This week:
9th
The Queen’s birthday
God Save The Queen: Worksheet – Speak Up video
10th
Multicultural American Child Awareness Day
American Saturday Night – Brad Paisley Worksheet: – Lyric Video
11th
2005, Queen guitarist Brian May was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
We Are The Champions Worksheet – Karaoke video
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
Number Ones, 9th June:
1955
UK Eddie Calvert – Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
US Perez Prado – Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
1965
UK Sandie Shaw – Long Live Love
US Beach Boys-Help Me, Rhonda
1975
UK Windsor Davies & Don Estelle – Whispering Grass
US John Denver – Thank God I’m A Country Boy
1985
UK Paul Hardcastle-19
US Tears For Fears-Everybody Wants To Rule The World
1995
UK Robson & Jerome – Unchained Melody
US Bryan Adams – Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
2005
UK Crazy Frog – Axel F
US Mariah Carey-We Belong Together
2015
UK Jason Derulo-Want To Want Me
US Taylor Swift-Bad Blood (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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