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A Legend Is Born:
The legendary Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29th, 1958. Only the start to an everlasting life. -
My Girl Performance Goes Big
When Michael Jackson and his brothers were beginning with The Jackson 5, they won a talent show with their performance of The Tempations My Girl. They would soon enter the record deal industry. -
Jackson 5 First SIngle
Michael and his brothers in The Jackson 5 released their first Single with I want you back. -
Michael Begins Solo
Jackson began his solo career here continuining upon the success of The Jackson 5. This would become his new music lifestyle and over a decade later had officially broke off from the band amoung rumors going on. -
Thriller Is Released
Music industry was changed forever after Jackson released Thriller. This became the all-time best selling album (and still is to this date). The music video showed Jackson dancing in ways no human could imagine and the album ultimately became the first album to go plantnium 30 times. -
Pepsi Commercial Incident:
Jackson received burns on his scalp during a fireworks malfunction while shooting a Pepsi commercial. Jackson's injuries required surgery and it was revealed in 2013 by his family and legal team that Jackson had a massive problem with abuse of prescription drugs. It was reported that after this incident was when Jackson began using, and ultimately abusing prescription drugs as well as the beginning to alter his body via plastic surgery. -
Super Bowl XXVII Performance:
Super Bowl XXVII Performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A2EZl1q3cw Jackson's performance during halftime boosted ratings of the game during halftime compared to previous years. His performance had been a great influence on the NFL to continue with hiring popular music artists for the Super Bowl Halftime Show in future years. Despite a blowout game, viewership ratings were still high in the fourth quarter because of Jackson's incredible performance. -
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First Molestation Charges:
Jackson was charged with child molestation by a kid who came to his recreationial area he owned known as, Neverland Ranch. Jackson was ultimately forced to pay the family $20 Million in settlement compensation as a result. -
Jackson's Second Child Molestation Charges:
Once again, Jackson was being charged with child abuse. This came after reports that Jackson had allegadly slept with young children. -
Jackson found not guilty:
After a second child molestation trial which lastied nearly two years, Jackson was acquitted on ten charges relating to molestation. However, Jackson's public image was still tarnished because of this case. The start of a decline in Jackson's life came mentally and financially after the conclusion of this case. -
Proof of Jackson's financial troubles revealed
Wreckless spending had taken a toll on Jackson in his final years. Debts from the lawsuits had piled onto him ultimately causing Jackson to go deep into debt. O'brien, Timothy L. "What Happened to the Fortune Michael Jackson Made?" The New York Times. The New York Times, 13 May 2006. Web. 04 Mar. 2016. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/14/business/yourmoney/14michael.html?_r=0. -
Jackson Dies:
Jackson suddenly died in the midst of preparing for his comeback tour. Presumably due to cardiac arrest at first reports. However, Jackson's personal doctor would come under fire later in presumption of the prescription drugs he prescribed Jackson ended up killing him. Jackson was 50 years old at the time of his sudden passing. -
Post Death Report/Last Days Extravaganza
Jackson's life was falling apart in his last days while additionally attempting to stage his comeback. Debt for Jackson was at $500 Million at the time while he was preparing for this tour and was aiming to revive himself financially with new shows. Unfortunately, Jackson's prescription drug problems seemed to only continue as he made irrational behaviors during his final years. His regular usage of driprivan for years was being investigated as a possible cause of his death.
