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Apr 7, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 7, 1985 - Wham Performed Live in China.

On this day April 7, 1985, Wham made history by becoming the first Western pop group to perform in China, playing a concert at Beijing’s Workers Stadium. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley brought their upbeat energy, flashy style, and catchy hits to an audience that had never experienced anything like it before. The show was part of a cultural exchange that symbolized a major moment in opening China to Western pop culture.

The concert wasn’t just a music event, it was a global headline...

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