Today in MJ History

Today in HIStory:

On this day in 2010, the United States Library of Congress officially inducted "Thriller" into the National Film Registry.
“Thriller” was the first and only music video to be inducted into the National Film Registry!

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Today in 2002,
MJ and Elizabeth Taylor attend the fund-raiser Art For Aids:
A Tribute To Rock Hudson in OC
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Today in MJ HIStory
- 2/16/1997 -

Elizabeth Taylor who is facing surgery soon for a benign brain tumor, celebrated her 65th birthday in her characteristic glamour at a black-tie gala in Hollywood Sunday night with a star-studded cast of well-wishers.

Michael arrived as Taylor's escort for the evening and sat by her side throughout. Michael was making his first appearance since the recent birth of... his first son, whose godmother is Taylor.

Michael sang, 'Elizabeth, I Love You', which he wrote especially for the occasion. He gave a markedly sparce performance without his usual pyrotechnics, props or supporting cast, with the exception of a child actress

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Today in MJ HIStory

- 4/11/1999 -

Michael spends over an hour speaking to his fans outside Mohammed Al Fayed's apartment on Park Lane in London.

During this 'fans question time' Michael talks about the "immortalising work" that he wants to do in films and explains that he is now channelling his efforts more towards this type of project. Asked what his favourite piece of music is he says: "You won't laugh will you?" and states it is a classical piece by Claude Debussy entitled 'Afternoon Of The Faun.'
Michael adds that 'Stranger In Moscow' and 'Earth Song' were his two current favourites out of all the hundreds of songs that he'd written.

vor 8 jahren....:sad


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18th January

On this day – 18th January 1993

The day before the Inaugural Gala, Michael made an unscheduled
appearance at the Pre-Inaugural Celebration. He joined Diana Ross
and several other celebrities on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in a
performance of ‘We Are The World’, standing, dressed in black and
gold, next to President elect Clinton, the soon to be new First Lady,
and their daughter Chelsea.

Bert Fields, Michael’s lawyer, denies rumours that Michael suggested
to President Clinton that he replace the ten planned Inauguration balls
with a performance by him. He also denies that Michael is played by a
white boy in the forthcoming Pepsi commercial, saying that Michael
was “outraged and very, very hurt” by the rumours. Fields says,
“Michael is going to be more receptive from now on. He was a
reclusive before, but the 90s demand more reality and accessibility.”

http://www.mjworld.net/history…naugural-gala-michael-ma/

18th January




On this day – 18th January 1980

Michael wins three American Music Awards in the soul category: from
Andy Gibb and Dionne Warwick he accepts Favourite Soul Single –
‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,’ from Chuck Berry and Lief Garrett he
accepts Favourite Soul Album – ‘Off The Wall’ and from Bonny Pointer
and Dave Mason he accepts Favourite Soul Male.

Michael attends the ceremony dressed in his then trademark tuxedo
with a silver sequinned shirt.
Michael, together with Nicolette Larson, also presents an award for
Favourite Pop Album to The Bee Gees for ‘Spirits Having Flown,’ which
is accepted by Andy Gibb.



http://www.mjworld.net/history…ican-music-awards-in-t-2/

@ANeverlandDream

On this day February 14th 1989 Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
was certified Platinum by the RIAA

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On this day – 19th February 1996

At the Brit Awards in London, Michael’s first ever live TV performance
in England for over 20 years, is interrupted by Pulp lead singer, Jarvis
Cocker, who runs across the stage while Michael sings ‘Earth Song’
with over 60 children.

Cocker was, it later emerged, protesting at the supposed
‘quasireligious’ nature of Michael’s performance. Michael later
expressed his discontent over the incident, however, the controversy
created by the performance led to another rise in the ‘History’ album
sales, putting the album back in the top 10 in Europe.

Then, as Michael disappeared into a corridor of glowing white light,
Irish singer, songwriter, author and political activist Bob Geldof
appears to present Michael with a special Artist of a Generation Award
for which he reads the following introductory speech: [INDENT]“Any words one speaks or writes are sort of redundant in
the face of what we’ve just seen and heard. He is probably
the most famous person in the planet, God help him. He has
also sold more records than anybody in the planet. And he
has also written, recorded and performed some of the most
glorious music in the pop canon. So, along with all the goff
written about him, it is probably one such justification that
he’s continually referred to as the King of Pop. [...] They
came up with the Artist Of A Generation award to give to
him. But Michael Jackson has been making music literally
since he was a baby. So, what generation? At least three
had been listening to him already. And who will they give it
to next year? Or is it the award in itself a one-off like the
man himself? Because childhood prodigy to adult genius,
when Michael Jackson sings, it is with the voice of angels,
and when his feet move, you can see God dancing. So,
tonight, the BRITs Artist Of A Generation is: Michael
Jackson.”

[/INDENT]On receiving the special award, Michael declares the following: [INDENT]“I love you. Thank you – thank you BRITs Awards and Sir
Bob Geldof. I’m humbled by this award. It is especially
important coming from my wonderful family in the United
Kingdom. You provided me with so much love and you’ve
given me your loyalty and your support throughout my
entire career, and a special thanks to Paul Russell… [To
chanting fans] I love you.. I love you.. I love you all and
especially, I love all my fans very much. Thank you.”

[/INDENT] Watch Michael perform ‘Earth Song’ at the Brit Awards here:
http://7.hidemyass.com/ip-1/en…HLVhKZ21YZFU%3D&f=norefer

Watch Michael receive the Artist Of A Generation award here:
[ame='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGOXe_w7ykI']Michael Jackson wins Artisit of a Generation presented by Bob Geldof | BRIT Awards 1996 - YouTube[/ame]

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Mellie4Justice .

On this day... in 1984 Michael Jackson won 8 #Grammys
in just 2 hours #KING

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@Pezdann10 Min.

At the front of the barrier for Michael's TII announcement 5 years ago today. I was in front of the podium :,(

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...und nichtmal 4 monate später war er tot.