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Today in Michael Jackson History April 17th and 18th
HISTORICAL DATES
April 17
1984 - Michael undergoes reconstructive scalp surgery at Brotman Memorial Hospital. Plastic surgeon, Dr. Steven Hoefflin, performs revolutionary laser surgery on Michael to repair damage he suffered to his scalp during the filming of a Pepsi commercial in January. After the surgery, Hoefflin makes a statement in Michael's behalf: "Michael is doing fine. We were able to cover the area using his own hair, he did not need any implants or transplants. He really needs to rest, and this will provide him with that opportunity. He jumps back very rapidly, but we would like him to stay here several days. This has been quite traumatic, physically and emotionally for him. The operation was very important to him to have a full head of hair without the necessity of wigs or other hair coverings. He wanted to get it over with." Michael received over 5,000 telephone calls from his fans wishing him well.
1989 - Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" long-form video was certified Gold and 8 x Platinum by the Riaa.
2003 - While shopping w/ Prince, Paris in Santa Monica,CA , Michael has chance meeting with sister Latoya. Latoya's invites him to dinner but he declines slating other obligations.
2006 - District Judge Eldon Fallon dismisses a civil suit brought by Joseph Bartucci Jr., who claimed he was lured into Michael's limousine during the 1984 world's fair in New Orleans and held for nine days, during which he was both sexually and physically assaulted. The lawsuit filed in November 2004 sought unspecified damages. Judge fallon stated evidence conclusively demonstrates that Mr. Jackson was in California from May 19th to May 27, 1984, rehearsing for the Victory Tour and could not have been in New Orleans to participate in the events alleged" by Bartucci.
April 18
1971 - The Jackson 5 appear with Diana Ross on her first solo TV Special. They perform a few of their hits including Mam'a Pearl and "The Love You Save" and appear in some comedy sketches. Michael appears in sketch with Diana with a tongue-in-cheek impersonation of Frank Sinatra to 'It Was A Very Good Year.'
1972 -The single Little Bitty Pretty One is released by Motown.
1974 - The Jackson Family play the 9th of 15 nights at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV
1995 - Michael, representing his Heal the World Foundation, and Lisa Marie welcome 46 youngsters from 17 countries to Neverland Valley for a World Children's Congress - a three day series of seminars and workshops. "HTWF", "Permanent Charities" and "EC2000" financed transportation and facilities for 46 children from 18 countries to attend the "World Congress of Children" held at Neverland, a 3-day seminar and leadership preparation tackling children’s critical issues, such as reports on Switzerland’s child rights. Solutions will be submitted by "HTWF" and "WWC" for the "World Summit of Children", during the United Nations’ Golden Jubilee in California. Additionally, "HTW" and "International Rescue Committee" send boxes of toys to the war regions of Bosnia-Herzegovina, while, along with "WCC" and "Children's Torch of Hope", convey "WCC"s mission and statement across the U.S. at over 30 events.
2006 -The media reports Michael has hired English music mogul Guy Holmes as new manager and he will be recording a new album on the Two Seas Record label, founded by ruler Sheik Abdulla Hamad Al-Khalifa. Michael parted ways with 2 Seas in Sept 2006 and was later sued by Sheikh Abdulla for 7 million breach-of-contract. Michael's attorney said the record deal was never finalized and they settled the case amicably in November of 2008.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
Michael Jackson, Sinatra Parody Diana Ross Show 1971
Michael & Lisa welcome World Children's Congress to Neverland 1995
Michael, Paris & Prince meet Latoya while shopping
SONG OF THE DAY
Little Bitty Pretty One
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VIDEOS OF THE DAY
The Jackson 5 performing on the Diana Ross TV Special 1971
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Michael's Frank Sinatra Parody 'It Was A Very Good Year' 1971
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYv66vUjduw
Michael and Lisa Marie Welcome World Children's Congress to Neverland 1995
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPG_JOEm5A
Michael Jackson - Shopping with Prince and Paris 2003
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http://youtu.be/Hq5KobuF0pc
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"... none of these stories are true, they are totally fabricated, and it’s very sad, it’s very, very painful. And I pray a lot and er, that’s how I deal with it and I’m a strong person, I’m a warrior. And I know what’s inside of me. I’m a fighter. But it’s very painful. At the end of the day, I’m human, you know, I’m still a human being. So it does hurt very, very, very much."
~ Michael Jackson
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