Michael Jackson/YouTubeThe Hot 100 is widely considered the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US.
Although it was officially launched in 1958, Billboard began using modern airplay and sales data in 1991 — allowing for more time-sensitive calculations and accurate rankings.
Michael Jackson was the first-ever artist to accomplish this feat when "You Are Not Alone" debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated September 2, 1995.
It was the second single from Jackson's ninth studio album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I."
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