This week:
12th
Anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake
Everybody Hurts (Helping Haiti): Worksheet – Lyric Video
13th
1956, Elvis Presley gave a 10-minute surprise performance at the Father’s Night show at Humes, his old high school, Memphis.
All Shook Up: Worksheet – Lyric Video
14th
1991, Queen’s single ‘Innuendo’ was released in the UK.
Full Innuendo album: Lyric Videos
15th
Anniversary of the death of Dolores O’Riordan (2018)
Four Cranberries worksheets
16th
1984, Michael Jackson won a record eight trophies at the American Music Awards, arriving at the ceremony with actress Brooke Shields.
Thriller: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
17th
1967, The Daily Mail published stories about the death of Guinness heir Tara Browne and the state of the roads in Blackburn. The Beatles began recording ‘A Day In The Life’ two days later.
A Day In The Life: Worksheet – Lyric Video
18th
1996, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson, ending their 19-month marriage.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 12th January:
1956
UK Bill Haley & His Comets-Rock Around The Clock
US Tennessee Ernie Ford – Sixteen Tons – Worksheet – Speak Up video
1966
UK The Beatles – Day Tripper
US The Beatles – We Can Work It Out – Speak Up video
1976
UK Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody – Worksheet – Speak Up video
US C.W. McCall – Convoy
1986
UK Pet Shop Boys-West End Girls
US Lionel Richie – Say You, Say Me
1996
UK Michael Jackson – Earth Song – Worksheet
US Mariah Carey & Boys II Men – One Sweet Day
2006
UK Shayne Ward – That’s My Goal
US Mariah Carey – Don’t Forget About Us
2016
UK Justin Bieber – Love Yourself
US Adele – Hello – Worksheet
2026
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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