This week:
14th
World Blood Donor Day
Worksheet: Blood Makes Noise – Suzanne Vega
Lyric Video: Blood-Dropkick Murphys
15th
1968, in their first official appearance together John Lennon and Yoko Ono planted acorns for peace at Coventry Cathedral. These were quickly stolen by Beatles fans and replacements were put under 24-hour guard.
Imagine Worksheet – Give Peace A Chance Lyric Video
16th
Anniversary of the release of the film Grease (1978)
Worksheets: Summer Nights – Grease
Speak Up video
Lyric Videos for The Original Soundtrack
17th
1997, Michael Jackson attended The Three Tenors concert, featuring Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, in Modena, Italy. He performed the HIStory concert in Milan the next day.
Ed Sheeran – Perfect (with Andrea Bocelli) Worksheet
Nessun Dorma Lyric Video
18th
Anniversary of The Battle Of Waterloo (1815)
Waterloo – ABBA Worksheet – Lyric Video
19th
Birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi
Walk On – U2 Worksheet – Lyric Video
20th
1955, Elvis Presley played the first two of five sold-out performances to over 12,000 fans in two days, in Beaumont, Texas, in benefit shows for the local police department.
Hound Dog Worksheet – Lyric Video
Number Ones, 14th June:
1961
UK Elvis Presley-Surrender
US Ricky Nelson-Travelin’ Man
1971
UK Dawn-Knock Three Times
US Honey Cone – Want Ads
1981
UK Smokey Robinson-Being With You
US Kim Carnes-Bette Davis Eyes
1991
UK Color Me Badd-I Wanna Sex You Up
US Extreme-More Than Words
2001
UK Shaggy-Angel
US Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa & Pink-Lady Marmalade
2011
UK Pitbull-Give Me Everything (Tonight) (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer)
US Adele-Rolling In The Deep
2021
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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