When and where was Michael Jackson born?
Michael Joseph Jackson entered the world on the 29th of August 1958 inside a two-bedroom house on Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana. He was the eighth of ten children born to Joe and Katherine Jackson.
Questions about Michael Jackson
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened during Michael Jackson's performance of Billie Jean on Motown 25?
On the 25th of March 1983 he performed Billie Jean live on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever while wearing a glove decorated with rhinestones. He debuted his moonwalk dance which Jeffrey Daniel had taught him three years earlier and earned an Emmy Award nomination for the performance.
Why did Michael Jackson's skin become paler starting in the mid-1980s?
His dermatologist Arnold Klein diagnosed him with vitiligo in 1983 and lupus erythematosus in 1986 causing patches of skin to lose pigment leading to uneven blotches. Jackson stated he did not purposely bleach his skin but could not control the condition.
What were the legal outcomes regarding child molestation allegations against Michael Jackson?
Police never pressed criminal charges following the investigation into the 1993 Jordan Chandler allegations which closed on the 21st of September 1994. On the 13th of June 2005 Jackson was acquitted on all counts related to seven charges of child molestation brought by Santa Barbara authorities in 2003.
How much money did Michael Jackson donate to charity during his lifetime?
From 1985 to 1990 he donated $455,000 to the United Negro College Fund while All profits from Man in the Mirror went directly to charity. Guinness World Records recognized him in 2000 for supporting 39 charities more than any other entertainer.
Who caused Michael Jackson's death and when did it occur?
Jackson died from cardiac arrest caused by propofol and benzodiazepine overdose on the 25th of June 2009 at 2:26 pm Pacific time. Conrad Murray his personal physician administered propofol lorazepam and midazolam leading to a homicide ruling by the Los Angeles County Coroner in August 2009.