<p>Michael Jackson, known as the “King of Pop,” is still among the most well-known performers of all time. Michael, who controlled the 20th century, was born on August 29th, 1958. Michael’s fame was unparalleled and will never be equaled or replaced. MJ wasn’t only a great singer; he was also a fantastic dancer, and today others strive to imitate him by turning his style of dancing into a dance form. One of the best-selling musicians of all time, he is known for songs including Billie Jean, Dangerous, Beat It, and Thrillers, all of which reached the top of the charts.</p>
<p>On this anniversary of his passing, Michael passed away on June 25, 2009. Here are some interesting facts about him:</p>
<p>Michael began performing when he was 5 years old.<img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” class=”alignnone size-medium wp-image-38389″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-20181003michael-jackson1-750×501.jpg” alt=”” width=”750″ height=”501″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-20181003michael-jackson1-750×501.jpg 750w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-20181003michael-jackson1-768×513.jpg 768w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-20181003michael-jackson1-150×100.jpg 150w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-20181003michael-jackson1.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px” /></p>
<p>Even at the juvenile age of 5, Michael, the youngest of his siblings, was exceptionally skilled. Joe Jackson, his father, saw MJ’s talent as a singer and dancer at a very young age. Michael’s father forced him join his brother’s group, the “Jackson Brothers,” when he was five years old. Later known as “The Jackson 5,” the group became well-known in the late 1960s thanks to hits like “Who’s Loving You” and “I Want You Back.”</p>
<p>Michael transformed his home into a theme park.<img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” class=”alignnone wp-image-38390″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-images-2023-06-25t120739.243.jpg” alt=”” width=”1088″ height=”763″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-images-2023-06-25t120739.243.jpg 268w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-images-2023-06-25t120739.243-150×105.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px” /></p>
<p>The property where Michael Jackson formerly resided has been converted into a mix of a home and an amusement park. As strange as it may seem, MJ paid an estimated 19.5 million USD for a home in 1987. He gave the park the name “Neverland,” after the island home of the fictitious figure Peter Pan. Currently, the ranch is valued over $100 million USD.</p>
<p>In a movie, Michael Jackson aspired to portray a superhero<img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” class=”alignnone wp-image-38391″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-download-2023-06-25t120724.798.jpg” alt=”” width=”1043″ height=”694″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-download-2023-06-25t120724.798.jpg 275w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-download-2023-06-25t120724.798-150×100.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 1043px) 100vw, 1043px” /></p>
<p>Jackson has a lifelong desire to be a superhero. He almost bought Marvel Comics when they declared bankruptcy in the 1990s in an attempt to be one. MJ was seeking to get the comics because he wanted to play Spiderman. Michael applied for the part of Professor X as well, but he was not selected.</p>
<p>Michael Jackson loved animals a lot.<img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” class=”alignnone wp-image-38394″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-download-2023-06-25t120710.735.jpg” alt=”” width=”1149″ height=”758″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-download-2023-06-25t120710.735.jpg 276w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/www.theindiaprint.com-interesting-michael-jackson-related-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-download-2023-06-25t120710.735-150×99.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 1149px) 100vw, 1149px” /></p>
<p>MJ had a large zoo in his theme park with a variety of animals because he had a great passion for them. Louis and Lola, two Llamas he owned, sometimes visited his recording facilities. MJ had a special affection for his chimpanzee, Bubbles, who belonged to him. Elizabeth Taylor, a famous actress, gave him an elephant. Jackson used to refer to it as “Gypsy.”</p>
<p>Even after his death, his copies continued to be sold.</p>
<p>Even after Michael passed away, his level of popularity never decreased. According to a 2020 Forbes report, with the exception of 2012, MJ earned the most of any deceased celebrity over the previous ten years. According to estimates, MJ made $400 million in 2018.</p>
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