If they did close down the singles hart next month it would have had a good innings. Because yesterday was officially the chart's 55th birthday - the first ever chart appearing in the NME on 14 Nov 1952. So, many happy returns to the UK singles chart. Commenting on the anniversary, Official Charts Company Marketing Manager Darren Hayes told reporters: "This is a significant landmark. It acknowledges our culture and heritage in a musical format. While there is an element of reflection, this is also a time for the Official Charts to look toward the future. Seven weeks before the end of the year and as a nation, we've already bought more singles than any other year of the 2000s".
Nov 15, 2007
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Chart celebrates 55th birthday
The UK singles chart marked its 55th birthday, first appearing in the NME on 14 November 1952, with more singles bought this year than any other 2000s year.