Celebrating the King of Pop Michael Jackson’s birthday

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Michael Jackson, front right, Marlon Jackson, front left, Tito Jackson, back left, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine, back right, pose for their Jackson 5 photoshoot in Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson, front right, Marlon Jackson, front left, Tito Jackson, back left, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine, back right, pose for their Jackson 5 photoshoot in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Michael Jackson poses with Donny Osmond at the American Music Awards in Hollywood, Calif., on February 19, 1974.
Michael Jackson poses with Donny Osmond at the American Music Awards in Hollywood, Calif., on February 19, 1974.
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Michael Jackson, Veronica Ali (left), and Muhammad Ali pose together at the RFK pro-celebrity party in New York City.
Michael Jackson, Veronica Ali (left), and Muhammad Ali pose together at the RFK pro-celebrity party in New York City in 1976 in New York City.
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From left to right — Ted Ross, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Nipsey Russell pose for the 1978 cast of "The Wiz" film in New York City.
From left to right — Ted Ross, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Nipsey Russell pose for the 1978 cast of “The Wiz” film in New York City.
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Michael Jackson and American actress Jane Fonda celebrate his album 'Thriller' going gold in February of 1983.
Michael Jackson and American actress Jane Fonda celebrate his album ‘Thriller’ going gold in February of 1983.
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From left to right -- Paul McCartney poses with his wife Linda and Michael Jackson at the British Record Industry Awards (BRIT awards) in London on February 16, 1983.
From left to right — Paul McCartney poses with his wife Linda and Michael Jackson at the British Record Industry Awards (BRIT awards) in London on February 16, 1983.
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Michael Jackson and Diana Ross are spotted together at the 11th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. on Jan 16, 1984.
Michael Jackson and Diana Ross are spotted together at the 11th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. on Jan 16, 1984.
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Michael Jackson stands in the middle of President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, during Reagan's speech at the White House on May 4, 1984.
Michael Jackson stands in the middle of President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, during Reagan’s speech at the White House on May 4, 1984.
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Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston smile and look on, as they attend the 44th Anniversary of The United Negro College Fund in March of 1988.
Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston smile and look on, as they attend the 44th Anniversary of The United Negro College Fund in March of 1988.
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Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross stand with a crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial January 17, 1993 in Washington, DC.
Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross stand with a crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial January 17, 1993 in Washington, DC.
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Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie enjoy a moment together at the Grammy Awards pm February 25, 1986.
Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie enjoy a moment together at the Grammy Awards pm February 25, 1986.
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Michael Jackson and Bubbles the chimp pose for picture on December 22, 1987, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Michael Jackson and Bubbles the chimp pose for a picture on December 22, 1987, in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Michael Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXVII Halftime show at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXVII Halftime show at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, Calif.
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Michael Jackson kisses his sister Janet Jackson after she presented him with the Grammy Legend Award at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards on February 24,1993.
Michael Jackson kisses his sister Janet Jackson after she presented him with the Grammy Legend Award at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards on February 24,1993.
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Michael Jackson is spotted with Princess Diana, as she attends his concert for the Prince's Trust at Wembley, London in July of 1988.
Michael Jackson is spotted with Princess Diana, as she attends his concert for the Prince’s Trust at Wembley, London in July of 1988.
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Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show in Super Bowl XXVII at Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, Calif.
Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show in Super Bowl XXVII at Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, Calif.
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Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake share the stage together to perform on stage together during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City
Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake share the stage together to perform on stage together during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela claps his hands after American pop-icon Michael Jackson was given a lifetime achievement award during the Kora All Africa music awards in Sun City on September of 1999.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela claps his hands after American pop-icon Michael Jackson was given a lifetime achievement award during the Kora All Africa music awards in Sun City on September of 1999.
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Michael Jackson is presented the humanitarian award by Beyonce at the 2003 Radio Music Awards during the 2003 Radio Music Awards.
Michael Jackson is presented the humanitarian award by Beyonce at the 2003 Radio Music Awards during the 2003 Radio Music Awards.
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Michael Jackson and James Brown take a picture during The 3rd Annual BET Awards in Hollywood, Calif., on June 24, 2003.
Michael Jackson and James Brown take a picture during The 3rd Annual BET Awards in Hollywood, Calif., on June 24, 2003.
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Michael Jackson sits in the middle of Rev. Al Sharpton (left) and Rev. Jesse Jackson (right), as they attend a service for the late James Brown in Augusta, Ga.
Michael Jackson sits in between Rev. Al Sharpton (left) and Rev. Jesse Jackson (right), as they attend a funeral service for the late James Brown in Augusta, Ga on December 30, 2006.
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