On March 05 in 1983, Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" began its seven-week reign on the Billboard Hot Charts.
Three weeks later, Michael Jackson would appear on the television special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever", where he performed "Billie Jean", and for the very first time, did his signature moonwalk.
Eight years ago on this day as well, Michael Jackson announced his upcoming July return to the stage (after a 12-year long absence), in a press conference, "This Is It". Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009.