This week:
20th
Anniversary of the First Moon Landing (1969)
Space Oddity – David Bowie: Worksheet – Lyric Video
21st
2003, Michael Jackson released a statement saying he believed that downloading songs over the Internet should not be illegal.
Hold My Hand Worksheet – Lyric video
22nd
1981, The Jacksons performed a benefit concert in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the 39-date Triumph tour, raising $100,000 for the Atlanta Children’s Foundation.
ABC Worksheet – Lyric video
23rd
1982, the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., proclaimed this an official Queen Day to celebrate that evening’s concert in the city.
We Are The Champions Worksheet – Lyric video
24th
1985, it was announced that Michael Jackson would star in Captain EO, a 3D science-fiction musical film written by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, to be shown exclusively at Disneyland and Disney World.
Thriller Worksheet – Lyric video
25th
1969, David Bowie performed a Maltese song with his English lyrics and ‘When I Live My Dream’ at Malta’s International Song Festival, winning second place. He also played an impromptu show for crew of the USS Saratoga at the port of Valletta.
When I Live My Dream Lyric Video
26th
1967, The Beatles chartered a yacht to visit the Greek island they hoped to buy.
Here Comes The Sun Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 20th July:
1960
UK Jimmy Jones-Good Timin’
US Brenda Lee-I’m Sorry
1970
UK Mungo Jerry-In The Summertime
US Three Dog Night-Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
1980
UK Olivia Newton-John & ELO-Xanadu
US Billy Joel-It’s Still Rock N’ Roll To Me
1990
UK Elton John-Sacrifice
US New Kids On The Block-Step By Step
2000
UK The Corrs-Breathless
US Vertical Horizon-Everything You Want
2010
UK JLS-The Club Is Alive
US Katy Perry-California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
2020
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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