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January 1st ~
- In 1972-
The Jackson 5 perform Concert in Nashville, Tennessee
- In 1974-
The Jackson 5 attend The Tournament of Roses Parade. (formally The Rose Parade, it is "America's New Year Celebration", a festival of flower-covered floats, marching bands, equestrians and a college football game on New Year's Day, produced by the non-profit 'Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association'.
- In 1994-
Michael attends a Barbara Streisand's concert at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas with friend Mike Milken. The audience applauded Michael as he was lead to his seat. Michael also spent a few hours backstage with Barbara in her dressing room.
January 2nd ~
- In 1970-
The Jackson 5 perform a concert in Miami Beach, Florida during the winter tour.
- In 1972-
The Jackson 5 perform in concert in Greenville, South Carolina.
- In 1997-
Michael Jackson arrives in Hawaii where he is welcomed by 150 local dancers + 200 fans. He soons joins Joe & Katherine who came especially for him. Michael is greeted with what the local people there call "The Aloha Spirit", at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, where he stayed witnessing hula dancers, smiling, watching village guards, children performers.
- In 2004-
CBS aired the special "Michael Jackson Number Ones" featuring many young artists speaking about Michael's influence.
January 3rd ~
- In 1970-
The Jackson 5 perform a concert at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium in Mobile, Alabama, which closed out the Holiday Tour.
- In 1972-
Michael Jackson's first solo single "Got to Be There" was released in UK following its successful tenure in US. The single, written by Elliot Willensky and produced by longtime Jackson 5 producer Hal Davis, was an immediate success. It reached #5 position in the UK Singles Chart, where it landed #4 on both the Billboard pop and R&B charts and #1 on the Cashbox singles chart.
-In 1983-
Michael Jackson released "Billie Jean" as the second single from his classic album Thriller. The single arguably became Jackson's most successful and well-known song, which is certainly saying a lot. Though only 9 songs made the final cut for the album, the pair recorded around 20 more that didn't receive the stamp of approval from producer Quincy Jones. "Billie Jean" was one of them. Jones originally disliked the song but Jackson fought for its inclusion. - Thanks Maria MJ
- In 1997-
Michael Jackson performed at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, HI, as part of his "HIStory" tour. It was Jackson's first U.S. performance since the "Bad" tour of 1989. Hawaii promotor Tom Moffatt said: "I've never seen anything like it... there's been nothing even close to this - The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Julio Iglesias, The Eagles..nothing compares."
- In 2001-
News broke that Michael Jackson will attend a debate at New York City's Carnegie Hall on Valentines Day '01 - benefiting his newly founded charity "Heal The Kids" - what a great start into the new year for Michael Jackson fans!!
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 4th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, ID.
January 4th ~
- In 1936-
22 years before Michael Jackson was born the first pop music chart based on national sales was published by "Billboard" magazine.
- In 1992-
Dangerous peaks at No#1 in the Billboard US Black Albums chart, where it will remain for 12 weeks.
- In 1997-
Michael Jackson performed the last of 2 concerts at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, HI, and with that the first leg of the "HIStory" tour ended. The two concerts with the 35'000-seat Aloha Stadium made history - no other musical act ever sold out the stadium, and Michael Jackson sold out 2 shows in less than 24 hours, a record time.
- In 2011-
The Preliminary hearings begin in the Dr. Conrad Murray Trial
January 5th ~
- In 1975-
"The Wiz" opened on Broadway.
- In 1987-
Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones & Bruce Swedien start recording the "BAD" album at the Westlake Studio in Los Angeles. Work on the new album started in August 1986, and recording took place between January 5 to July 9,1987
- In 1994-
Michael Jackson presents the award for Best Choreographer to Debbie Allen at the 26th NAACP Image Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, Ca. He was greeted by deafening cheers and a standing ovation, pausing now and then to tell the cheering fans, "I love you too"and "I love you more!". He then delivers a speech underlining the meaning behind the NAACP organization supporting equality of treatment for all races and human dignity, and exhibiting his sympathy to the NAACP members:
"For decades, the NAACP has stood at the forefront of the struggle for equal justice under the law for all people in our land. They have fought in the lunch rooms of the South, in the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court and the board rooms of America, for justice, equality and the very dignity of all mankind. Members of the NAACP have been jailed and even killed in noble pursuit of those ideals, upon which our country was founded". Michael Jackson also re-declares his innocence regarding prior allegations of improper conduct towards a minor. He says, "Not only am I presumed to be innocent, I AM innocent, and I know that the truth will be my salvation. I have been strengthened to prove my innocence by my faith in God and the knowledge that I am not fighting this battle alone." Debbie Allen recieves her Award and began her acceptance speech by saying, "God bless you Michael, we're all on your side."
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- In 2000-
MTV Asia celebrated the end of the Millennium in a big way by selecting and airing the Top 2000 music videos and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was chosen as the # 1 Video by MTV Asia. MTV Asia aired all 2000 videos on their "Top 2000 Playlist" countdown with Michael leading at the number one position!
- In 2003-
Michael Jackson visits Maurice Gibbs (one of the Bee Gees) at a Miami hospital.
- In 2005-
On behalf of his family and himself, Michael Jackson releases a statement on his website concerning the 9.1 Mw undersea megathrust earthquake and tsunami disaster which occurred on December 26, 2004, affecting Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Maldives and killing over 230,000 people from fourteen countries.
Michael's Statement:
"My family and I would like to send our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and loved ones of those who recently perished from the horrific earthquake and tsunami, which swept through Indonesia, Asia, India, Somalia and other countries", Jackson declares. "Our love is also being sent to those who have miraculously survived this tragedy and to those who are so courageously on-site, helping to spearhead the relief efforts. We pray for your strength, your safety and the success of your life-saving missions of love. Words cannot adequately express the shock, horror and grief we've felt, while watching news reports which have captured the massive devastation and despair. It has been especially painful for me, as I have visited these areas many times and I remember the love, kindness and warmth of the people I met there", he also declares. I would like to encourage all of my friends, and fans, to contribute to agencies and organizations assisting in these efforts. In times like these, we need each other... we must bond together in spirit and in service. God Bless. Sincerely, Michael Jackson".
- In 2012-
:clapping:The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that Michael will be immortalized in a hand and foot print ceremony at Hollywood's legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre on January 26, 2012, starting at 11:00am PST.:dancin:
January 6th ~
-In 1972-
The Jackson 5 are recording "That's How Love Goes" for Motown Records in Detroit (Michigan).
- In 1989-
A list was compiled of the biggest selling UK album Artists of 1988 and they were:
1. Fleetwood Mac
2. Kylie Minogue
3. Michael Jackson
4. U2
5. Dire Straits
- In 1990-
Michael organizes a festivity for 82 deprived children at his residence via "Childhelp USA, who are offered a tour of the ranch, games to play, a barbeque for meal and a film representation to watch: "The Little Mermaid" and "Back To The Future II".
- In 1992-
Michael Jackson's single "Black Or White" was certified Gold and Platinum by the R.I.A.A..
- In 2004-
Michael Jackson willingly surrendered his passport to Prosecutors. He had been given the passport temporarily to fulfill business obligations in England.
- In 2009-
Dr Tohme Tohme confirms that Michael has leased a Bel Air mansion for $100000 a month. Tohme Tohme says the pop icon wanted to be closer to "where all the action is" in the entertainment industry.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 5th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO.
January 7th ~
- In 1971-
The Jackson 5 release a new single, "Mama's Pearl", on Motown Records.
- In 1972-
Michael Jackson releases his first solo hit single, "Got To Be There, in the UK.
- In 2005-
Michael Jackson's lawyers asked the judge in the molestation case to close the courtroom for all pretrial hearings on what evidence will be allowed at Jackson's trial. The trial was set to being on January 31.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 6th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO.
January 8th ~
- In 1970-
The Jackson 5 are recording "You Ain't Giving Me What I Want" (So I'm Gonna Take It All Back) and "We Can Have Fun for" Motown Records in Detroit.
- In 1972-
The Jackson 5 compilation album Greatest Hits enters the Billboard US Black Albums Chart where it will peak at No 2#.
- In 1983-
The Girl Is Mine by Michael and Paul McCartney peaks stays No #1 for 18 weeks on the Billboard Music Hot 100 Charts and at No #2 in the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart.
- In 2001-
Michael Jackson's publicist Cheri Fein announced that Michael would be recording two to three songs for the new Jackson Five album.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 7th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO.
January 9th ~
-In 1988-
"Man in the Mirror" a song recorded by Michael Jackson as a duet with a Quincy Jones protege named Siedah Garrett was released . It was written and composed by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett . It peaked at No# 1 in the US as a single off his seventh solo album, "Bad". It is one of his most critically acclaimed songs and it was nominated for "Record of the Year" at the Grammy Awards. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks. In 2009, following the news of Michael Jackson's death, the song peaked at No#2 on UK Singles Charts. It also became the No. 1 single in iTunes downloads in the U.S. and the U.K.
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http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/t...tion-!-January-9th-1988?p=3577047#post3577047
- In 1998-
Michael Jackson's hits album "The Michael Jackson Mix" hit #27 in the U.K.
- In 1993-
Michael Jackson and Oprah Winfrey make a photoshoot to promote their upoming TV Special for ABC.
-In 2002-
Michael Jackson attends the 29th Annual American Music Awards, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. Michael Jackson was awarded the 'Artist of the Century Award'. Actor/ comedian Chris Tucker had the honor of presenting the award to his friend. As he took to the stage to accept his award, Michael was greeted with a standing ovation from the cheering crowd before he began his acceptance:
Michael's Speech:
First I would like to say; Chris Tucker, you are the funniest man in the world. Larry Cline, Dick Clark. [to Chris Tucker, handing him the award] Can you hold this for me? [while reaching in his pocket for a piece of paper] I'd like to thank people that are very important in my life. My mother and father, John McClain, Nicoletta Sotille, Rodney Jerkins, I think you're a musical genius, and Teddy Riley. I love you Quincy Jones, you're amazing. Trudy Green, Howard Kaufman, Suzzane De Passe, Tony Jones, Diana Ross, Marlon Brando, Gladys Knight, and my other father, Marlon Brando, I love you."
January 10th ~
- In 1970-
The LP "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" enters the Billboard US Hot 100 albums chart, where it will peak at No "1.
- In 1973-
The Jackson 5 appear on the Dick Cavett Show.
- In 1974-
One More Chance, a Jackson 5 TV Special is aired on CBS. The group performs Get It Together + a medley of I Want You Back/ABC/I'll Be There/Ben/Daddy's Home/Never Can Say Goodbye/The Love You Save and another medley Up a Lazy River/Opus One (with the Mills Brothers).
- In 1989-
Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" film was released on home video in the United States and Canada just as the "Bad" World Tour finished. Moonwalker, which featured live footage and short films that starred Jackson and Joe Pesci. The film was originally intended to be released to theaters but due to unforseen issues, the film was released direct-to-video. It debuted atop the Billboard Top Music Video Cassette chart, staying there for 22 weeks. It was eventually knocked off the top spot by Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 8th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Power Balance Pavillion in Sacramento, CA.
January 11th ~
-In 1983-
At the first annual Black Gold Awards, produced by Dick Clark, Michael wins "Top Male Vocalist", Best Video Performance, 'Beat It', Best Single Record of The Year, 'Billie Jean', Best Album Of The Year, 'Thriller'. Qunicy Jones said: "There's no one in the world like Michael Jackson!".
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-In 1995-
Michael Jackson released a statement saying, "I will no longer stand by and watch reckless members of the media try to destroy my reputation." The statement was a response to unsubstantiated rumors of a video depicting Jackson
- In 1996-
Michael Jackson's "HIStory: Past, Present & Future Book 1" is certified 6X Platinum in the USA by the R.I.A.A.
- In 2003-
Dieter Wiesner & Ronald Konitzer officially take over Michael Jackson's management in a written agreement. The first act is to fire Michael's previous managers Trudy Green & Howard Koffman.
-In 2003-
Michael Jackson visited Maurice Gibb in a Miami hospital. The next day Maurice Gibb dies of complications resulting from a twisted intestine.
- In 2004-
Members of Michael Jackson's family scheduled a news conference for the next day to announce their plans for Jackson's arraignment in Santa Maria. The arraignment was scheduled for end of January .
- In 2011-
Dr Murray is ordered to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter. He faces up to four years in prison if found guilty.
January 12th ~
-In 1972-
The Jackson 5 headline the first annual Martin Luther King Birthday Commemoration at the City Auditorium, Atlanta (Georgia).
- In 1994-
Michael Jackson wins in the trial for "The Girl Is Mine", "Thriller" & "We Are The World".
-In 2003-
Martin Bashir meets with Michael Jackson in his Miami Hotel for the final interview for the "Living with Michael Jackson" documentary.
-In 2003-
After his final interview to Martin Bashir in his Miami Hotel, Michael learns that Maurice Gibb has died from a heart attack in a Miami hospital.
- In 2004-
At a Beverly Hills hotel a meeting was held by Michael Jackson's attorneys, managers, accountants and Nation of Islam leaders. Jackson reportedly participated via conference call.
-In 2004-
A judge ruled that cameras would not be allowed in the court room for Michael Jackson's arraignment. Jermaine Jackson held a press conference to describe plans to support his brother Michael during his arraignment in Santa Maria.
- In 2008-
Michael and his 3 children attended the 'Tournament Of Kings' at the Excalibur hotel ans casino in Las Vegas (USA). 'Tournament Of Kings' is a famous dinner show. It features invading armies, dancing maidens, fireworks, and eating with your fingers.
January 13th ~
-In 1973-
Michael Jackson's "Ben" debuted on the UK Album Charts at its peak position #17 and remained within top 50 for 7 consecutive weeks.
- In 1999-
The Japanese pop group J-Friends releases the single "People Of The World" . This song as well as the song "Children's Holiday" were both written originally by Michael Jackson for this pop group project.
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- In 2003-
Madonna wins the "Michael Jackson International Artist of The Year Award" at the "American Music Awards."
- In 2006-
Michael Jackson is invited by the Al Gosaibi family to their wedding celebrations and he surprises everyone by showing up at the marriage ceremony.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 9th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance Under the Grand Chapiteau at Hp Pavillion in San Jose, CA.
January 14th ~
- In 1982-
"Maybe Tomorrow", the fourth studio album by The Jackson 5, is re-released by Motown Records in the USA.
- In 1989-
The NAACP 21st Image Awards were aired. Michael Jackson won Best Male Artist and Best Album Of The Year for "BAD". He was also honored with the "Leonard Carter Humanitarian Award" in recognition of his humanitarian endeavors, during the Image Award ceremony held in Los Angeles, celebrating black achievements.
- In 1992-
"Remember The Time" is released as the second single from Michael's 8th studio album "DANGEROUS". "Come Together", previously only available on the "Moonwalker" home video, was chosen as the B-side of "Remember The Time", and for all but the first few weeks of the singles' UK chart run, both titles were listed and peaked at #3. It reaching #1 R&B and #3 Pop Charts, "Remember The Time" achieved a RIAA Gold Record in the States, and it also charted at #1 in New Zealand, #2 in Belgium, #3 in Australia and Holland, #5 in France, #8 in Germany and Italy, and #10 in Norway. The song reached the top twenty in all major territories.
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- In 2008-
"The Girl Is Mine 2008" is released in CD single, Digital download, 12", 7" Formats. For Thriller 25, an album celebrating Thriller's 25th anniversary, The Black Eyed Peas' lead rapper, will.i.am, remixed "The Girl Is Mine". Entitled "The Girl Is Mine 2008", the remix featured an original solo demo of the song by Michael Jackson, before he had recorded the duet with McCartney. Will.i.am added his own vocals and a new verse to the song.
January 15th ~
- In 1971-
The Jackson 5 attend the Salute to Muhammad Ali charity held at Hollywood Palladium, to raise money for the Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade.
- In 1973-
The Jackson 5 are recording Melodie, for Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan. The song "Melodie" was recorded by Michael Jackson, but it remained unreleased until it appeared newly mixed on Michael's album, "Farewell My Summer Love".
- In 1976-
Michael Jackson and his brothers had all given their sworn depositions in their counter-suit against Motown records.
- In 1997-
Michael Jackson stayed two weeks in the Tower Suite at the Montreux Palace in Montreux, Switzerland to complete work on his album "Blood On The Dance Floor". As per the Air Du Temps reportedly stated Michael worked every day, and went to the Mountain Studios where he recorded the album. During his stay in Montreux, Michael Jackson wanted to visit the house owned by the Chaplin family, former long-time residence of his hero Charlie Chaplin
- In 2003-
Michael Jackson pays his last respect to Bee Gee's Maurice Gibb. Michael is among the mourners where a service is held in Riverside Funeral Chapel, Miami Beach, Florida, for Maurice Gibb who passed away on January 12. An hour after the official funeral Barry and Michael went to the coffin to honor Maurice for the last time. Michael went in quickly and protected to show his friend his final last respects.
- In 2004-
Michael Jackson's video "Number Ones" was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
January 16th ~
- In 1975-
Michael Jackson releases his fourth solo album "Forever, Michael" and the single "We're Almost There" on Motown Records. This would end up being his final album released with Motown Records before he and his brothers (minus Jermaine) left for CBS Records a year later. On this album Michael displayed a change in musical style for someone only sixteen-years-old.
- In 1984-
The accolades began with Michael Jackson's sweep of the 11th Annual American Music Awards on Monday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Michael arrives with Brooke ******* and Emmanuel Lewis. He wins an unprecedented eight awards including the special Award of Merit presented by Diana Ross. The presentation featured video taped messages from Michael's closest friends, including Liza Minnelli, Katherine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda. Winning the award at age 25, Michael Jackson is the youngest performer to ever receive the Award of Merit. The ceremony is watched by over 60 million people.
Michael takes home...
Favorite Soul/R&B Album - Thriller
Michael says:
"Thank you very much. I'm deeply moved again to - to win this award. I'd like to thank Quincy Jones who's a wonderful producer, and my mother and father who are in the audience - which I love very much - who brought me into the world. And I also thank the American public. Thank you."
Favorite Soul/R&B Video - Beat It
Michael says:
"This is wonderful. [To La Toya] Come here.. This is my sis.. oh, Bob Giraldi! [laughs] [who joins him on stage]. This is my sister, La Toya, I'm so honored she's here, I didn't know she was gonna bring this award. Working on ‘Beat It' was a great experience. I had so much fun doing it, and this is my director, Bob Giraldi, whom I chose to be... I've put all my heart and my soul in my work and I'm so happy and honored that I won this wonderful award. Thank you.", declares Jackson, more excited with each new award.
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist - Michael Jackson
Michael says:
"Again, I'm deeply moved and I really appreciate it, and the girls in the balcony, I love you, you're wonderful. [laughs mildly] An important - an important chemistry in writing a song is inspiration and I'm holding one of inspirations - Emmanuel Lewis
Favorite Pop/Rock Album - Thriller
Michael says:
"[...] Again I - I'd like to thank everybody... thank you [smiles]. I'm - I'm deeply moved by accepting this award. And it was so much fun doing the album, ‘Thriller'. And I'd like to thank again Quincy Jones, and Bruce Swedien who's the greatest engineer in the world. And, also, Rod Temperton and James Ingram for writing ‘PYT' with Quincy Jones - thank you. And again, my mother and father who... taught me so much. And again I'd like to thank the disc-jokeys who played the record, ‘cause if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be here, so.. And I also would like to thank the public. Thank you very much."
Favorite Pop/Rock Single - Billie Jean
Michael says:
"Again, I'd like to thank everybody. I'm so moved and so honored again... Thank you very much. I love you all. And one more - thank you, Michael Peters, you're a wonderful person. Thank you."
Favorite Pop/Rock Video - Beat It
Michael says :
"I don't what I [fans screaming] ... would - I'm very thankful and I'm very honored for this award. I don't wanna make a long speech, I'm just - thank you very much. Bye. [smiles]"
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist - Michael Jackson
Michael says:
"Thank you very much. It's nothing more I can say, I love you all. Good-bye."
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The Award of Merit 1984
Michael says:
"Thank you. Thank you very much. I'm so deeply touched and deeply honored to receive this wonderful - Gosh, wonderful award... I thank you, American public; I thank Berry Gordy of Motown, who has been such an important part of my career and life. I thank again my mother and father who brought me into the world - Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. I thank all my brothers - Tito, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy, who I started with... and still am with. I thank Susanne de Passe who has been such an important influence in my life and has taught me so much. Thank you, Susanne. Quincy Jones is a wonderful person, not only is he an incredible producer, he is a wonderful man, he is such a family person, and I love him and we have made history together and I'm thankful. I thank one of my favorite people in the whole entire world, Miss Diana Ross and... she's been such a special friend to me and taught me so many incredible, important things... and I'm so honored that she came here... I just hope I didn't leave anybody out, I just - boy, the American public and I thank all the disc-jokeys and everybody, I love you so much and thank you."
- In 1993-
Michael Jackson attends the 25th Annual NAACP Image Awards with his mother Katherine in Pasadena, California. Michael Jackson is presented with the 'Outstanding Music Video Award' for the socially conscious song, Black Or White. He also receives the '25th Silver Anniversary Entertainer Of The Year Award'. Michael Jackson, Entertainer of the Year, brought down the house just standing on stage until the crowd quieted.
Michael's acceptance speech:
"First I'd like to say ‘Thank you' to my mother. Thank you for giving me life - I really mean that. There are two things which the NAACP stands for which are the most important things in my life: freedom and equality. In every person, there is a secret song in their heart. It says: ‘I am free!', it sings: ‘I am One!'. This is the natural feeling of every child. To be free as the wind, to be one with every other child. All the troubles in the world are caused by forgetting this feeling. And when I perform, my connection with people is to just remind me of that: to be free and to be One. In this spirit the NAACP has done its cherished work. Thank you for having the faith to see that I share your work - for I deeply feel I do.
I accept this award on behalf of the world's healing. When all our brothers and sisters will be as free and equal as we are today. I love you so much and I am very honoured, and thank you for this award. Thank you so much."
January 17th ~
- In 1970-
The Jackson 5" hit "I Want You Back" from the LP "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" enters the Billboard US Hot 100 albums chart, where it will peak at No "1. The song enters the Billboard R&B singles chart, where it is at No #1 for 3 weeks. "I Want You Back" was also the first Jackson 5 song recorded in Los Angeles, Ca. "I Want You Back" is Billboard's Best Selling Soul number-one single in 1970.
- In 1992-
"Michael Jackson...The Legend Continues" aired on CBS-TV. Released on video in 1988. This video traces the steps of Michael Jackson from the very beginnings of the Jackson 5 right up to the 1988 Bad world tour. Full of rare film footage from the Motown records and the Jackson Family. Full of special guests, including Katherine Hepburn, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Sammy Davis Jr, and more.
-In 1989-
Michael Jackson performs the 2nd of five Bad World Tour concerts at Memorial Stadium, Los Angeles CA.
- In 1994-
Michael Jackson invites a group of disadvantaged children and opened up his Neverland Ranch in a Martin Luther King Day celebration for 100 inner-city children who excelled in school. Michael Jackson spent Saturday mingling with the children, posing for photographs and signing autographs. The children watched the movies in Jackson's theater and then visited his amusement park and zoo. Fifty of the children came from South Central Los Angeles' Community Youth Sports and Arts Foundation., and the other 50, from Second Baptist Church.
- In 2000-
The 27th Annual American Music Awards featured the results of an internet poll that named Michael Jackson Favorite Artist of the 1980s, Stevie Wonder of the 1970s, the Beatles of the 1960s and Elvis Presley of the 1950s.
- In 2002-
It was announced that Michael's vocals are used on "It's Not Worth It" - a new song off Brandy's new album titled "Full Moon", due in stores March 2002. Initially penned in 1999, Jerkins built the song around Michael Jackson's ad-libbed vocals, resulting from a joint recording sessions for Michael's 2001 studio album "Invincible" which Brandy had also provided extra and background vocals for. The output of which was not released by Michael Jackson, but was also used on a Jerkins' track, "Ride with Me".
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-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 10th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the first of three nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the TatNeft Arena, in Kazan, Russia.
January 18th ~
- In 1980-
Michael Jackson attends the 7th Annual American Music Awards, at the ABC-TV Studios in Hollywood, Ca. Where he receives three awards for "Off The Wall" and he presents one to The Bee Gees. Michael took home the awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album for Off The Wall, and Favorite Soul/R&B Single for Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough.
- In 1993-
Michael Jackson appears at the Pre-Inaugural Celebration for Bill Clinton and joins other celebrities (including Diana Ross) on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to sing "We Are The World".
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-In 1989-
Michael Jackson performs the 3rd of five Bad World Tour concerts at Memorial Stadium, Los Angeles CA.
- In 1996-
Lisa Marie Presley-Jackson filed for divorce from Michael Jackson, ending a 19-month marriage that merged pop royalty. A statement from Jackson spokesman Lee Solters said the two "have mutually agreed to go their separate ways. However, they remain good friends." Irreconcilable differences were given as reason.
- In 1998-
Michael Jackson wins his fourth consecutive copyright infringement case against Al Bano Carrisi, an Italian songwriter. Al Bano is ordered to pay all legal costs after court refutes his claims against Michael Jackson. Al Bano numerous civil cases against Jackson but has failed to win any of them.
- In 2010-
"The Drill" - Travis Payne, 'This Is It' Dancers and Filipino Inmates -
As a tribute to Michael Jackson, Travis contacted Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to make arrangements to visit the prisoners. On January 17-18, 2010, Travis and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid spent time there to teach them dance routines from This Is It. With the help of the inmates, they were able to re-create They Don't Care About Us with a real army instead of the virtual army of dancers digitally replicated in This Is It. They shot the video on Martin Luther King's birthday as a tribute to both great men. Travis also recounted a humorous comment from Michael Jackson, "Don't ever cheat the fans. You can't start one song if you're not gonna finish it. They gonna want the whole thing."
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-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the second of three nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the TatNeft Arena, in Kazan, Russia.
January 19th ~
- In 1977-
Eight more episodes of The Jacksons CBS-TV variety show were taped and broadcast, but unfortunately the show was canceled alongside its counterparts. The first of the new episodes, co-starring Redd Foxx, was broadcast on January 19, 1977.
- In 1980-
Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" becomes the "Off The Wall" album's second #1 single. The song hit #1 in the U.S on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remains for four weeks. Michael Jackson scored one of the first Billboard number-one singles in the 1980s. It reached number one on both the pop and R&B singles charts. According to Billboard, the song was the fourth biggest single of 1980.
- In 1993-
Michael Jackson performs "Gone To Soon" and Heal The World at "An American Reunion" the 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala held in Washington, DC. He first addressed the very soon to be new President Bill Clinton on the need for continued and increased funding for AIDS research.
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Michael's speech:
Before performing song "Gone To Soon", in memory of his friend, late activist Ryan White - who passed on due to AIDS - he speaks on White and their friendship, his immune system malady and on the necessity of supporting AIDS cure research by the incoming presidential administration: "Thank you, Mr. President elect, for inviting me to your inauguration gala. I would like to take a moment from this very public ceremony to speak of something very personal. It concerns a dear friend of mine, who is no longer with us. His name is Ryan White. He was a hemophiliac, who was diagnosed with the AIDS virus when he was 11. He died shortly after turning 18, the very time most young people are beginning to explore life's wonderful possibilities. My friend, Ryan, was a very bright, very brave and very normal young man who never wanted to be a symbol or a spokesperson for a deadly disease. Over the years, I've shared many silly, happy and painful moments with Ryan, and I was at the end of his brief, but eventful journey.
Ryan is gone, and just as anyone who has lost a loved one to AIDS, I miss him deeply and constantly. He is gone, but I want his life to have meaning beyond his passing. It is my hope, President elect, Clinton, that you and your administration commit the resources needed to eliminate this awful disease that took my friend... and ended so many promising lives before their time. This song is for you, Ryan."
- In 2002-
Michael Jackson receives the Award for 'Best International Male Singer' at the NRJ Awards 2002, which took place in Cannes, France. He did not attend the Award show. he NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes (PACA, France) as the opening of MIDEM (Marché international de l'édition musicale). They give out awards to popular musicians by different categories. In 2008 Michael Jackson was awarded the NRJ Award of Honor.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the last of three nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the TatNeft Arena, in Kazan, Russia.
January 20th ~
- In 1979-
"You Can't Win" (Parts 1 "A-Side + Part 2 "B-Side) a recorded and performed by Michael Jackson on Motown Records enters the Billboard US R&B Singles chart, where it will peak at No 42. Differences from the 1975 Broadway musical "The Wiz" was "You Can't Win" was specifically written to replace "I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday", which had been Scarecrow's solo in the Broadway musical. Jill Scott performed the song during the 2001 Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special celebration.
- In 1995-
Michael Jackson and his wife Lisa Marie Presley-Jackson spends the first of four days in Los Angeles playing hosts to King Nana Amon Ndoufou IV, ruler of Sanwi on the Ivory Coast, Africa. Michael greeted the exalted ruler who had crowned him King of Sanwi three years ago when he visited the West African nation. Michael Jackson was crowned King of Sanwi during some impressive ceremonies held in the Village of Krindjabo, located near Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Called the "prodigal child of the Bible," the King of Pop was regal in bearing as the crown of gold was placed upon his head. There he is Prince Michael Amalaman Anoh.
- In 1997-
Bulgarian composer Atanas Atansaov accused Michael Jackson of stealing his song "Nova Godina" and using in "Blood on the Dance Floor."
-In 2003-
It is announced that Michael Jackson is to be the subject of a documentary after Martin Bashir was granted permission to follow the singer for eight months and was given "unprecedented and exclusive access" to Michael Jackson for the 90-minute profile, which will be shown on ITV1 on Feb. 03, 2003 as a Tonight with Trevor McDonald special.
January 21st ~
- In 1992-
Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" album is certified 4X Platinum album by the R.I.A.A.
- In 1995-
Michael Jackson spends the second of four days in Los Angeles playing host to King Nana Amon Ndoufou IV, ruler of Sanwi on the Ivory Coast, Africa. Included in the Los Angeles visit will be a trip to Universal Studios. "The visit is a personal one," Lee Solters said. "Michael wants to repay the generosity and hospitality that King Ndoufou bestowed on him during his African visit."
- In 2005-
The judge in the Michael Jackson case granted the prosecution permission to seek expert testimony on child abuse victims.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 11th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the San Diego Arena in San Diego, CA.
January 22nd ~
-In 1971-
"Sugar Daddy" by the The Jackson 5 enters the Billboard US Top 40 Singles chart.
- In 1972-
The Jackson 5 compilation album Greatest Hits peaks at No 12 in the Billboard US albums chart.
-In 1978-
The Jacksons begin a world tour in US & Europe to promote the "Goin' Places" album.
- In 1979-
The Jacksons kick off the European leg of the Destiny World Tour, performing the first of three nights in Bremen, Germany.
- In 1983-
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" enters the UK Top 100 singles chart and will peak at No# 1.
- In 1985-
The first recording session for the song "We Are The World" was held at Kenny Rogers' Lion Share Recording Studio. There was tight security on hand, as Richie, Jackson, Wonder and Jones started work on "We Are the World" on Beverly Boulevard in California, it was filled with musicians, technicians, video crews, retinues, assistants and organizers as the four musicians entered. To begin the night, a "vocal guide" of "We Are the World" was recorded by Richie and Jackson and duplicated on tape for each of the invited performers. At around 1:30 am, the four musicians ended the night by finishing a chorus of melodic vocalizations.
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 1995-
Michael Jackson spends the third of four days in Los Angeles playing host to King Nana Amon Ndoufou IV, ruler of Sanwi on the Ivory Coast, Africa
-In 2004-
Michael Jackson's customized 2001 Bentley sedan was removed from a car auction. Jackson's management team notified auction officials that Jackson wanted the sale postponed. The Bentley Arnage Red Label Turbo was featured in Jackson's video for the song "What More Can I Give." The interior roof was signed by a host of celebrities including Jackson.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the first of six nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Olympic Stadium, in Moscow, Russia.
January 23rd ~
- In 1971-
"I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5 hit #4 on the UK Pop singles chart.The most successful single ever released by the Jackson 5, "I'll Be There" sold 4.2 million copies in the United States, and 6.1 million copies worldwide. It replaced Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" as the most successful single released on Motown in the U.S
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
-In 1988-
"The Way You Make Me Feel" reaches No# 1 in the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart. The song is the 3rd single from his BAD album. The song also charted at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Charts and Dance Music/Hot Club Play Singles Chart. The single spent four weeks at the top of the Black singles chart. TWYMMF became Michael's 7th #1 solo single of the 80s. This broke the record for the most #1 hits in the 80s. Michael Jackson was now the most successful solo artist of the decade.
- In 1995-
Michael Jackson spends the last of four days in Los Angeles playing host to King Nana Amon Ndoufou IV, ruler of Sanwi on the Ivory Coast, Africa.
-In 2002-
Michael Jackson's single 'Cry' was released in Japan. The Japanese version includes the lyrics of the song 'Cry' and 'Shout' as well as the Japanese translation of these lyrics.
- In 2004-
The judge in the Michael Jackson case sealed 82 pages of documents and refused to lift a gag order.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the second of six nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Olympic Stadium, in Moscow, Russia.
January 24th ~
- In 1972-
Motown Records releases Michael Jackson's debut solo album called "Got To Be There". It would go on to sell over 3.2 million copies worldwide. The album was later remastered and reissued in 2009 as part of the 3-disc compilation Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection.
- In 1976-
The versatility in the appeal of the Jackson 5 was evidenced by two separate television appearances that happened to be broadcast on the same day, Saturday, January 24, 1976. In the afternoon, they could be seen as the featured guests in their fourth appearance on Soul Train. That night, they made their third appearance on the Carol Burnett Show. Carol singsAnybody Named Jackson Is a Friend of Mine in this ninth-season episode of her long-running CBS variety show, only to be joined by five people named Jackson- the Jackson Five- who launch into Forever Came Today. Michael and his brothers return later in the show to perform Body Language with Vicki Lawrence.
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- In 1979-
The Jacksons perform the second of three nights of the Destiny World Tour, in Bremen, Germany.
- In 1984-
The Jacksons shoot a Pepsi commercial named Street directed by Bob Giraldi and featuring the group dancing in the street with a bunch of kids (including Alfonso Ribeiro & Siggy Jackson) on a Pepsi version of "Billie Jean".
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- In 1985-
After a day of rest, Jones shipped Richie and Michael Jackson's vocal guide to all of the artists who would be involved in "We Are the World"'s recording. Enclosed in the package was a letter from Jones, addressed to "My Fellow Artists"..The cassettes are numbered, and I can't express how important it is not to let this material out of your hands. Please do not make copies, and return this cassette the night of the 28th. In the years to come, when your children ask, 'What did mommy and daddy do for the war against world famine?', you can say proudly, this was your contribution.
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 1989-
After only 2 weeks on release, "Moonwalker" is reported to have outsold "The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller". With this, Michael broke his own record, pushing "The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller" to the second position. Up to today, "Moonwalker" is the biggest-selling music video of all time followed by "The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller" as the second biggest-selling music video of all time. Therefore Michael makes history again for he holds the top 2 positions for the most selling music videos of all time.
- In 1997-
Michael Jackson is reportedly seen taking some time off and spends a few days resting at Euro Disney in Marne-la-Vallee, France.
- In 2005-
Court papers were released that showed that the prosecutors in the Michael Jackson case had asked for permission to admit items including photographs, magazines, books and videos seized from Jackson's Neverland ranch. The items had been seized on November 13, 2003.
- In 2007-
Michael Jackson has dinner with casino mogul Steve Wynn in a private room at Alex restaurant at the Wynn in Las Vegas as speculation grows he will launch a comeback in Las Vegas. Michael Jackson's friendship with Wynn, who transformed Siegfried and Roy into international stars with a performance at The Mirage - dates back decades. Michael was often a guest of Wynn at The Mirage, there were even talks to him to bring the singer to Las Vegas.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 12th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the third of six nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Olympic Stadium, in Moscow, Russia.
January 25th ~
- In 1975-
Michael Jackson performed "We're Almost There" on "American Bandstand."
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- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 1994-
Michael Jackson & Jordan Chandler's lawyer reach an agreement to settle the civil case outside of court. Against Michael Jackson's protest to settle this case with his alledged accusers due to his unquestionable innocent. The Chandlers agree to withdraw their complaint against a confidential financial compensation and the trial is cancelled.
-In 2002-
Michael Jackson's album "Invincible" was certified double platinum by the RIAA
- In 2011-
Dr. Conrad Murray officially enters a plea of not guilty.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the fourth of six nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Olympic Stadium, in Moscow, Russia.
January 26th ~
- In 1979-
The Jacksons perform the second of three nights of the Destiny World Tour, in Bremen, Germany.
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
-In 1989-
Michael Jackson performs the 4th of five BAD World Tour concerts at Memorial Stadium, Los Angeles CA.
- In 2002-
Michael Jackson's Cry peaked at #2, on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
-In 2008-
Michael Jackson received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 NRJ Awards, in the year which he will mark the 25th Anniversary of ‘Thriller'.
- In 2012-
Michael Jackson was immortalized in a ceremony at Hollywood's legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Michael's Mother Katherine and 3 children where there as well as his older brothers Jackie and Tito!! Justin Bieber and Chris Tucker gave their respects to the King of Pop. Smokey Robinson and Quincy Jones also spoke of their loving memories with Michael. Many Fans stayed over night lined up early in the am, to ensure they did not miss this iconic event.
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the fifth of six nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Olympic Stadium, in Moscow, Russia.
January 27th ~
- In 1979-
The Jacksons perform the Destiny World Tour, in Frankfurt, Germany.
- In 1980-
The Jacksons receive the NAACP Image Award at the Hollywood Palladium for Best Singing Group of the Year.
- In 1986
"We Are The World" win the "Song of the Year" award at the 14th American Music Awards ceremony held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. American Music Award of Appreciation went to Harry Belafonte, who first conceived the idea to create a project for the relief of famine in Ethiopia. On accepting the Award, he called Ken Kragen, Quincey Jones, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson up on stage to share the Award. At the show's conclusion, most of the celebrities including Diana Ross, Janet & LaToya, reunited with them on stage to sing "We Are The World".
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 1989-
Michael Jackson performs the last of five Bad World Tour concerts at Memorial Stadium, Los Angeles CA.
- In 1990-
Michael Jackson was crowned Entertainer Of The Decade at the American Cinema Awards Foundation. Sophia Loren presented the Award to Michael.
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- In 2004-
Michael Jackson and his ex-wife Debbie Rowe reach an agreement to have retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephen M. Lachs preside over the case relating to custody and visitation rights for their children.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their 13th Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Poetically where Michael started to mould the greatest show that no one would ever forget "This Is It" .
-In 2013-
Cirque du Soleil opens the last of six nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Olympic Stadium, in Moscow, Russia.
January 28th ~
- In 1973-
Michael Jackson receives the Golden Globe Award for "Best Original Song" in a movie for his song for, "Ben" at the 30th Golden Globe Awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
- In 1979-
The Jacksons on the European leg of the Destiny World Tour, performs the first of three nights in Madrid, Spain.
- In 1984-
After treatment for second and third degree burns sustained while making a TV commercial for Pepsi Cola, Michael Jackson is discharged from Brotman Medical Center, Culver City.
- In 1985-
The last recording session for the We Are The World was held on January 28, 1985. The historic event brought together some of the most famous artists in the music industry at the time. Two hours after the 12th Annual American Music Award ceremony, Michael and 44 other artists gathered secretly for 10 hours at A&M Recording Studios in Los Angeles to record We Are The World.
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
-In 2000-
After the 2000 Superbowl XXXIV, Michael Jackson's performance of 1993 was chosen as the Best Performance of ALL the past Super Bowl performances by "USA Today" Gordon Forbes.
- In 2005-
The Judge in the Michael Jackson trial ruled that Jackson's accuser would have to testify in open court.
- In 2006-
Michael Jackson is seen waving with a note to his fans through a gap in the curtains of a window in the Hamburg, Germany, house of Sony/BMG executive Wolfgang Schleiter. One of the messages from Michael reads:
... love each and everyone of you, I'm so proud to be back in Hamburg. You make me so happy. I love you.
January 29th ~
- In 1971-
The Jackson 5 perform at the Dayton Arena in Dayton Ohio.
- In 1972-
Jackson 5ive performed a concert Baltimore, Maryland.
- In 1979-
The Jacksons on the European leg of the Destiny World Tour, performs the second of three nights in Madrid, Spain.
-In 1983-
Billie Jean enters the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart where it will peak at No1 for seven weeks.
- In 1988
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 1996-
Michael Jackson won the Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock) award at the 23rd Annual American Music Awards.
January 30th ~
- In 1968-
The Jackson 5's first actual single, the Steeltown recording of "Big Boy" was released.This was supposed to be the story of the child-prodigy Michael Jackson's first studio recording; the earliest known studio recording of Michael Jackson and his brothers, cut in Chicago in 1967, which had been lingering on a shelf for two and a half decades has been rescued from tape.
- In 1971-
The Jackson 5 perform at the St. John Arena in Columbus Ohio.
- In 1971-
"Mama's Pearl" by The Jackson 5 enters the Billboard US Top 100 Singles chart, where it will peak at No 2.
- In 1974-
The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine at the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. Sally Struthers and The Jackson Five, made a guest appearance at the Sonny & Cher comedy hr, with cameo appearance by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
- In 1979-
The Jacksons on the European leg of the Destiny World Tour, performs the last of three nights in Madrid, Spain.
- In 1981-
Michael Jackson attends the American Music Awards where he receives three awards for Off The Wall (one of them is presented by sister LaToya) and he also pays tribute to Chuck Berry. Diana Ross is his date for the evening.
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 2004-
Michael Jackson's lawyers made their initial demand for discovery (of evidence) in Jackson's child molestation case.
- In 2005-
Michael Jackson issued a court-approved video statement on his Web site that responded to recent leaks of information concerning his pending child molestation trial. The trial started the next day.
January 31st ~
- In 1970-
I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 enters the UK singles chart where it will peak at No 2 during a 13-week run. I Want You Back by the Jackson 5 reaches No 1 in the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart. The single also went to number one on Billboard's Black singles chart. And this was only the beginning.
- In 1971-
The Jackson 5 perform at the Westside High School in Gary, Indiana. For the first time since they moved to California, the Jackson 5ive returned to their hometown, Gary. They played two benefit concerts for the re-election campaign for Mayor Richard Hatcher. In return, January 31, 1971, was declared "Jackson Five Day" in Gary. A ceremony was held in front of the family's old home to officially rename their street from Jackson Street to Jackson Five Street.
- In 1976-
Michael Jackson attends the American Music Awards with Katherine, Janet, Randy & LaToya.
- In 1977-
Michael Jackson attends the American Music Awards at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, along with Janet, Fred "Rerun" Berry and Lola Falana. The Jacksons perform Good Times at the American Music Awards.
- In 1983-
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
- In 1988-
Michael Jackson begins rehearsals for the BAD World Tour's second leg took place at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida.
- In 1993-
Michael performs a medley of Jam, Billie Jean, Black Or White and Heal The World at the Superbowl Halftime Show in the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena Ca before an audience of 100,000 in the stadium and 133.4 millions on TV.
Michael addressed the crowd:
Today we stand together all around the world joined in a common purpose, to remake the planet into a planet of joy and understanding and goodness. No one should have to suffer, especially the children. This time we must succeed. This is for the children of the world.
- In 2004-
Santa Barbara's County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant of Marc Schaffel's home in relation to their Michael Jackson case. Computers, business files and contracts were seized.
- In 2005-
In Santa Barbara, CA, Michael Jackson's trial to stand charges began.
- In 2006-
"Maximum Michael Jackson: Innocent" was released. The audio CD recounted details of the events that led up to the Jackson trial and the case itself.
- In 2010-
Michael Jackson is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd Grammy Awards, held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Their Acceptance Speech:
Prince:"We're proud to be here to accept this award on behalf of our father, Michael Jackson," said Prince,
trying to hold it together. "First we'd like to thank
God for watching over us for these past seven months
and our Grandma and Grandpa for their love and support.
We'd also like to thank the fans. Our father loved you
so much since you were always there for him."
Paris: "Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was gonna perform but he couldn't perform last year," said a teary Paris.
"Thank you, we love you Daddy."
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MJ TinkerBell...:heart:
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