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Michael Jackson

American singer-songwriter and dancer who achieved global stardom with groundbreaking albums like Thriller and Bad, redefining pop music.

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Occupation

Singer-songwriter

Born in

Gary

Born

August 29, 1958

Zodiac

Virgo

18,564

days lived

50

age at death

$800 million

net worth

#224 of 2,697

Born
August 29, 1958 in 🇺🇸Gary
Died
June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
Zodiac
♍︎Virgo·dog 🐕
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About

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Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his musical achievements broke American racial barriers and made him a dominant figure worldwide. Through his songs, concerts, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music, popularizing street dance moves such as the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time.

Before Fame

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Michael Jackson was born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana. From a very young age, he was involved in music as part of The Jackson 5, performing alongside his brothers.

Trivia

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  • •Michael Jackson was the first black artist to be played on MTV, with his "Billie Jean" music video breaking the color barrier.
  • •He held the Guinness World Record for the most successful entertainer of all time, having sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide.
  • •Michael Jackson was a vegetarian for much of his adult life.
  • •He was a huge fan of Disney and visited Disneyland regularly, even having a private viewing of the park at night.

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Astrology
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Earth
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Sun Sign

Virgo♍︎

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Moon Sign

Pisces♓︎

Dominant Element

Earth

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for August 29, 1958

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Dara

Dara

Singer-songwriter

Shoshana Bean

Shoshana Bean

Singer-songwriter

Matty Healy

Matty Healy

Singer-songwriter

Boy George

Boy George

Singer-songwriter

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2009
Day 18,563
Age 50

Death of Michael Jackson

Confidence
96%
Jun 25, 2009

Michael Jackson dies of cardiac arrest at age 50.

Day 18,451
Age 50

This Is It Concert Announcement

Confidence
96%
Mar 5, 2009

Announces 'This Is It' concert series in London.

2005
Day 16,927
Age 46

Child Molestation Trial

Confidence
98%
Jan 1, 2005
2001
Day 15,768
Age 43

Invincible Album Release

Confidence
96%
Oct 30, 2001

Releases 'Invincible', his last studio album during his lifetime.

1996
Day 13,957
Age 38

Marriage to Debbie Rowe

Confidence
96%
Nov 14, 1996

Marries Debbie Rowe in Sydney, Australia.

1995
Day 13,444
Age 36

HIStory Album Release

Confidence
96%
Jun 20, 1995

Releases 'HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'.

1994
Day 13,054
Age 35

Marriage to Lisa Marie Presley

Confidence
96%
May 26, 1994

Marries Lisa Marie Presley.

1991
Day 12,142
Age 33

Dangerous Album Release

Confidence
96%
Nov 26, 1991

Releases 'Dangerous'.

1988
Day 10,717
Age 29

Purchase of Neverland Ranch

Confidence
94%
Jan 1, 1988
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1987
Day 10,594
Age 29

Bad Album Release

Confidence
96%
Aug 31, 1987

Releases 'Bad'.

1982
Day 8,859
Age 24

Thriller Album Release

Confidence
96%
Nov 30, 1982

Releases 'Thriller', the best-selling album of all time.

1979
Day 7,651
Age 20

Off the Wall Album Release

Confidence
96%
Aug 10, 1979

Releases 'Off the Wall'.

1976
Day 6,334
Age 17

The Jacksons Tour

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 1976
Flight Manifest
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Day 6,334
Age 17

First Album with The Jacksons

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1976

Releases first album with The Jacksons after leaving Motown.

1975
Day 5,969
Age 16

Departure from Motown Records

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1975

The Jackson 5 leave Motown Records for Epic Records.

1971
Day 4,508
Age 12

First Solo Single Release

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1971

Releases his first solo single, 'Got to Be There'.

1969
Day 4,123
Age 11

Jackson 5 Debut Album

Confidence
96%
Dec 12, 1969

The Jackson 5 release their debut album, 'Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5'.

Day 3,847
Age 10

Jackson 5 Sign with Motown

Confidence
96%
Mar 11, 1969

The Jackson 5 sign with Motown Records.

1964
Day 1,951
Age 5

First Public Performance

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96%
Jan 1, 1964

Michael Jackson's first public performance with The Jackson 5.

1958
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Michael Jackson

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96%
Aug 29, 1958

Michael Jackson is born in Gary, Indiana.