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This week:
8th
International Woman’s Day
Woman – John Lennon: Worksheet – Lyric Video
Just Because I’m A Woman – Dolly Parton: Worksheet– Lyric Video
9th
1997, David Bowie held a ‘50th Birthday Bash’ in Madison Square Garden, New York, performing with guests including Lou Reed, Robert Smith and Billy Corgan.
“Heroes”: Worksheet – Lyric Video – Speak Up video
10th
2007, Michael Jackson visited 3,000 US troops and their families at Camp Zama, Tokyo, Japan.
You Are Not Alone: Worksheet – Lyric Video
11th
1976, the Jackson brothers, except Jermaine, signed to CBS/Epic, changing their name to The Jacksons because Motown had copyrighted The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 –ABC: Worksheet – Lyric Video
12th
1969, Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office, London. The other Beatles were not present.
The Beatles – Till There Was You: Worksheet – Lyric Video
13th
Jewel Day
Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend – Marilyn Monroe: Worksheet – Lyric Video
14th
1983, Michael Jackson was filming the video for ‘Beat It’ with 25 dancers and 50 gang members, on Skid Row, Hollywood.
Lyric Video – Speak Up Video
Number Ones, 8th March:
1957
UK Tab Hunter – Young Love
US Tab Hunter – Young Love
1967
UK Engelbert Humperdinck – Release Me
US The Rolling Stones-Ruby Tuesday
1977
UK Barbra Streisand – Evergreen
US Eagles – New Kid In Town
1987
UK Ben E. King-Stand By Me
US Bon Jovi-Livin’ On A Prayer
1997
UK No Doubt-Don’t Speak
US Spice Girls – Wannabe –worksheet
2007
UK Kaiser Chiefs – Ruby – Worksheet
US Justin Timberlake – What Goes Around Comes Around
2017
UK Ed Sheeran-Shape Of You – Worksheet
US Ed Sheeran-Shape Of You – Worksheet
2027
UK Official Singles Charts
US Billboard Hot 100
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