On This Day: May 16, 1983 - Michael Jackson Performed the Moonwalk on National Television

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On This Day: May 16, 1983 - Michael Jackson Performed the Moonwalk on National Television.

On this day May 16, 1983, Michael Jackson stunned the world with his legendary performance of Billie Jean during the televised special Motown 25 Yesterday Today Forever. It was during this now iconic performance that Jackson debuted the moonwalk, a dance move that would become forever associated with his name and mark one of the most unforgettable moments in music and television history.

Wearing a single white glove, a black sequined jacket and black loafers, Jackson delivered a flawless...

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