Michael Jackson died on 25 June 2009 in UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, aged 50. 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
- 12 June 2009Founding of Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats
- 16 June 2009Founding of BRICS
- 18 June 2009Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents
- 18 June 2009Launch of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
- 25 June 2009Death of Michael Jackson
- 1 July 2009Creation of Zorin OS
- from 2 July 2009 to 20 August 2009Operation Strike of the Sword
- 21 July 2009Creation of Windows 7
- 22 July 2009Solar eclipse of July 22, 2009
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The era
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