Michael Jackson collapsed at his rented mansion in Los Angeles, Calif. Paramedics received a call around 12:22 p.m. and tried to resuscitate the singer. Jackson was then transported to Ronald Reaga...
After a five-month trial, Jackson was acquitted of all sexual abuse charges in May 2005. Photo courtesy lbnelert.com
In 2003, Granada Television aired a documentary titled "Living With Michael Jackson" where Michael was seen holding hands with little boy Gavin Arvizo and discussing sleeping arrangements. After th...
Michael released his first double album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I" in 1995. The record became the most successful double album of all time and received a Grammy nomination for best...
Due to all of the sexual abuse allegations and La Toya Jackson telling the media that Michael was a pedophile, Jackson began taking painkillers such as Valium, Xanax and Ativan. His health began to...
Michael Jackson released "Dangerous" in 1991. The album sold more than 32 million copies and became the most successful new jack swing album of all time. "Black or White" was the album's hugest hit...
In 1988, Michael released his first autobiography "Moon Walk," which told about the singer's childhood and explained his changing appearance. The book sold more than 200,000 copies and was listed o...
The album "Bad" didn't have the same success as "Thriller," but the album did sell more than 30 million copies and spawned seven hit singles, including "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Bad." Photo ...
Michael releases his "Thriller" album, which became the best-selling album of all time, the Guinness Book of Records said. Selling more than 100 million copies worldwide, Michael won eight Grammy A...
The Jackson 5 signed a record contract with Motown records in 1968 and set a chart record with its first four singles, including "ABC," "I'll Be There," "I Want You Back" and "The Love You Save."
Michael and his brother Marlon joined the Jackson Brothers. The name was changed to the Jackson 5 and the band began touring the Midwest from 1966 to 1968. Photo courtesy comicgenius.com
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana and was the seventh in nine siblings. Picture courtesy MJSite.com