This week:
14th
1972, after his first session with photographer Masayoshi Sukita the previous day, David Bowie attended Lou Reed’s first UK concert at London’s King Cross Cinema, where Mick Rock photographed the Transformer album cover.
Walk On The Wild Side Worksheet – Karaoke video
15th
1958, Julia Lennon, John’s mother, was killed in a car accident returning from a visit to Aunt Mimi’s, who was raising 17-year-old John.
Julia Lyric Video
16th
1984, Queen’s single ‘It’s A Hard Life’ was released in the UK.
Lyric video
Let Me Live Worksheet
17th
World Day For International Justice
Worksheets:
Biko – Peter Gabriel
They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo) – Sting / Mothers Of The Disappeared – U2
18th
Mandela Day
Worksheet: 46664 (That’s My Number) – Nelson Mandela
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
Number Ones, 14th July:
1955
UK Jimmy Young – Unchained Melody
US Bill Haley & His Comets-Rock Around The Clock
1965
UK The Hollies-I’m Alive
UK The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – Worksheet – Speak Up article
1975
UK Johnny Nash – Tears On My Pillow
US Captain & Tennille-Love Will Keep Us Together
1985
UK Sister Sledge-Frankie
US Duran Duran – A View To A Kill
1995
UK The Outhere Brothers – Boom Boom Boom
US TLC – Waterfalls
2005
UK 2Pac – Ghetto Gospel (feat. Elton John)
US Mariah Carey-We Belong Together
2015
UK Lost Frequencies – Are You With Me
US Wiz Khalifa-See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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