August 29, 2018 marks what would've been the late Michael Jackson's 60th birthday.
Happy Birthday, Michael! On this day of the Diamond Celebration we hope all fans around the world will join in celebrating the immortal Michael Jackson and his legacy of astounding artistic achievement and his philanthropic and humanitarianism efforts wherever he went. pic.twitter.com/IRTsipxAY0
— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) August 29, 2018
For his diamond jubilee, fans gathered to honor the iconic King of Pop.
Today would have been the 60th birthday of the man who inspired this photo!! Happy Birthday #KingofPop , @michaeljackson !!! His music gave me inspiration to dance as a kid, and I’m still moving!!! pic.twitter.com/2jCEAexzpi
— Marcus Washington (@MarcusNBC) August 29, 2018
Michael Jackson forever. ❤️
— David Russell (@17days) August 29, 2018
Wishing one and only, the Legend forever, the biggest artist in the history ever sir @michaeljackson a very Happy Birthday ????
— Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial) August 29, 2018
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson would have been 60 today. #MichaelJackson
pic.twitter.com/oq2yNCsW3p— melissa moon (@MMoon_WREG3) August 29, 2018
Jackson's family honored the star with tributes as well. The king's sister, Janet Jackson, honored her brother's memory by combining his popular 1992 music video for "Remember The Time," with music from her recent hit, "Made For Now."
This love has us reminiscing about the time they did an iconic dance duet for "Scream." Aw!
Akon, who collaborated with Jackson on 2010's "Hold My Hand," tweeted out this sweet tribute:
Happy Birthday MJ miss you! #KingOfPop
@michaeljackson
pic.twitter.com/3RfIux73or— AKON (@Akon) August 29, 2018
Unmatched entertainer and creator Debbie Allen might have put it best by tweeting a perfect mantra: "We speak your name. We speak your name."
Happy Birthday #MichaelJackson! We speak your name. We speak your name.????✨ pic.twitter.com/eo5fzfSaoG
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) August 29, 2018
Motown icon Smokey Robinson posted a nostalgic picture of the two together:
Happy Birthday to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop ???? pic.twitter.com/xXM3RRYg5R
— Smokey Robinson (@smokey_robinson) August 29, 2018
And the Blacksonian was here to represent, too!
The "King of Pop" Michael Jackson was born #OTD in Gary, Indiana. Jackson, a singer, songwriter, and dancer, would have turned 60-years-old today.
What's your favorite Michael Jackson dance? #APeoplesGroove
pic.twitter.com/7xPRXhEaI0— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) August 29, 2018
NBC Sports' Aaron Fentress decided he could show us his respect better than he could tell us!
Someone asked me if I would play Michael Jackson music and videos today to celebrate what would have been his 60th birthday. My response: “How would that be different than every other day of the year?” FYI: I do weddings upon request. ???? #MichaelJackson60
pic.twitter.com/TyZ9THLxzy— Aaron J. Fentress (@AaronJFentress) August 29, 2018
The Queen of Television saluted the King of Pop with footage of a wonderful interview:
Michael Jackson would've turned 60 years old today. Happy birthday, MJ. pic.twitter.com/4SHRQCMb8f
— O The Oprah Magazine (@O_Magazine) August 29, 2018
Oh, and remember when Stephanie Mills properly gathered Sam Smith for daring to speak ill of Jackson's catalog? Best believe she posted a fabulous tribute, as well.
Rest in pop stardom, Michael Jackson. Happy Birthday.
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