This week:
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
27th
1986, Queen played at Budapest’s Nepstadion, Hungary, becoming the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe. The concert was released on CD and DVD in 2012.
We Will Rock You Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 21st July:
1955
UK Alma Cogan – Dreamboat
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 Bay City Rollers – Give A Little Love
US Wings – Listen To What The Man Said
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 David Zowie – House Every Weekend
US Wiz Khalifa-See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
2025
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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