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People Around the World Celebrated Michael’s Birthday (With Photo Description)

Yesterday, fans across the world—from India to the United States—celebrated Michael’s birthday. Thousands of people in Brooklyn, New York, attended a birthday celebration for Michael, invited by Spike Lee. In Mexico City, 12,000 people joined a group dance to Thriller and set their record in the Guinness World Records book. Fans gathered around Michael’s childhood home in Gary and decorated the doors of Neverland and the Jacksons’ Encino home with gifts and flowers. Concerts were also held in cities around the world, featuring stars and Michael impersonators.

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Neverland
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Encino
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Palms - Las Vegas - Joe Jackson

Explanation: Michael’s father receives the star of fame on Michael’s behalf. Michael was supposed to receive this star after finishing his London concerts, during a grand ceremony.

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University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas

Explanation: Nicole Jackson (center) and Michael’s relatives, along with Michael’s brothers Tito (right) and Marlon (left), are performing on stage.

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Michael’s star of fame in Hollywood
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Paris
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India
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Brooklyn - New York - Spike Lee, the director, with the people
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Brooklyn - New York
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Mexico City
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Mexico City - Group dance
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Gary, Indiana - Michael’s hometown - Kate Jackson, performing as part of Michael’s family
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Gary - People gathering around the Jacksons’ home

Source: eMJey / Yahoo! News / AP