17 October

Birthdays

 * Robert 'Evel' Knievel (b.1938, dec.), Peter Stringfellow (b.1940, dec.), Mark Gatiss (b.1966), Ziggy Marley (b.1968), Eminem (b.1972).

Events

 * 1963: The Beatles record I Want To Hold Your Hand
 * 1967: Memorial service for Brian Epstein at New London Synagogue
 * 1968 - Black athletes protest
 * 2005 - Playing the Angel released.

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