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The debut of Michael Jackson's moonwalk during his performance of "Billie Jean" at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special in 1983 was arguably the single most important moment that propelled him from a major pop star to an unparalleled global icon—the "King of Pop." Here's a breakdown of the significance this moment played in his super success: 1. The Birth of a Global Phenomenon • Iconic Debut: The performance on Motown 25, which aired to an audience of approximately 47 mil