This week:
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
21st
World Music Day
Over 13,000 karaoke songs – Over 360 worksheets
Number Ones, 15th June:
1956
UK Pat Boone – I’ll Be Home
US Elvis Presley-Heartbreak Hotel
1966
UK Frank Sinatra – Strangers In The Night
US The Rolling Stones-Paint It Black
1976
UK The Wurzels – Combine Harvester
US Wings – Silly Love Songs
1986
UK Doctor & The Medics – Spirit In The Sky
US Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald – On My Own
1996
UK Fugees-Killing Me Softly
US Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Tha Crossroads
2006
UK Sandi Thom – I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker
US Chamillionaire – Ridin’ (feat. Krayzie Bone)
2016
UK Drake-One Dance (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)
US Drake-One Dance (feat. Wizkid & Kyla)
2026
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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