Co-wrote and performed on We Are the World for famine relief
Jackson co-wrote and performed on 1985’s We Are the World, a USA for Africa project that raised tens of millions of dollars for famine relief.
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Founded Heal the World Foundation for children’s causes
In 1992, Jackson established the Heal the World Foundation to support children and humanitarian causes, directing tour proceeds toward charity before the organization became inactive.
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Received 1984 Presidential Humanitarian Award
Jackson received the 1984 Presidential Humanitarian Award for his support of alcohol- and drug-abuse charities and anti-drunk-driving efforts.
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Set record by winning eight Grammys in one night in 1984
At the 1984 Grammy Awards, Jackson became the first artist to win eight Grammys in one night, a record later tied but not surpassed.
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2005 criminal trial ended with full acquittal
In 2005, Jackson faced ten criminal counts including alleged child molestation, alcohol provision, and conspiracy; a jury acquitted him on every count after trial.
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