This week:
15th
Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic (1912)
My Heart Will Go On – Céline Dion: Worksheet – Lyric Video
16th
1973, John Lennon was interviewed at the Beverly Hills Hotel by friend Elliot Mintz, a journalist who the previous year had lost his radio job for playing Some Time In New York City in its entirety. Lennon claimed he and Yoko did not have marital problems.
Imagine: Worksheet – Lyric Video
17th
1960, Elvis Presley and girlfriend Anita Wood attended Easter Sunday Mass at Memphis’ First Assembly of God Church, but had to leave when their presence caused a disruption.
Take Me To Church – Hozier: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
18th
2015, Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney. They then performed ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ and ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ together.
With A Little Help From My Friends: Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
1997, in Paris police closed surrounding roads when Michael unveiled a waxwork of himself at the Grévin Museum. Mime artist Marcel Marceau gave a surprise performance at the ceremony.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
20th
Anniversary of the death of Avicii (2018)
Wake Me Up: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Roadshow Video
Waiting For Love: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
21st
Anniversary of the death of Prince (2016)
Purple Rain: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 15th April:
1954
UK Doris Day-Secret Love
US Perry Como-Wanted
1964
UK The Beatles-Can’t Buy Me Love
US The Beatles-Can’t Buy Me Love
1974
UK Terry Jacks-Seasons In The Sun
US Elton John-Bennie and the Jets
1984
UK Lionel Richie-Hello
US Kenny Loggins-Footloose
1994
UK Take That – Everything Changes
US R. Kelly-Bump ‘n’ Grind
2004
UK McFly-5 Colours In Her Hair
US Usher-Yeah
2014
UK Aloe Blacc-The Man
US Pharrell Williams-Happy – Worksheet – Speak Up video
2024
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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