August 29: Michael Jackson’s Birthday

Dubbed the King of Pop, singer-song writer Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958.

As a child, he was lead singer of the Jackson family‘s popular Motown group, The Jackson 5. Michael Jackson went on to become one of the most internationally famous award-winning solo pop sensations to date.

His 2009 death stirred controversy and was ultimately ruled an accidental overdose.

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What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song?