This week:
11th
1976, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Selling British Record.
Lyric video
Worksheet
12th
1960, on the day ABC broadcast Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Elvis, with a 41.5% share, Elvis Presley was at a karate demonstration in Los Angeles where he met his future instructor Ed Parker.
Love Me Tender lyric video
Are You Lonesome Tonight worksheet
13th
1970, the film Let It Be was due to have its world premiere in New York City, but was held back until one week later for simultaneous screenings in London and Liverpool. None of The Beatles attended.
Lyric video
The Long And Winding Road worksheet
14th
1984, President Ronald Reagan presented Michael Jackson with a Presidential Award for public service at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC.
Beat It lyric video
Thriller worksheet
15th
International Day of Families
Worksheet: Ode To My Family – The Cranberries
Lyric video
16th
1983, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was broadcast on NBC, recorded on March 25th, with an iconic performance of ‘Billie Jean’ featuring Michael Jackson’s first ever moonwalk.
Lyric video
The Michael Jackson Diary video presentation
17th
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Worksheet: Telephone – Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) – Lyric Video
Worksheet: Call Me – Blondie – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 11th May:
1956
UK Ronnie Hilton – No Other Love
US Elvis Presley-Heartbreak Hotel
1966
UK Manfred Mann – Pretty Flamingo
US The Mamas & Papas – Monday Monday
1976
UK ABBA – Fernando
US John Sebastian – Welcome Back
1986
UK Falco – Rock Me Amadeus
US Pet Shop Boys-West End Girls
1996
UK George Michael – Fastlove
US Mariah Carey-Always Be My Baby
2006
UK Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
US Daniel Powter-Bad Day
2016
UK Drake-One Dance (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)
US Desiigner – Panda
2026
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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