This week:
10th
Anniversary of the first appearance of Spider-Man (1962)
Spider-Man – Michael Bublé: Worksheet – Lyric Video
11th
1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved into 26-room Georgian mansion Tittenhurst Park, Ascot, England, where they lived until their move to New York. They then sold the estate to Ringo Starr.
Imagine Worksheet – Lyric video
12th
International Youth Day
Worksheets:
We Are Young – fun.
Kids – OneRepublic
Speak Up video: We Are Young – fun.
13th
1972, David Bowie and Lou Reed attended Mott The Hoople’s concert in Guildford, with Bowie joining the band onstage for ‘All The Young Dudes’.
Lyric Video
Lou Reed – Walk On The Wild Side Worksheet –
14th
1993, Freddie Mercury had his first solo UK No.1 single with ‘Living On My Own’, a remix version of his 1985 single.
Lyric Video
The Show Must Go On Worksheet
15th
1999, Michael Jackson met the Dalai Lama at the Mark Hotel, New York.
Planet Earth – Michael Jackson: Worksheet – Lyric Video
16th
Anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley (1977)
Four Elvis worksheets
Eternal Flame – The Bangles
Speak Up video: Yes/No questions
Anniversary of the death of Aretha Franklin (2018)
Worksheet: I Say A Little Prayer
Number Ones, 10th August:
1960
UK Johnny Kidd & The Pirates-Shakin’ All Over
US Brian Hyland-Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
1970
UK Elvis Presley-The Wonder of You
US The Carpenters-Close To You
1980
UK ABBA-The Winner Takes It All
US Olivia Newton-John-Magic
1990
UK Partners In Kryme-Turtle Power
US Mariah Carey-Vision Of Love
2000
UK Craig David-7 Days
US N Sync-It’s Gonna Be Me
2010
UK The Wanted-All Time Low
US Eminem-Love The Way You Lie (feat. Rihanna)
2020
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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