On This Day: March 5 1983 Billie Jean by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day: March 5 1983 Billie Jean by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day March 5 1983, Michael Jackson’s hit song Billie Jean reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song would remain at the top spot from March 5 to April 22, dominating the charts and further solidifying Jackson’s place as the King of Pop.

Billie Jean also hit number one in multiple countries, including the UK, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Australia. The song was a groundbreaking success, with its distinctive beat and Jackson's iconic vocal delivery. It...

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