Chronicle of Michael Jackson

Michael's body was entombed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Michael's memorial was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson died from cardiac arrest caused by a propofol and benzodiazepine overdose.

Michael was acquitted on all counts of child molestation.

The People v. Jackson trial began in Santa Maria, California.

Santa Barbara authorities charged Michael with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of intoxicating a minor with alcoholic drinks.

Michael won his 22nd American Music Award for Artist of the Century.

Michael's album Invincible was released.

Michael performed at the United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.

Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson was born.

Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (Prince) was born.

The HIStory World Tour began and ran until October 15, 1997.

The state closed its investigation into the child abuse allegations against Michael due to lack of evidence.

Michael canceled the remainder of the Dangerous World Tour due to health problems and painkiller addiction.

Michael gave a 90-minute interview with Oprah Winfrey, discussing his childhood abuse and vitiligo.

Michael became the first commoner in history to enter London's Guildhall through the Royal Entrance.

The Bad World Tour began and ran until January 27, 1989.

Michael finalized the purchase of ATV Music Publishing, which included the publishing rights to most of the Beatles' material.

President Ronald Reagan gave Michael an award recognizing his support of alcohol and drug abuse charities.

Michael and other members of the Jacksons filmed a Pepsi commercial. During the filming, pyrotechnics accidentally set Michael's hair on fire.

The Motown 25 television special aired to an estimated audience of 47 million.

Michael reunited with his brothers for Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, an NBC television special. He debuted his moonwalk dance.

Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. He was the eighth of ten children in the Jackson family, a working-class African-American family.