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On This Day in Music - February 12FEATURED: Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' Album Certified Triple Platinum (1985)Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' album achieved triple platinum certification, catapulting her into superstardom. The album's provocative themes and catchy pop melodies challenged social norms and helped define the sound and style of the 1980s. Madonna's influence on music, fashion, and popular culture continues to resonate today.ALSO ON THIS DAY- 1964: The Beatles' First Performance at Carnegie Hall The Beatles made their debut performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City, marking a significant moment in the British Invasion and solidifying their global stardom.

- 1985: Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' Album Certified Triple Platinum Madonna's groundbreaking album 'Like a Virgin' was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, cementing her status as a pop icon and influencing fashion and music for years to come.- 2002: BoA Releases 'Valenti' in Japan South Korean singer BoA released her hit single 'Valenti' in Japan, which peaked at number 2 on the Oricon charts and helped to solidify her career as one of the first K-pop artists to achieve major success in the Japanese music market.- 2011: Esperanza Spalding Wins Best New Artist Grammy Esperanza Spalding won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, marking a historic moment as she was the first jazz musician to win the award, beating out popular mainstream artists like Justin Bieber and Drake.- 2021: Rina Sawayama Wins GLAAD Media Award Rina Sawayama won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist. Her album *SAWAYAMA* explores themes of identity, family, and belonging.