Amazing facts about Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958.

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He died in 2009 at the age of 50.

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Michael Jackson had three children from his two wives.

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He made his professional debut in the year 1964 at six years old.

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Michael Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music by the early 1980s.

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They also knew him to popularize complex and iconic dance moves such as the moonwalk and the robot.

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He was one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century.

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We also consider Michael Jackson the top artist in the history of popular music given the most awards.

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