-
Michael Jackson's hair catches fire
Michael and other members of the Jacksons were filming a Pepsi commercial when pyrotechnics accidentally set Jackson's hair on fire in front of a full house of fans during a simulated concert. He suffered second-degree burns to his scalp and underwent treatment to hide the scars on his scalp. -
Michael Jackson accused of child molestation
Evan Chandler, a screenwriter and dentist, accused Michael Jackson of molesting his 13-year-old son Jordan. The case was eventually settled out of court in 1994. -
Tito Jackson's ex-wife drowns
Delores Jackson, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson's brother Tito, drowned in a swimming pool at her boyfriend's home in L.A. -
Michael Jackson faces new child sex charges
Jackson is charged with 10 counts, including child molestation, extortion, child abduction, false imprisonment and giving a minor an intoxicating agent. He was eventually found not guilty on all the counts against him. -
Michael Jackson dies
Michael Jackson, at the age of 50, died after suffering cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. Paramedics found Jackson not breathing or responding when they were called to his home and were not able to revive him as he was transported to L.A. Medical Center. -
Katherine Jackson reported missing
Michael Jackon's mother, the legal gaurdian of of Michael's children, was reported missing by a family member. Confusion over her whereabouts ensued after Michael's daughter Paris tweeted that she wasn't been able to contact her grandmother.
Uncle Jermaine cleared the air when he tweeted that his mother was safe and resting in Arizona. -
Joe Jackson suffers a stroke
Michael Jackson's father Joe was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital after suffering a mild stroke. -
New sex abuse claims against Michael Jackson
Choreographer Wade Robson asked a California judge to allow him to make a late creditor's claim against the popstar's estate for childhood sexual abuse. He accused the late-singer of intimidating and brainwashing him into lying about years of sexual activity with him. -
Paris Jackson in suicide bid: Report
Paris Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson, was rushed to the hospital early in the morning. According to TMZ, Paris had attempted suicide.
