The number one British single today in 1964 was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but not performed by any of the Beatles:

The number one British single today in 1969:

The number one single today in 1977:

The number one British album today in 1983 was David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”:

The number one single today in 1983:

Birthdays start with Roy Orbison:

Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark:

Jesus Jones drummer Simon “Gen” Matthews: