16 October

Events

 * 1958: Blue Peter first broadcast.
 * 1978: Blue Peter 20th anniversary
 * 16 October 1981 - Dare album released
 * 16 October 1987 - Dirty Dancing on UK general release.
 * 16 October 2017 - Storm Orphelia.
 * 16 October 2018: Blue Peter 60th anniversary

Charts
as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.

Top of the Pops
host DJ and number one single. Click year for show details