This week:
18th
Mandela Day
Worksheet: 46664 (That’s My Number) – Nelson Mandela
19th
1986, 1998 and 1999, Michael Jackson was in Johannesburg, South Africa, for Nelson Mandela’s birthday celebrations.
Heal The World Worksheet – Lyric Video
20th
Anniversary of the First Moon Landing (1969)
Space Oddity – David Bowie: Worksheet – Lyric Video
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
Number Ones, 18th July:
1962
UK Ray Charles-I Can’t Stop Loving You
US Bobby Vinton-Roses Are Red (My Love)
1972
UK Donny Osmond-Puppy Love
US Bill Withers-Lean On Me
1982
UK Irene Cara-Fame – Worksheet
US Human League-Don’t You Want Me
1992
UK Jimmy Nail-Ain’t No Doubt
US Sir Mix-A-Lot-Baby Got Back
2002
UK Elvis Presley-A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)
US Nelly-Hot In Herre
2012
UK Maroon 5-Payphone (ft. Wiz Khalifa)
US Carly Rae Jepsen-Call Me Maybe – Worksheet
2022
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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