Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana USA. ;xNLx;Ever since he was 4 years old he has been pursuing his dream to be a singer. As he grew older he began to discover his talent for dancing. He has left behind huge dance phenomenons that will be remembered for lifetimes to come. He was a philanthropist who gave lots to charities and made a difference in many peoples lives.
Michael Jackson was born, In Gary Indiana U.S.A
Michael joins the Jackson 5.
The Jackson 5 launched new hit singles, 'I want you back', 'ABC', 'The love you save', 'I'll be there'
He releases his first solo hit single, 'Gotta be there'.
He scores his first number 1 single as a solo artist with 'Ben'.
He releases "Thriller", which goes on to become the biggest selling album of all time. It remains in the charts for 2 years and hits the top spots worldwide. Beat it, Billie Jean, The girl is mine, Wanna be startin' somethin', Human Nature, PYT, all reached #1 on the charts. Billie Jean becomes the first video by a black artist, to be aired regularly on the channel MTV, while Thriller is now widely accepted as the greatest music video of all time.
He wins 8 Grammy Awards and agrees lucrative advertising deals with Pepsi Cola.
He releases his final studio album with The Jackson 5 "Victory".
He moves into the Neverland Ranch , Publishing his autobiography "The Moonwalk"
"Dangerous" is released with "Black or White" debuting at #1.
His half time performance at SuperBowl XXVII gains the highest viewing figures in the history of U.S television
He marries Lisa Marie Presley but the marriage ends 2 years later.
He releases HIStory - Past, Present and Future.
He marries Debbie Rowe. They have 2 children, Prince Michael Joseph Jackson and Paris Michael Catherine Jackson. The couple divorced in Oct 2000.
He is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He holds a concert at Madison Square Garden to celebrate his 30 years as a solo artist. He releases 'Invincible'.
Blanket is born.
He announces his return, to the arena with a series of concerts at London's O2 arena.
Michael dies following a heart attack (cardiac arrest) at his home in California.
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