08 October

Birthdays

 * Sigourney Weaver (b.1949), Antonio Cabrini (b.1957), Matt Damon (b.1970), Bruno Mars (b.1985).

Events

 * 1977: Swap Shop new season; K9 debut on Dr Who.

Charts
as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.
 * 1985: Jennifer Rush - The Power of Love.

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