Michael Jackson’s Motown 1983 ‘Billie Jean’ Performance
May 16, 2023
![Michael Jackson performs Billie Jean and premieres moonwalk during Motown 25 taped March 25, 1983 aired May 16, 1983](https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/28d35d54a3c64e2b851790a18a1c4c18/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MJ-1983Performance-BillieJean.jpg)
On this date in 1983, Michael Jackson’s performance of “Billie Jean” from the Motown 25th anniversary special was televised in the US, introducing 47 million viewers to Michael’s signature Moonwalk dance.