The Birthday of the King

Officials in Michael Jackson's hometown of Gary, Indiana, are planning a birthday tribute on Saturday (28.08.10), the day before what would have been the late singer's 52nd birthday.

Michael Jackson's hometown is planning a birthday tribute to the singer.

The late 'Thriller' hitmaker - who died of acute Propofol intoxication at his home in Los Angeles on June 25 last year - will be honoured with a special 'This Is It' birthday party outside his childhood home in Gary, Indiana on Saturday (28.08.10), the day before what should have been his 52nd birthday.