This week:
12th
2003, actor Gregory Peck died in his sleep, aged 87. Michael Jackson organized and paid for the funeral service four days later.
Gregory Peck – Lullaby of Christmas
Michael Jackson – Hold My Hand Worksheet
13th
1973, Mick Rock shot the video for ‘Life On Mars?’ at Ladbroke Grove Studio, London, with David Bowie in Pierre La Roche make up and an ice-blue Freddie Burretti suit. Bowie then performed the Ziggy Stardust concert at the Gaumont State Cinema.
Life On Mars Lyric Video
Five Years Worksheet
14th
World Blood Donor Day
Worksheet: Blood Makes Noise – Suzanne Vega
Lyric Video: Blood-Dropkick Murphys
15th
1968, in their first official appearance together John Lennon and Yoko Ono planted acorns for peace at Coventry Cathedral. These were quickly stolen by Beatles fans and replacements were put under 24-hour guard.
Imagine Worksheet – Give Peace A Chance Lyric Video
16th
Anniversary of the release of the film Grease (1978)
Worksheets: Summer Nights – Grease
Speak Up video
Lyric Videos for The Original Soundtrack
17th
1997, Michael Jackson attended The Three Tenors concert, featuring Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, in Modena, Italy. He performed the HIStory concert in Milan the next day.
Ed Sheeran – Perfect (with Andrea Bocelli) Worksheet
Nessun Dorma Lyric Video
18th
Anniversary of The Battle Of Waterloo (1815)
Waterloo – ABBA Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 12th June:
1963
UK The Beatles-From Me To You
US Lesley Gore-It’s My Party
1973
UK Wizzard-See My Baby Jive
US Paul McCartney-My Love
1983
UK The Police-Every Breath You Take – Worksheet
US Irene Cara-Flashdance (What A Feeling)
1993
UK UB40-(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You
US Janet Jackson-That’s The Way Love Goes
2003
UK R. Kelly-Ignition
US 50 Cent-21 Questions (ft. Nate Dogg)
2013
UK Robin Thicke-Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
US Macklemore and Ryan Lewis-Can’t Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)
2023
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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