Feb 28 in Music History: U2 releases War, Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammys

1983 – U2 releases War.

1983 – Michael Jackson wins a record eight Grammy awards. Seven are tied to his album Thriller. The 8th is Best Recording For Children for E.T The Extra Terrestrial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsUPOfp2Ggc

1986 – George Michael announces that Wham! will officially split during the summer.

1989 – The Indigo Girls release their self-titled, major-label debut album.

1989 – Bob Dylan records the first sessions for Oh Mercy at The Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Information for this post was gathered from This Day in Music, The Music History Calendar, On This Day, and Wikipedia.