This week:
6th
1970, ‘Let It Be’, The Beatles’ final UK single, was released, reaching Number 2. Issued in the US five days later it became the then-highest ever debut in the US Billboard Hot 100, at No. 6, reaching No. 1 for two weeks.
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7th
1985, the supergroup USA for Africa charity single ‘We Are The World’ was released. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones, it raised over $75 million to fight poverty in Africa and won four Grammy Awards.
Lyric Video
8th
International Woman’s Day
Woman – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Just Because I’m A Woman – Dolly Parton: Worksheet– Lyric Video
9th
1997, David Bowie held a ‘50th Birthday Bash’ in Madison Square Garden, New York, performing with guests including Lou Reed, Robert Smith and Billy Corgan.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
10th
2007, Michael Jackson visited 3,000 US troops and their families at Camp Zama, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
11th
National Singles Day
Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston: Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
1969, Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office, London. The other Beatles were not present.
The Beatles – Till There Was You: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 6th March:
1963
UK Frank Ifield-The Wayward Wind
US The Four Seasons-Walk Like A Man
1973
UK Slade-Cum On Feel The Noize
US Roberta Flack-Killing Me Softly With His Song
1983
UK Michael Jackson-Billie Jean
US Michael Jackson-Billie Jean
1993
UK 2 Unlimited-No Limit
US Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle-A Whole New World
2003
UK t.A.T.u.-All The Things She Said
US Jennifer Lopez-All I Have (feat. LL Cool J)
2013
UK One Direction-One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
US Baauer-Harlem Shake
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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