March ~ On This Day In Michael Jackson History

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March 1st ~

-In 1972-
The Jackson 5 perform Sugar Daddy and Got To Be There and Brand New Thing (with Randy) on the US TV comedy special Hellzapoppin' which also features Jerry Lewis.
-In 1988-
Michael Jackson attends a press conference arranged by Pepsi to preview the new Pepsi commercials featuring Michael and to present a $600 000 cheque to The United Negro College Fund.
-In 2005-
Michael jackson goes to court with Katherine & Jackie. Tom Mesereau completes his opening statement. The prosecution opens his case by showing the Martin Bashir documentary to the Jury before calling Bashir as the first witness. His testimony is followed by the one of Ann Gabriel.

March 2nd ~

-In 1981-
Michael Jackson was a guest on Diana Ross' third TV special "diana" on CBS
-In 1988-
Michael Jackson performed "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Man In The Mirror" at the 30th annual Grammy Awards.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson's album "Dangerous" was certified 5X Platinum.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson sent his condolences to the parents of two-year-old James Bulger who had been recently murdered in Liverpool, Merseyside.
-In 1996-
3T's single "Anything" hit #15 in the U.S.
-In 2005-
Ann Marie Kite, a public relations specialist, testified in the Michael Jackson trial.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their first of three nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the American Airlines Arena, in Miami, FL


March 3rd ~

-In 1973-
The Jackson 5 play at the Coliseum, Monroe (Louisiana).
-In 1979-
Michael Jackson's "You Can't Win" peaked at #81 in the U.S. It was his debut with the Epic label.
-In 1985-
Madame Tussaud's waxworks unveiled their look-alike of Michael Jackson.
-In 1988-
Michael Jackson donated box-office receipts of $600,000 from a concert at Madison Square Garden to the United Negro College Fund.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their second of three nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the American Airlines Arena, in Miami, FL

March 4th ~

-In 1973-
The Jackson 5 play at the Astrodome, Houston (Texas).
-In 1988-
Michael plays the second of three nights at Madison Square Garden, New York City (New York).
-In 1998-
Michael Jackson's "History On Film Volume II" was named Best International Video at the 12th annual RIAJ (Recording Industry of Japan) Gold Disc Awards.
-In 2009-
MJJ Productions file a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Julien's Auction House. It claims founder Darren Julien promised to send Michael an inventory of sale items, but that the singer hasn't given permission to move them all.The suit claims many of the items are "priceless and irreplaceable" and describes the attempt to sell them as "malicious, fraudulent, extreme, outrageous and without any legal justification whatsoever."MJJ Productions authorized the auction house to remove the items from Michael's Neverland Ranch, according to court documents, but not to sell them without his permission.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their last of three nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in North America performance at the American Airlines Arena, in Miami, FL

March 5th ~

-In 1983-
Michael begins a seven-week run at No 1 in the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart with "Billie Jean".
-In 1984-
CBS Records report that Thriller has now sold 19.4 million copies in the USA alone, and 30.9 million worldwide.
-In 1988-
Michael plays the last of three nights at Madison Square Garden, New York City (New York).
-In 1989-
Michael takes 200 disadvantaged children to Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara and to Neverland.
-In 2009-
In a press conference at the O2 Arena in London, Michael announces that his comeback will begin with a ten-day series of concerts at the Arena in July.

March 6th ~

-In 1970-
Two live tracks by The Jackson 5 appear on the compilation album Motown At The Hollywood Palace, released today by Motown Records in the USA. The album also features live performances by The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight & The Pips.
-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Johannesburg (South Africa).
-In 2001-
Michael goes to the Oxford University (UK) to give a moving speech about childhood.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson's single "Give It To Me" hit #2 in the U.K.
-In 2001-
Michael goes to the Oxford University (UK) to give a moving speech about childhood.

March 7th ~

-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Johannesburg (South Africa).
-In 1983-
It is announced that with Billie Jean and Thriller, Michael has become the first artist to simultaneously occupy the No.1# positions in the Billboard US Rock Albums and Singles charts plus the Billboard US R&B Albums and Singles charts.
-In 1992-
Michael Jackson's single "Remember The Time" hit #3 in the U.S.
-In 1997-
The Best R&B/Soul Video Award was renamed the Michael Jackson Video Award at the 11th annual Soul Train Music Awards.
-In 2005-
Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe & Jermaine. Mesereau finishes Davellin Arvizo's cross examination. The prosecution presents the audio interview of the Arvizo family to the Jury before calling it's next witness: Star Arvizo.
-In 2007-
Michael takes his kids to Disneyland Tokyo (Japan).
-In 2009-
It is revealed that a million people have registered for tickets for Michael's comeback concerts at O2 Arena in London later this year, enough to fill the arena fifty times over.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their first of two nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL.

March 8th ~

-In 1975-
During a tour of the West Indies, The Jackson 5 support Bob Marley & The Wailers at the National Heroes Stadium, Kingston (Jamaica).
-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Johannesburg (South Africa).
-In 1986-
Heart transplant recipient Donna Ashlock visits Michael at Hayvenhurst. She stays for lunch and watches a movie with Michael.
-In 1988-
Pepsi Cola hold a press conference to announce that they have signed up Michael Jackson to appear in a string of their TV commercials.
-In 1996-
The musical "Sisterella" premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, CA. Michael Jackson was co-executive director and had invested in the play.
-In 2007-
Michael attends the 'Premium VIP Party with Michael Jackson' in Tokyo (Japan).
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their last of two nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour in performance at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL.

March 9th ~

-In 1974-
"Dancing Machine" by The Jackson 5 enters the Billboard US Black Music Singles Chart, where it will peak at No 1.
-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Johannesburg (South Africa).
-In 1983-
Michael Jackson, 25 dancers and 50 gang members, begins filming the video for "Beat It" on Skid Row, east of Hollywood CA.
-In 1988-
Michael attends a performance of Phantom Of The Opera with Jimmy Safechuck & Liza Minnelli.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson won Best R&B/Soul Album for "Dangerous" and Best R&B/Soul Male Single for "Remember The Time" at the seventh annual Soul Train Music Awards. He also performed "Remember The Time" from a wheelchair because "I was dancing and I went into a spin and I twisted my ankle very badly."
-In 2003-
On his way back to Neverland, Michael invites several fans that he know well (Joanna Thomae, Jen Winings or Ahmad Elatab) to spend the day with him at the ranch and on a shopping spree at the local Toys 'R Us
-In 2004-
Michael Jackson "The One" is released on DVD.
-In 2005-
Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jermaine & Tito. Mesereau completes the cross examination. The next witness is Gavin Arvizo.
-In 2007-
Michael attends a fan appreciation event in Tokyo.

March 10th ~

-In 1978-
The Jacksons attend the First Annual Rock &#8216;n Roll Sports Classic.
-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Johannesburg (South Africa).
-In 1988-
Michael is honoured by the United Negro College Fund as one of their highest contributors at the 44th annual anniversary dinner held at the Sheraton Hotel in New York. Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Yoko Ono, Elizabeth Taylor & Liza Minnelli attend the event.
-In 2001-
Michael congratulates sister Janet through a recorded message during the MTV Icon Special honoring her.
-In 2007-
Michael visits about 3.000 US troops and their family members gathered at a fitness center at Camp Zama in the south of Tokyo (Japan).
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their first of two nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.

March 11th ~

-In 1969-
Motown Records of Detroit MI buys The Jackson Five out of a previous recording contract, with Steeltown Records.
-In 1972-
"Rockin' Robin" enters the Billboard US Hot 100 Singles chart, where it will peak at No 2.
-In 1975-
While on tour in the West Indies, The Jackson 5 play a baseball game against Kingston College at Jamaica National Stadium, Kingston. The Jacksons' team includes Marlon, Tito and Jackie, but Michael and Jermaine do not play. Kingston College wins 39-28.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson attended the American Film Institute's dinner to give Elizabeth Taylor her Life Achievement Award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
-In 2009-
After more than a million Fans apply for tickets to Michael's "This is it" comeback shows in London, it is announced that further dates will be put on sale. The presale of the tickets for "This Is It" concerts at London's O2 arena started at 7am GMT.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their last of two nights of the Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.

March 12th ~

-In 1957-
Marlon David Jackson was born.
-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Dakar (Senegal).
-In 1986-
Michael Jackson adds another entry into The Guinness Book Of World Records!
He is acknowledged by them as having the largest endorsement agreement in history between an individual and a major corporation [Pepsi-Cola]. At a press conference Pepsi-Cola announced the new contract with Michael Jackson - 2 year endorsement deal worth a staggering $50 million; included two Pepsi commercials and the sponsorship of Michael's first solo tour. Michael also claims the second biggest commercial sponsorship deal in history for Pepsi's underwriting of his 1984 Victory Tour for $6 million.

-In 1988-
Michael plays the first of two nights at The Arena, St. Louis (Missouri).
-In 2004-
In California, prosecutors turned over a second wave of evidence in the Michael Jackson case. The evidence included about 300 pages of reports, 51 audio tapes, two video tapes and other material.

March 13th ~

-In 1976-
The Jackson 5 move from Motown Records to Epic Records and amend their name to The Jacksons.
-In 1975-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Dakar (Senegal).
-In 1988-
Michael plays the second of two nights at The Arena, St. Louis (Missouri).
-In 1991-
Michael Jackson and Madonna go dining together at the Ivy restaurant in Los Angeles (California).
-In 2003-
A Santa Barbara County jury ruled that Michael Jackson must pay Marcel Avram $5.3 million for backing out of two concerts on New Year's Eve 1999.
-In 2009-
Concert promoters AEG Live confirm that all tickets for Michael Jackson's 50-night 'This Is It' residency at London's O2 Arena have sold out within hours of going on sale.

March 14th ~

-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Dakar (Senegal).
-In 1984-
It is reported that Michael&#8217;s album "Thriller" has now outsold Bing Crosby's single "White Christmas", making it the biggest-selling music recording ever.
-In 1990-
Michael wins the Silver Award as Artist of The Decade (80s) at the 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards in the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles.
-In 1996-
Michael arrives in Paris, France. He stays at the Disneyland Hotel and at the George V Hotel.
-In 2005-
Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jackie and Tito for the cross-examines Gavin Arvizo.

March 15th ~

-In 1979-
On their Destiny Tour, The Jacksons play in Dakar (Senegal).
-In 1988-
Michael Jackson hosts benefits for Saint Vincent&#8217;s Residence.
-In 2005-
Michael goes to court with Katherine, Joe, Jackie & Tito for the completion of Gavin Arvizo's cross examinations. Michael tells journalists outside the court in California that he is feeling upbeat about the way his trial is proceeding.

March 16th ~

-In 1971-
The Jackson 5 release a new single, Never Can Say Goodbye, on Motown Records in the USA.
-In 1971-
The Jackson 5 attend the Grammy Award Ceremony where "ABC" wins an Grammy Award for Best Pop Song.
-In 1974-
The Jackson 5 perform Dancing Machine & This Old Man/ABC at the Carol Burnett Show.
-In 1975-
With help from little Janet, Cher introduces The Jackson 5 and sing 'I Am Love' and 'The World Is A Mess'. The Jackson 5 also act in a comedy skit.
-In 2002-
Michael Jackson is the best man at the wedding of David Gest & Liza Minnelli and celebrated in New York City.

March 17th ~

-In 1988-
Michael Jackson during this date in the "Bad " Tour is traveling from St. Louis MI to Indianapolis, MI.
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March 18th ~

-In 1997-
Michael Jackson wins a lawsuit by 5 former employees that alleged they were wrongfully fired.
-In 1998-
Michael Jackson preforms the first of two night concerts in MarketSquare Arena in Indianapolis, IN of the "Bad" Tour.
-In 2003-
Michael Jackson's video "History on Film" went Gold, 3X Platinum and his "Video Greatest Hits/History" went 5X Platinum by the RIAA.

March 19th ~

-In 1988-
Michael Jackson purchases Sycamore Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley, CA.
-In 1996-
Michael Jackson and Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz announce their Kingdom Entertainment Group.
-In 1998-
Michael Jackson preforms last of two concerts in MS Arena in Indianapolis.
-In 2001-
Michael Jackson is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.

March 20th ~

-In 1991-
It was announced that Michael Jackson and Sony signed a contract that gave $18 million advance for the forthcoming album "Dangerous." The contract also made Jackson the CEO of the newly formed Nation Records (which changed its name to MJJ). The deal was reported to be worth $1 billion dollars.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson's "Heal The World" hit #14 in the U.S.

March 21st ~

-In 1988-
Michael Jackson's album "Bad" was certified 5X Platinum by the RIAA.
-In 1995-
"The Best of Michael Jackson: Anthology" was released.
-In 2004-
It was reported that the prosecutor in the 2005 case was considering asking a boy from the 1993 case to testify before the current grand jury.

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March 25th ~

-In 1981-
Motown releases the album & the single One Day In Your Life (with old material by Michael)
-In 1983-
Michael steals the show with his moonwalk across the stage at the Motown 25 celebration concert in the Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California. The show, which also features Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Temptations, will be transmitted two months later.
-In 1991-
Michael Jackson escorts Madonna to the 63rd Annual Academy Awards Ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles (California).
-In 1997-
British magazine OK gets a world exclusive by publishing the first ever official pictures of Michael and Debbie with their son Prince (at Neverland) accompanied by a candid interview of the couple.
-In 2004-
Secret Jury selection is completed in Santa Barbara.
-In 2004-
Michael files a lawsuit in US District Court in Los Angeles to regain possessions that were sold to a European buyer by Henry Vaccaro.
-In 2005-
Michael Jackson goes to court with Katherine and Joe.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil re-opens their Michael Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Colisee Pepsi in Quebec, Canada.

March 26th ~

-In 1972-
The Jackson 5 play at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreveport (Louisiana).
-In 1985-
Michael Jackson arrives in London.
-In 1988-
"Man In The Mirror" reaches No. 1# in the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart.
-In 1990-
Adrian Grant visits Michael at his Neverland ranch.
-In 2003-
Michael Jackson goes to Acapulco in Mexico with the Malnik family, Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker for a movie project.
-In 2005-
Michael Jackson gives a radio interview to Reverend Jesse Jackson.

March 27th ~

-In 1971-
The Jackson 5 play at Hirsch Coliseum, Shreveport (Louisiana).
-In 1972-
The Jackson 5 play at the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans (Louisiana).
-In 1973-
Michael Jackson sings his hit song "Ben", which has been nominated for (but does not win) a Best Song Award at the 45th Academy Awards.
-In 1985-
Michael Jackson attends the futuristic musical starlight Express at the Apollo Theater Victoria in London (UK) and meets the cast backstage.
-In 1993-
Michael Jackson makes a five-minute speech in front of 1.200 teachers and politicians at a conference in the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles which is sponsored by the Milken Family Trust.
-In 2012-
Cirque du Soleil opens their first of two nights of the Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.

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Cirque du Soleil opens their last of two nights of the Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.

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Cirque du Soleil opens their first of three nights of the Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Target Center in Newark, NJ.

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Cirque du Soleil opens their second of three nights of the Jackson "THE IMMORTAL" World Tour performance at the Target Center in Newark, NJ.


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