16 August

Events

 * 1977: Elvis Presley dies, aged 42
 * 1980: Monsters of Rock, Castle Donington.
 * 2023: RIP Michael Parkinson

Charts
as announced on this day, with no.1 single (new in bold). Click year for full chart.
 * 1967: Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) (2/4)
 * 1977: Brotherhood of Man - Angelo (1/1)
 * 1983: KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up (2/3)
 * 1992: Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer (3/6)
 * 1998: Boyzone - No Matter What (2/3)
 * 2009: Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (2/2 n.c.)
 * 2019: Mendes/Cabello - Senorita (5/ )

Top of the Pops
host DJ and number one single.
 * 1979: no show due to BBC strike.
 * 1984: Andy Peebles & Steve Wright. George Michael - Careless Whisper.
 * 1990: Anthea Turner. Partners in Kryme – Turtle Power.
 * 1996: Steve Lamacq & Jo Whiley. Spice Girls - Wannabe.
 * 2002: Richard Blackwood. Darius - Colourblind.

Stamps
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