On This Day February 26 1983 - Michael Jackson's Thriller Became the Number One Album in America

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Pete

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On This Day: February 26 1983 Michael Jacksons Thriller Became the Number One Album in America.

On this day February 26 1983 Michael Jacksons Thriller reached number one on the US album charts solidifying its place in music history. The album not only topped the charts in America but also hit number one in the UK Canada France the Netherlands Austria and Australia. Over time Thriller became the best selling album of all time setting a record that still stands today.

Released on November 30 1982 Thriller quickly gained momentum thanks to a string of hit singles including Billie Jean...
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