Today In Michael Jackson History (June 11th)

2011 - Hollywood Tonight became Michael Jackson’s first #1 hit single on the Billboard charts since Scream back in 1995.

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1988 - Rock With You - Bad World Tour Gothenburg June 11

(Grainy) Video Below

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2003 -Michael in Gary - City Hall

Michael arrived at Gary City Hall at approximately 12:27 pm.

The crowd was ecstatic with enthusiasm and joy. Michael arrived in a black limo with a great deal of security. Press was able to stand on the steps of the City Hall but a view of Michael, himself, was very hard due to security all around him. The fans waited across the street behind barriers. Michael exited the limo on the left side and began up the steps under the always present umbrella. Upon reaching the top of the steps, Michael turned and waved to his fans.

He then entered the City Hall to accept the key to the city and have a brief press conference. He stated this is his first trip back to Gary, Indiana since age 9 and he was very happy to be home. Scott L. King, Mayor of Gary presented the key to Michael and a street sign that said Jackson.

Michael was dressed very nicely as he always does. He was wearing a black jacket with gold trim and black pants. Following the press conference, Michael came outside and began shaking hands with the fans and signing autographs. He also accepted gifts and picked art work out of the crowd that caught his eye and he would point and say he wanted “that one” and his security would gather the pieces of art for him. Michael then stepped up on the top of his limo and walked from one end of the roof to the other. He actually lost his balance in the beginning however regained it rather quickly. The fans got a BIG kick out of this as, in my opinion, this was Michael’s way of showing his enthusiasm for his fans who were able to make it to Gary.

Michael then made the short journey to his childhood home at 2300 Jackson street where he was met by numerous excited fans. Also present were members of the neighbourhood who were all just as excited to see him. Wanda and I met a lady by the name of Ponderosa who was Michael’s child sitter when he was age 6.

View my, (Bonnie Lamrock’s) personal video of MJ in Gary:

Love, Sheila & Wanda for MJUnity

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2012- Thriller, Michael Jackson’s tiger dies of lung cancer at actress-activist Tippi Hedren’s Shambala wildlife preserve in California. Thriller was born on November 20, 1998, she was 13 years old and her twin brother Sabu had enjoyed a peaceful life.

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Source: MJ Sanctuary / MJ-Upbeat.com / MJ Unity / MJFC / Special thanks to Sheila & Wanda

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