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Michael Jackson · 1958

Michael Jackson

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 29, 1958Birth⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, and was later known as the "King of Pop". He was a singer, songwriter, and member of Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, as well as a successful solo artist. Guinness World Records recognized him as the most successful entertainer of all time. His music videos for "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" helped break down racial barriers and transformed the music video into an art and promotional form. His 1982 album "Thriller" is the best-selling studio album of all time. Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Beverly Hills.

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  1. Michael JacksonAugust 10, 1979
    Album⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  2. Michael JacksonAugust 20, 1983
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  3. Michael JacksonAugust 14, 1985
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  4. Michael JacksonAugust 27, 1987
    Media⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  5. Michael JacksonAugust 29, 1987
    Album⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Michael Jackson released the album "Bad", which followed his album "Thriller".
  6. Michael JacksonAugust 30, 1987
    Release⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Michael Jackson released “Bad”.
  7. Michael JacksonAugust 31, 1987
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Michael Jackson's album "Bad" reached No. 1 on the British albums chart and began a five-week run at the top.
  8. Michael JacksonAugust 31, 1987
    Release⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    CBS Records recorded the largest advance order of albums in its history when it shipped 2.25 million copies of Michael Jackson's "Bad" to stores in the United States. The album followed "Thriller", Jackson's best-selling album, and later sold more than 13 million copies.
  9. Michael JacksonAugust 31, 1987
    TV⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Michael Jackson's "Bad" music video was broadcast for the first time on CBS-TV.
  10. Michael JacksonAugust 29, 1988
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Michael Jackson performed at Roundhay Park in Leeds, England.
  11. Michael JacksonAugust 30, 1988
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Michael Jackson performed at Roundhay Park in Leeds, England.
  12. Michael JacksonAugust 17, 1993
    Legal⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Los Angeles police began investigating allegations of child abuse made against Michael Jackson. No criminal charges were ultimately filed, and the civil lawsuit was settled out of court in January 1994.