Moonwalk

 March 25, 1983, Michael Jackson debuted his signature move, the Moonwalk, on television.

The moment came during a performance of “Billie Jean” on the NBC special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever. Although the special was taped earlier, it aired on this date and stunned audiences, with Jackson appearing to glide backward across the stage in a way that seemed almost unreal. The performance instantly became one of the most talked-about moments in television and music history.

Jackson had refined the move from earlier street and dance styles, but his presentation brought it to a global audience and made it forever associated with his name.