Michael Jackson History Facts
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Michael Jackson History Fact 31
On November 14, 1991, Michael Jackson’s music video, Black or White was broadcast simultaneously in 27 countries with an estimated audience of 500 million people. It is the largest audience ever to view a music video.
Michael Jackson History Fact 32
In 1988, Michael Jackson met Princess Diana and Prince Charles, donating £150 000 to the Princes trust and £100 000 for the Childrens hospital at Great Ormand Street. In August 1988, Michael Jackson raised £60 000 to help immunise 40 000 children.
Michael Jackson History Fact 33
In February 1990, Michael Jackson donated $250 000 to the United Negro College Fund after performing a show in honour of Sammy Davis Junior. In June 1992 Jackson donated £100 000 to a childrens hospital in Rotterdam and £400 000 worth of earnings to various charities in Ireland.
Michael Jackson History Fact 34
Jacksons set up a new chartiy in the early 90's called the Heal The World foundaiton which collaborated with Medicares to bring over $2 million dollars to the united nations fund for Sarajevo. He also gave $100 000 to the Heal the World foundation in Tokyo.
Michael Jackson History Fact 35
Michael Jackson's Off The Wall album was a world wide phenomenon, widely regarded as Jackson's best album to date. The album went on to sell a staggering 20 Million copies. Album sales like this were virtually unheard of, especially by a black artist at the time. The success of Off the Wall proved to the world beyond all doubt that Jackson was his own man and musician, and was here to stay.
Michael Jackson History Fact 36
Released in November 1996, and described by many to be Michael Jacksons best song of the 90's, Stranger in Moscow remains one of Michael Jacksons most powerful and critically acclaimed songs to date. As the fifth single from the record breaking History album, the song met with mixed commercial success across the globe reaching number 1 in Spain and 4 in the UK.
Michael Jackson History Fact 37
In September 2001 Michael Jackson performed two concerts entitled '30th anniversary celebration - the solo years'. Organised by David Gest, featuring an all star cast of celebrities from Britney Spears, Beyonce and Usher to Whitney Housten and Gloria Estevan - the concerts were an all out affair celebrating the achievements of the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson History Fact 38
The tickets for the '30th anniversary celebration - the solo years' event in 2001, sold out in less than 5 hours, and cost between $1600 for the cheapest seats up to $5000. Jackson was reported to have earned $7.5 million over the two days taking in a massive $150 000 per minute.
Michael Jackson History Fact 39
Today, Sony/ATV music publishing has been valued at around 1 Billion dollars, of which Michael Jackson owns 50%. The publishing group owns or administers over 700,000 copyrights, including works by The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and numerous others.
Michael Jackson History Fact 40
In 1986, Michael Jackson teamed up with renowned film director-producer George Lucas to produce the short, 3D music film, entitled Captain EO.
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