This week:
1st
1997, Michael Jackson performed the HIStory concert at Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Sportspark Stadium, Berlin. There were nine shows in Germany, more than in any other country.
HIStory Lyric Videos
2nd
1973, David Bowie arrived in Rome on an overnight train from Paris for a five-day break with wife Angie and son Zowie.
Calvin Harris – Summer: Worksheet – Lyric Video
3rd
International Beer Day
The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) – Tom Waits: Worksheet – Lyric Video
4th
Playday (UK)
Worksheet: Kentucky Avenue – Tom Waits
Games/Activities
5th
1966, Revolver, The Beatles’ seventh album, was released in the UK, the same day as the double A-side single ‘Eleanor Rigby’/‘Yellow Submarine’. Both became UK Number Ones.
Yellow Submarine: Worksheet
Revolver: Full Album Lyric videos
6th & 9th
Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945)
The Unforgettable Fire – U2: Worksheet – Lyric Video
7th
1957, The pre-Beatles Quarrymen (without Paul, at a Scout summer camp) performed at Liverpool’s The Cavern, then a jazz club. The band played ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ before being sent a note from management saying “Cut out the bloody rock!”
Hound Dog: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 1st August:
1962
UK Frank Ifield-I Remember You
US Bobby Vinton-Roses Are Red (My Love)
1972
UK Donny Osmond-Puppy Love
US Gilbert O’Sullivan-Alone Again (Naturally)
1982
UK Irene Cara-Fame – Worksheet
US Survivor-Eye Of The Tiger
1992
UK Jimmy Nail-Ain’t No Doubt
US Sir Mix-A-Lot-Baby Got Back
2002
UK Gareth Gates-Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
US Nelly-Hot In Herre
2012
UK Florence + The Machine-Spectrum (Say My Name)(Calvin Harris Remix)
US Carly Rae Jepsen-Call Me Maybe – Worksheet
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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