Updated On: 28 August, 2023 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Michael Jackson would have turned 65 years old tomorrow. From his trademark moonwalk to the much-anticipated 1996 concert in Mumbai, here are some memorable moments from the late musician’s life

Michael Jackson sings during the World Music awards ceremony in 2000 in Monaco. Photo: AFP/Jacques Munch
There’s hardly anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s who didn’t listen to or try to copy the moves of Michael Jackson songs. He is often referred to as the ‘King of Pop’ and his blockbuster hits such as ‘Beat It’, ‘Smooth Criminal’ and ‘Bad’, to this date, are among the top songs featured on various streaming apps and websites. His signature shiny clothes, fedora hat, and gloves are a popular look for cosplays and theme parties.
It is Michael Jackson`s birth anniversary tomorrow. He would have turned 65 years old. On June 25, 2009, he passed away at the age of 50 and the cause of death was reportedly a cardiac arrest caused by a lethal combination of drugs given to him. However, his artistic legacy has lived on through his music and the effect it has on fans around the world. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, we look at some of the key moments from his colourful, and often controversial, life.