Today In Michael Jackson History (August 29th)

Bonnie Lamrock August 29, 2013 News

Above Art by IRINGELL / Edited by MJ-Upbeat.com

Happy Birthday Dear Michael. We love you and we miss you more than ever. Hoping you have a wonderful day there in Heaven with Ryan White, Princess Diana, James Brown, Liz Taylor and all the other wonderful people who you admired and loved in your lifetime. You have a place in our hearts forever. Love you SO much. - Bonnie Lamrock / MJ-Upbeat.com

Thank you to Katherine Jackson for bringing forth this amazing man.

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Today In History:

1958 - Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, on a late summer night on August 29, 1958; the seventh of nine children. Father Joe Jackson was born in Arkansas. In 1949 Joe married Katherine Scruse, whose people are from Alabama.

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In her book My Family Jacksons Katherine speaks about Michael’s birth:

“My experience with Marlon and Brandon didn’t dissuade me from getting pregnant again. The following year August 29, I gave birth to another boy.

I remember that day well… my neighbor Mildred White and I were driving over to see the new grammar school under construction, Garnett Elementary. At my request Mildred drove me home. I called my mother and she and my stepfather drove me to Mercy Hospital.

Shortly after I got there, I began having contractions. Later that night, my son was born.

‘I want to name him,’ my mother said. I hated her first suggestion: Ronald.

‘How about Roy, then?’

‘Oh, my gosh, Mama, no.’

She thought for a little while. ‘I’ve got it — Michael.’

‘That’s it,’ I said.

By then I was used to seeing my babies born with funny looking heads, so I wasn’t alarmed by Michael’s. The two other things I remember about him as I held him in my arms for the first time were his big brown eyes and his long hands, which reminded me of my father-in-law’s.”

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2008 - Michael gives an interview by phone to “Good Morning America” from his home in California with Chris Connelly.

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1979- A Michael Jackson 21st Birthday Interview.

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1965 - On Michael’s seventh birthday, he and his brothers performed at a fashion show held at Big Top department store in Gary, Indiana.

Evelyn Lahaie, the woman who owned the modeling school that was hosting the show, booked the band, but told Joseph Jackson that the name “The Jackson Brothers” sounded too ordinary, and suggested he change it to “The Jackson Five”. It was with this gig that the band first played under their new name.

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1972 - The Jackson 5ive perform at Honolulu International Center Arena in Hawaii.

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1979 - Michael Jackson turned 21. His management contract with his father’s company, Joseph Jackson Productions, lapsed and was not renewed. Michael wanted to take full control of his music and business affairs and he hired his own accountants, lawyers and management. Weisner and DeMann were signed on as Michael’s personal management.

1988 - Michael performed on his 30th birthday at Leeds, England, where 92,000 adoring fans sang him “Happy Birthday”.
Michael turned 30 years and 92,000 fans packed into Roundhey Park in Leeds celebrated by singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to him. Overhead, a plane circled, a huge ‘Happy Birthday Michael’ banner in its wake.

After the concert, Michael donated $1.3 million grossings to “Give For Life”, a British charity in Leeds, England, aiming to raise towards an immunisation programme for 40,000 children. He also presents a check for 65,000 pounds to the mentioned charity-organization.

1992 - Michael spends his 34th birthday in Regensburg at the castle of Princess Gloria Von Thurn And Taxis.

1993 - In Singapore, a 47,000 strong sell-out crowd sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Michael following the opening number Jam. It was his 35th birthday and Michael, pointing to band members for their cheeky ploy, was clearly embarrassed.

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1997 - Jackson performed at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark on his 39th birthday with 50,000 fans. He was presented with a surprise birthday cake, marching band, and fireworks on stage before the Jackson 5 Medley. A concert was supposed to take place on August 7 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, but was cancelled due to poor ticket sales, the only concert that was cancelled during the tour.

Michael Jackson Private Home Movies He says:

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MJ:One of the best moments is right here. It’s right in the middle of the show and …it’s my birthday and I’m thousands of miles away from my family.
When they surprised me with the full marching band and then they brought out this huge, beautiful birthday cake…
(Happy Birthday is performed by the band)

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MJ: I realized that I’ve got family all over the world. Everywhere I go, because my fans really show me the love and I love them just as much♥

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MJ: (wiping his face) This is wonderful. Thank you so much♥

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2002 - News broke that Michael is singing back-up on Monica’s new album [same titled first single] “All Eyez On Me”.

Michael Jackson was presented a massive birthday cake at the MTV Video Music Awards. Britney Spears presented the gifts to Jackson. At the MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at the Radio City Music Hall in New York on August 29, Michael Jackson received a special award. At the beginning of the MTV show, singer Britney Spears came on stage to present the award. As it was Michael Jackson’s birthday there was a huge four-layer cake, white with black musical notes and silver stars positioned in the back. The award, a silver treble clef, was on the table with the cake.

Britney Spears started with the following words:

“I am thrilled to be here with you in New York on such a special night. And it’s more special because it just so happens to be someone special’s birthday. This is someone who’s inspired me and just about everyone in this room and the world. I consider him the artist of the millennium. He’s a true innovator who pioneered the true art of music video, broke down countless barriers and sold more records than any other artist along the way. So, happy birthday my friend, the King Of Pop.”

Then Michael came on stage to the intro to Billie Jean and received a standing ovation from the audience. Wearing black pants, a red top with applications and white/golden knee pads, his hair was shoulder length and straight. He was smiling and looked very happy.

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1978 - Michael purchases his first Rolls Royce for his 20th birthday.

2003 - Michael celebrates his 45th birthday at Neverland with family & friends.

2004 - For his 46th birthday, Michael takes all the Jackson family to the Noe Restaurant at the Omni Hotel of Los Angeles.

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2006 - Prince, Paris, Blanket & Grace throw a surprise birthday party for Michael at the luxurious Luggala Castle, in Co. Wicklow where they have been staying for the past few weeks.

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2007 - Michael celebrates his 49th birthday with Grace & the kids.

2010- Newly published global sales records from Nokia’s Ovi Music Store reveal that Michael Jackson is now the most downloaded artist in history.

2012- Cirque du Soleil opens their sixth of ten nights of the Michael Jackson “THE IMMORTAL” World Tour International performance at the Palacio de los Deportes, in Mexico City Mexico.

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Source: Michael Jackson For All Time / MJJEternal / MJJCommunity / MJJTime / MJ-Upbeat.com

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