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Today in Michael Jackson History March 8th
HISTORICAL DATES
1979 - The Jacksons play the 3rd of 5 nights of their Destiny Tour in Johannesburg ,South Africa.
1996 - The musical "Sisterella" premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, CA. Michael Jackson was co-executive producer and had invested in the play. Sisterella is Pop/R&B Musical, written & directed by Grammy Award winning Singer & Composer, Larry Hart, loosely based on the world renowned Fairy Tale, “Cinderella”. It won 8 NAACP Theater Awards.
2007 - Michael Jackson Attends A VIP Party in Tokyo Japan, held in his honor. VIP Guests paid ($3400 / £1800) for a ticket to the special event. The guest were treated to hugs, handshakes and a photo with Michael. The tickets also included a buffet dinner and a show featuring several Japanese Michael Jackson impersonators. 100 orphaned and handicapped children were invited to the event for free. Michael, wearing sunglasses and dressed in a black-and-gold suit designed by Roberto Cavalli, appeared on the stage at the end of the six-hour party to thank his fans. Michael appeared relaxed and comfortable to be back in front of his fans, and said he is not bitter over the succession of difficulties he has faced in recent years. He stated, "While some have made deliberate attempts to hurt me, I take it in stride because I have a loving family, a strong faith and wonderful friends and fans who have, and continue, to support me."
2009 - Michaels official Sony website MichaelJackson.com creates a new redirect site for his TII concerts, Michaeljacksonlive.com and publishes a message from Michael: "The Time Has Come! It is now I see and feel that calling once again, to be part of a music that will not just connect but make all feel one, one in joy, one in pain one in love, one in service and in consciousness." ~ Michael Jackson
2009 - An exclusive new Michael Jackson commercial showcasing his electric performances over the years and coinciding with his upcoming O2 arena concerts in London, airs on ITV. Michael is the only artist ever to take over an entire ad break.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
The Time Has Come - Message from Michael on MichaelJacksonLive.com 2009
Michael at VIP Party Tokyo, Japan 2007
SONG OF THE DAY
You Are Not Alone
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VIDEOS OF THE DAY
Fans and Michael at Japana Vip Party 2007
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tjxjU8RelU
More footage of Michael At Japans VIP Party 2007
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE99CQAVr7s
Exteneded Commercial announcing Michaels TII Tour 2009
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL_CW0-mzwY
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"The Time Has Come! It is now I see and feel that calling once again,
to be part of a music that will not just connect but make all feel one,
one in joy, one in pain one in love, one in service and in consciousness."
~ Michael Jackson
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