Royal Mint's new Llantrisant plant.
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