On This Day: July 2, 1988 – Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day: July 2, 1988 – Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day July 2, 1988, Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of July 2 through July 8 and also reached number one in Belgium, continuing Jackson's global dominance during the late 80s.

Dirty Diana was the fifth number one single from his blockbuster album Bad. The song featured an edgier, rock infused sound, with a searing guitar solo from Steve Stevens, known for his work with Billy Idol. The lyrics told...
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