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Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Hit #1 In March 1983
March 05, 2024
Michael Jackson single cover for Billie Jean

On this date in 1983, Michael’s “Billie Jean” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed in the position for seven weeks. The short film for the song debuted the following week. At the 1984 GRAMMY Awards the song earned Michael two of a record eight awards: Best R&B Song and Best R&B Male Vocal Performance. Watch the short film now.

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