Michael Jackson History Facts

Michael Jackson History Fact 21

In May 1994, Jackson married singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley. They had first met in 1975 during one of Jackson's family engagements at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, and were reconnected through a mutual friend in early 1993.

Michael Jackson History Fact 22

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley divorced less than two years after their marriage in 1994, they remained on friendly terms.

Michael Jackson History Fact 23

Michael Jackson received a Presidential Humanitarian Award from Ronald Reagan in 1984 for his support of charities helping people overcome alcohol and drug abuse.

Michael Jackson History Fact 24

David O. Selznick's 1940 Best Film Oscar for Gone with the Wind (USA, 1939) was bought by Jackson for $1,542,000 on June 12, 1999, at Sotheby's, New York City. The pop star made his bid by phone. It is the most expensive Oscar.

Michael Jackson History Fact 25

Jackson's performance during the 1993 SuperBowl half-time show drew the largest TV audience in American history.

Michael Jackson History Fact 26

For a charity event held at the Neverland Ranch in September 2003, for the first time ever, Michael invited an artist from the outside to perform there. It was Yannick Harrison, also known as Jay Kid, from Denmark that performed a number of his interpretations of Michael Jackson songs for the specially invited guests.

Michael Jackson History Fact 27

Michael Jackson's part feature film, part music video, Ghosts (USA, 1996), is 38 minutes long and was based on an original concept by horror writer Stephen King. Jackson plays five different roles in the video, directed by Stan Winston. It is the longest music video of all time.

Michael Jackson History Fact 28

In 1986 Jackson signed a $15 million deal with Pepsi - it was the largest ever endorsement for product promotion.

Michael Jackson History Fact 29

Jackson really is a King in West Africa - he was given a royal title by villagers in Gabon, Ivory Coast in 1992.

Michael Jackson History Fact 30

Jackson owns the patent for a stage shoe device that allows performers to lean forward and appear to defy gravity.

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