December 2nd is one of those days that should be a worldwide holiday. Why? Because it's the day the world welcomed one of the biggest superstars on the planet: Britney Jean Spears. Since bursting onto the scene at age 17, Britney has had a massive career full of ups and downs. She has suffered more than the average person, but through it all she has remained the humble, sweet Southern gal she always was. So on this day, take some time to reflect on the influence Britney Spears has had on the music industry and take a journey through her illustrious career that I have outlined for you below. Happy birthday, Britney!

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