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Madonna · 2009

Madonna

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

Description

Madonna's album Celebration, her third greatest-hits compilation, was at No. 1 on the UK album chart on this day. The album was successful worldwide, reaching No. 1 on the charts in twelve countries and selling more than four million copies.

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