Michael Jackson Shows Talent at an Early Age
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Elvis Presley Shows Talent at an Early Age
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Michael Jackson Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'
In 1969, Michael chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Who's Lovin' You."
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Dec 14, 1969

Elvis Presley Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'
In 1956, Elvis chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Don't Be Cruel."
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Oct 28, 1956

Michael Jackson Drives Teenagers Wild
Excited fans of the King of Pop cheer his arrival in London, 1985.
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Elvis Presley Drives Teenagers Wild
Excited fans of the King scream during an appearance at the Florida Theatre, 1956.
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août 01, 1956

Michael Jackson's Signature Moves
The King of Pop did the moonwalk.
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sept. 07, 2001

Elvis Presley's Signature Moves
Presley swiveled his hips.
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oct. 28, 1956

Michael Jackson Had Neverland
Michael Jackson poses for the June 1993 cover of LIFE at his Neverland Ranch, where he kept several exotic pets, built a mini-amusement park, and hosted young guests.
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juin 25, 2009

Elvis Presley Had Graceland
A peek inside the "Jungle Room" of Graceland, where Elvis Presley kept countless novelty items, built ornate gates, and enjoyed fried peanut-butter- and-banana sandwiches.
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juin 26, 2009

Elvis Marries Priscilla
Presley and his bride Priscilla Beaulieu are pictured after their Las Vegas wedding, May 1, 1967. They divorced after six years of marriage.
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mai 01, 1967

Michael Marries Lisa Marie
Jackson and his wife -- Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley -- arrive at Budapest's airport in 1994. They divorced after less than two years of marriage.
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Haz 06, 1994

Michael Jackson Meets the President
In 1984, Ronald Reagan presents Michael Jackson with a presidential commendation for using "Beat It" in a campaign against teen drunk driving. "Well, isn't this a thriller?" joked Reagan.
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Elvis Presley Meets the President
In 1970, Presley shakes hands with Richard M. Nixon, where they reportedly talked about their shared contempt for drugs.
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déc. 21, 1970

Michael Jackson Had a Sparkly Style
Michael Jackson, accompanied by beautiful date Brooke Shields, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1984.
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Åžub 28, 1984

Elvis Presley Had a Sparkly Style
Elvis Presley, accompanied by beautiful date Linda Thompson, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1976.
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mrt 21, 1976

The King of Rock and Roll Dies at a Young Age
A newspaper reports the Aug. 16, 1977, death of Elvis Presley, apparently of a heart attack brought on by years of painkiller abuse. He was 42.
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The King of Pop Dies at a Young Age
A newspaper reports the June 25, 2009, death of Michael Jackson, apparently of cardiac arrest that may have been brought on by painkillers. He was 50.