Did you know that on March 5, 2002, MTV launched *The Osbournes*? The show followed Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne along with their kids, Kelly and Jack. It became a huge hit and helped kickstart the reality TV boom of the early 2000s.
Here are some key music milestones that happened on March 5:
1983: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart, holding that spot for seven weeks. This was Jackson’s biggest solo hit, and he was also No. 1 on the album chart with *Thriller*.
2000: Madonna topped the UK singles chart with her cover of Don McLean’s “American Pie.” It stayed at No. 1 for one week, marking her ninth UK chart-topper.
2007: The Library of Congress added the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to the National Recording Registry, along with Paul Simon’s *Graceland* album.
Cultural moments in rock music on March 5 include:
1955: Elvis Presley appeared on *Louisiana Hayride*, a popular weekend show.
1958: Andy Gibb was born in Manchester, UK. He became famous in the late 1970s and was the first solo artist to have his first three singles hit the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
1970: John Frusciante, guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, was born.
Notable recordings on March 5 include:
1951: Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm recorded “Rocket 88,” often called the first rock and roll record.
1963: The Beatles finished recording “From Me to You” at EMI Studios in London.
1967: Pink Floyd and Jeff Beck performed at the Saville Theatre in London.
1971: Led Zeppelin debuted “Stairway to Heaven.
