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1979 BCE
Off wale
Jackson’s solo album catapulted him to super stars 1979 -
Birthday
He was born 1958 -
Album
He wrote his first solo album 1972 -
soul train
Introduces a dance step called the robot on “Soul Train.” The step sweeps the country 1974 -
“The Scarecrow”
He played “The Scarecrow” in movie musical “The wizz” 1979 -
Thriller
“Thriller” is released, eventually selling more than 100 million copies 1982 -
On fire
Jackson’s hair catches on fire during filming of a Pepsi commercial. 1984 -
Bad
The album “Bad” is released and sells more than 8 million copies.1987 -
Donate
Michael Jackson donates $125,000 from a concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills. 1988 -
Dangerous
Releases “Dangerous” album, certified for 7 million in sales. -
First interview in 14 years.
In his first TV interview in 14 years, Jackson tells Oprah Winfrey that the change in his skin complexion is from a disorder called vitiligo. -
first son
Rowe gives birth to son Prince Michael. -
2nd kid
Rowe gives birth to daughter Paris Michael Katherine. -
New album
The “Invincible” album is released with a respectable 2.1 million copies sold, but only two minor hits. -
Third child
Third child, Prince Michael II is born. -
Faces charges
Faces charges of child molestation. Posts $3 million in bail and throws up the “V” sign, while standing on a black Suburban, before leaving the courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. -
Not guilty
Jackson pleads not guilty to child molestation charges in January. -
Child molestation charges
In June, Jackson was acquitted of child molestation charges.