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Michael Kackson came into the world
Michael Joseph Jackson was his real name and his parents were Katherine and Joe Jackson. -
The Jackson 5
The Jacksons are first gathered to create the band The Jackson 5. -
'I Want You Back' number-one single
'The Love You Save', 'I'll Be There' and 'ABC' (1970) were made after this incredible launch -
Michael goes solo
His first singles were 'Got To Be There', 'Rockin' Robin' and 'I Wanna Be Where You Are' -
Michael as 'The Scarecrow'
He participates in the film 'The Wiz' being The Scarecrow, with Diana Ross acting as Dorothy -
Jackson records Off The Wall
This was his first album as a solo artist. The songs 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' and 'Rock With You' become popular -
First Grammy Award
He is given this award for singing the Best R&B Male Vocal Performance -
Jackson releases the album Thriller
Seven singles dash into the top 10, including "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." -
'We Are The World' by Jackson and Lionel Richie
In this song Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and other prominent artists also participate in singing this song -
'Bad' Jackson's third album
When this album came out it flew off the shelves selling over 2.25 million copies in the first week -
Thriller goes platinum for the 21st time
It has sold 65 million copies -
Jackson tells Oprah Winfrey he has vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin disorder that destroys melanin and can leave a victim devoid of skin color -
Jackson is accused in civil court
His is accused of molesting a 11 year old boy. He said 'It was the most humiliating ordeal of my life' in a televised statement in December -
Jackson settles the molestation case out of court
The boy was paid more than $15 million. The parents of the boy recieved $1.5 million each -
Jackson and Lisa-Marie Presley tie the knot
Their marriage lasted no more than 2 years -
Jackson marries Debbie Rowe, a nurse
Rowe gives birth to a son, Prince Michael -
Rowe gives birth again
She gives birth to a girl, Paris Michael Katherine. -
Jackson lifts his newborn son
Prince Michael was put over a hotel room terrace so fans can glimpse, but MIchael was critized for putting his baby boy in danger -
Jackson is charged with seven counts of child sexual abuse
These charges were all made by Gavin Arvizo, 14 year old boy -
50 year old Jackson dies
He dies in Los Angeles after having a cardiac arrest