A Toast to Michael Jackson

Birth of Michael Jackson

Aug 29, 1958

michael was the 8th chld of 10. Born in Gary, Indiana

Jackson 5

Sep 10, 1969

in 1969 Michael had his firs big hit "I want you back" with the Jackson 5

going solo

Mar 10, 1972

first solo song "Ben" a love song to a movie rat

Becomes a superstar

Aug 10, 1979

"Off the Wall" Michels fifth studio album

Thriller

Dec 2, 1982

Sold 26 million copies. This album made him 1980's biggest star.

Diagnosed with Disease

Feb 19, 1984

Michael Jackson was diganosed with a rare skin disease called vitiligo. It is a condition where your skin patches. Over the years his treatments began to make his skin lighter and lighter.

8 Grammy's

Sep 10, 1984

Michael won 8 gammies including album, record, and producer of the year.

Hollywood Star

Oct 10, 1984

Michael Jackson got his walk of fame with a Hollywood star because he was known as the king of pop.

Interview with Oprah

Jun 7, 1993

First television interview in 14 years. Tells his story about his skin complexion changes with Oprah Winfrey.

Changed colors

Aug 2, 1995

He officially toned his whole body to one color. Michael Jackson was now known as a black man who changed to white.

First Divorce

Apr 10, 1996

His first wife Presley filed for divorce. In the same year he remarried to a nurse Debbie Rowe.

First Child with Rowe

Dec 10, 1997

He had a son with his second wife and named him Prince Michael. One year later he has a daughter Paris Michael Katherine.

Released Invincable

Oct 10, 2001

The album Invincable was released selling 2.1 million copies.

2nd son

Oct 10, 2002

Michael had one more son known as Blanket but his real name is Prince Michael II.

Death of Michael Jackson

Jun 25, 2009

Died from cardic arrest at the age of 50. Right before he was going to preform his last 50 concerts in London.