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    • Aug 29, 1958
    Michael Jackson is born in Gary, Indiana. He records the pop hit "She's Out Of My Life," which becomes a country duet for Johnny Duncan & Janie Fricke. Jackson also co-writes and helps organize the sessions for USA For Africa's "We Are The World"
    May 10, 1970
    Sonny James performs "My Love" and "Waterloo" on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The evening also features The Jackson 5, Don Rickles and pianist Roger Williams, who does an Irving Berlin medley
    Sep 26, 1973
    "I'm your twin brother, Irving Idaho": Bob Hope lampoons John Denver by dressing in long hair, a vest and granny glasses during "The Bob Hope Special" on NBC. Other guests include Ann-Margret and The Jackson 5
    Jul 7, 1979
    Olivia Newton-John, The Carpenters, Andy Gibb, Barbra Streisand and Michael Jackson are among the 60,000 concert-goers when The Bee Gees play Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
    Aug 17, 1979
    Epic releases Michael Jackson's album "Off The Wall." It contains the original version of "She's Out Of My Life," turned into a minor country hit the following year by Johnny Duncan & Janie Fricke
    Mar 6, 1980
    John Schneider and The Osmonds appear on the TV special "Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary." Hosted by Danny Kaye, the show also boasts Annette Funicello, Jo Anne Worley, Ruth Buzzi and Michael Jackson
    Jun 4, 1980
    Johnny Duncan and Janie Fricke re-record the Michael Jackson pop hit "He's Out Of My Life" as a country duet
    Jan 16, 1984
    On a night that Michael Jackson claims a record seven trophies, Alabama wins three at the American Music Awards. Other country winners include Willie Nelson, Barbara Mandrell and Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton's "Islands In The Stream"
    May 5, 1984
    Floyd Cramer plays piano for a family party at Michael Jackson's house, honoring Jackson's mother, Katherine. Cramer is her favorite artist; he accompanies Michael on "For The Good Times"
    Dec 24, 1984
    Months after he appeared on the country hit "Make My Day," Clint Eastwood is named among People magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 1984." Also on the list: Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson
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