29 August (1958) Michael Jackson Turns 50(Joseph Jackson)

Joseph Jackson, father of singer Michael Jackson speaks at a press conference at the Berliner Estrel Hotel on July 20, 2005 in Berlin, Germany. Jackson will be celebrating his 76th birthday on July 22, attended by an esitmated 1000 fans, and his children La Toya, Janet and Jermaine Jackson. The 'Thank you to Europe' party is in response to their support after the Michael Jackson trial in California this year.

( - Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Entertainment)