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January 4, 1984: Release of '1984,' featuring band's first #1 single, 'Jump.' The album itself is stymied from reaching the #1 spot by the record-breaking success of Michael Jackson's Thriller -which features Eddie Van Halen on its signature hit, 'Beat It.'

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