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A Long and Illustrious History › Britain Since 1945
In what year did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
- 1957
- 1973
- 1963
- 1979
Why this is the correct answer
Britain formally joined the European Economic Community in January 1973 under Prime Minister Edward Heath. Membership had been sought since the late 1950s but was twice vetoed by French President Charles de Gaulle before finally being granted.