Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards in one night for 'Thriller,' a record for a single ceremony.
At a Glance
- Date
- 28 February 1984
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Key people
- Michael Jackson
- Category
- Music
- Source
- 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1984) · The Recording Academy
What It Meant Then
It confirmed 'Thriller' as a cultural phenomenon and the best-selling album of all time.
What It Means Now
Jackson's dominance reshaped pop music and the music video.
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