November 30th - Michael Jackson releases "Thriller" (rerelease)

On This Day Podcast by Dave Schulz

Nov 30, 201709:00Society & Culture

Michael Jackson's landmark album "Thriller" is released on this day in 1982. The album contains only 9 songs, produces 7 hit singles, wins a record breaking 8 Grammy Awards and goes on to become the best selling album of...

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