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July 1954

Neil Francis Tennant is born on July 10th in North Shields, Northumberland.

On this day

1986

The Pet Shop Boys appear on the Top of the Pops Christmas Party TV special.

1987

With ‘Always on My Mind’ a U.K. Christmas #1, Chris visits his folks in Blackpool for the holiday. While in Blackpool, Chris is denied entry to a local hotspot because he’s wearing jeans. Meanwhile, Neil also enjoys Christmas dinner with his family in Newcastle, after which they all watch the pre-recorded PSB performance of their latest hit on Top of the Pops.

1988

The Boys perform ‘Heart’ on Top of the Pops—their second Christmas appearance in a row on the show.