08 February

Events

 * 1964: The Beatles in NYC
 * 1970: John Peel presents David Bowie In Concert.
 * 1975: TV Lulu, Parkinson
 * 1978: TV Grange Hill
 * 1979: first Smash Hits fortnightly issue; TOTP
 * 1982: Radio - Echo & The Bunnymen in session; TV - Riverside.
 * 1984: XIV Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Doctor Who - Resurrection of the Daleks
 * 1988: British Record Industry Awards

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