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During the writing of "Billie Jean," MJ was so consumed that one day while driving he failed to notice his car was on fire.
5:28 PM Jul 23rd
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On July 18th 1996, MJ arrives in South Africa, where he attends a private birthday party for President Nelson Mandela.
5:43 PM Jul 18th
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In July of 1984, a teen in France commits suicide after his parents refuse to pay for plastic surgery to make him look like MJ.
3:54 PM Jul 16th
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On July 14th 2003, Michael Jackson attends the funeral service of soul singer Barry White.
3:11 PM Jul 14th
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On July 12th 1972, Michael Jackson's first #1 hit single as a solo artist, "Ben", is released.
1:09 PM Jul 12th
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Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" was originally titled "Hot Fever".
7:09 PM Jul 9th
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On July 7th 2009, a public memorial service for Michael Jackson was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
11:00 AM Jul 7th
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On June 25th 2009, Michael Joseph Jackson passed away after suffering cardiac arrest in his home. You are missed and we thank you, Michael.
3:12 PM Jun 25th
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On June 20th 1995, Michael Jackson's ninth studio album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1 is released.
5:14 PM Jun 20th
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On June 19th 1992, Michael Jackson's "Jam" video is premiered on FOX, BET, and MTV.
7:14 PM Jun 19th
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Starting on June 19th 1995, MTV affectionately called itself MJ-TV for one week, dedicating its channel to Michael Jackson.
2:44 PM Jun 19th
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"Ben" was originally intended for Donny Osmond but writer Don Black decided Michael Jackson would do a better job of singing it.
3:39 PM Jun 12th
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Someone accidentally knocked on the studio door while "Beat It" was being recorded. MJ decided to leave the knock in the song.
2:53 PM Jun 6th
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On June 3rd 1992, a youth betterment association honors MJ with an award recognizing his efforts in helping disadvantaged youth.
5:35 PM Jun 3rd
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On June 1st 1988, MJ sets a record as the first artist ever to have 3 albums with U.S. sales of more than 6 million copies each.
7:38 PM Jun 1st
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On June 1st 1991, Temptations member David Ruffin dies of a drug overdose. MJ covers a large portion of his funeral costs.
5:27 PM Jun 1st
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George Lucas' daughter's first words were "Michael Jackson".
6:01 PM May 30th
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On May 27th 2006, MJ receives the "Legend Award" at the MTV Japan VMAs for having sold a record 100,000,000 albums in Japan.
4:31 PM May 27th
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On May 26th 1990, Tanzania releases a collection of "Famous Black Entertainers" stamps. MJ is issued on the most expensive one.
10:35 PM May 26th
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On May 26th 1994, Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley in the Dominican Republic.
2:37 PM May 26th
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