Past Simple
When did you see her last time?
How much cheese did he buy yesterday ?
My family made a cake for Granny's birthday.
I became a teacher three years ago.
My husband returned late from work yesterday.
Past Progressive
At this time yesterday I was sitting at the theatre.
She was going back to St. Petersburg on the 15th of July.
At this time yesterday we were having lunch.
He was writing a letter from 5 till 7 yesterday.
What were you doing the whole evening yesterday?