This week:
19th
1986, 1998 and 1999, Michael Jackson was in Johannesburg, South Africa, for Nelson Mandela’s birthday celebrations.
Heal The World Worksheet – Lyric Video
20th
Anniversary of the First Moon Landing (1969)
Space Oddity – David Bowie: Worksheet – Lyric Video
21st
2003, Michael Jackson released a statement saying he believed that downloading songs over the Internet should not be illegal.
Hold My Hand Worksheet – Lyric video
22nd
1981, The Jacksons performed a benefit concert in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the 39-date Triumph tour, raising $100,000 for the Atlanta Children’s Foundation.
ABC Worksheet – Lyric video
23rd
1982, the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., proclaimed this an official Queen Day to celebrate that evening’s concert in the city.
We Are The Champions Worksheet – Lyric video
24th
1985, it was announced that Michael Jackson would star in Captain EO, a 3D science-fiction musical film written by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, to be shown exclusively at Disneyland and Disney World.
Thriller Worksheet – Lyric video
25th
1969, David Bowie performed a Maltese song with his English lyrics and ‘When I Live My Dream’ at Malta’s International Song Festival, winning second place. He also played an impromptu show for crew of the USS Saratoga at the port of Valletta.
When I Live My Dream Lyric Video
Number Ones, 19th July:
1961
UK Del Shannon-Runaway
US Bobby Lewis-Tossin’ And Turnin’
1971
UK Middle Of The Road-Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
US Carole King-It’s Too Late
1981
UK The Specials-Ghost Town
US Kim Carnes-Bette Davis Eyes
1991
UK Bryan Adams-Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
US Paula Abdul-Rush Rush
2001
UK Roger Sanchez-Another Chance
US Usher-U Remind Me
2011
UK DJ Fresh-Louder (feat. Sian Evans)
US LMFAO-Party Rock Anthem (feat. Lauren Bennett & Goonrock)
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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