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On This Day in Music - February 28FEATURED: The Michael Jackson Grammy Sweep (1984)Michael Jackson made history at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards by winning a record-breaking eight awards in a single night. His masterpiece 'Thriller' took home Album of the Year, while 'Beat It' won Record of the Year, solidifying his status as the global 'King of Pop.'ALSO ON THIS DAY- 1968: Israeli Duo Tops UK Charts Esther & Abi Ofarim reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with 'Cinderella Rockefella,' becoming a rare example of Middle Eastern folk-pop achieving mainstream European success.- 1983: U2 Releases 'War'

The Irish rock band released their third studio album, which introduced a more overtly political sound with tracks like 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and became their first UK number-one album.- 1998: Cornershop Celebrates Indian Cinema The British-Asian band hit number one in the UK with 'Brimful of Asha,' a song paying tribute to the legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle and Indian film culture.- 2006: Shakira Drops 'Hips Don't Lie' The Colombian superstar released this global smash hit, which fused Latin pop and reggaeton influences to become one of the best-selling singles of the 21st century.- 2012: Erykah Badu Concert Cancelled in Malaysia The Malaysian government cancelled Badu's scheduled performance in Kuala Lumpur after a promotional photo showing her with temporary 'Allah' tattoos sparked cultural controversy.- 2026: BLACKPINK Shatters Sales Records K-pop icons BLACKPINK set a new record for the highest first-day sales by a girl group in Hanteo history with the release of their mini-album 'DEADLINE,' selling over 1.4 million copies.