Michael Jackson By mmains Period: Jan 1, 1958 to Dec 31, 2009 Michael jackson Aug 29, 1958 Michael Jackson was born Oct 12, 1968 Jackson 5 signs with Motown Records Jackson 5 signs with Motown Records Jan 24, 1972 Michael goes Solo "I Got To Be There" was his biggest hit. Jan 1, 1978 Michael appears in the movie "The Wiz" His "Best Bits" from the movie. Jan 1, 1979 Michael releases his first album as an adult "Off the Wall" Off The Wall Jan 1, 1982 Michael releases "Thriller" Thriller May 1, 1983 The Moonwalk became famous Nov 20, 1984 Micahel gets a star of the Walk of Fame in Hollywood Jan 1, 1987 Michael releases "Bad" Official VideoBad Jan 1, 1993 Michael receives the "Living Legend Award" Jul 10, 1994 Marries Lisa Marie Presley Oct 14, 2000 "Thriller" goes Platinum It sold 26 million copies Jan 1, 2001 Micheal enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Jun 1, 2009 Michael died.