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On This Day in Music - March 28FEATURED: Michael Jackson's 'We Are the World' Released (1985)'We Are the World,' a charity single featuring numerous prominent artists, was recorded and released to raise money for African famine relief, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.ALSO ON THIS DAY- 1969: The Beatles' Rooftop Concert The Beatles performed an impromptu concert on the rooftop of Apple Records in London, marking their last public performance as a group.- 1986: Debut of 'Top of the Pops' in Japan

The popular British music chart television program 'Top of the Pops' aired its first international version in Japan, greatly influencing J-pop culture.- 1998: Launch of 'MTV Brazil' MTV Brazil was launched, helping to popularize international and local acts, and paving the way for many Brazilian artists in the global music scene.- 2000: Alicia Keys Releases Debut Album Alicia Keys released her debut album 'Songs in A Minor,' which later won five Grammy Awards and showcased her unique blend of R&B and classical music.- 2015: PSY's 'Gangnam Style' Hits 2 Billion Views PSY's viral hit 'Gangnam Style' became the first YouTube video to reach 2 billion views, solidifying the global phenomenon of K-pop.- 2019: First Latin Music Grammy Awards The first Latin Music Grammy Awards were held, recognizing excellence in Latin music and contributing to the genre's growing popularity worldwide.