Michael Jackson was born on 29 August 1958 in St. Mary's Mercy Hospital. An American singer, songwriter and dancer who became known as the King of Pop, Jackson began his career as a child in the Jackson 5 before launching a solo career. His albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad made him one of the best-selling artists in history, and Thriller remains among the best-selling albums ever released. His music videos, stage shows and dance moves, including the moonwalk, changed popular entertainment. He was also the subject of allegations and public controversy in his later years. He died in Los Angeles from an overdose of the anaesthetic propofol, and his doctor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Before and after
- from 15 July 1958 to 25 October 19581958 Lebanon crisis
- 3 August 1958The USS Nautilus crosses the North Pole under the ice
- 16 August 1958Birth of Madonna
- 25 August 1958Birth of Tim Burton
- 29 August 1958Birth of Michael Jackson
- 30 August 1958Birth of Anna Politkovskaya
- from 1 September 1958 to 1 June 1976Cod Wars
- 22 September 1958Birth of Andrea Bocelli
- 1 October 1958NASA is founded
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