When Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, it felt like the world stopped, even though there was a war going on between the U.S. and Iraq. His death became the biggest news, even pushing aside important news about wars and protests.
As soon as people heard the news, the internet almost broke down. Twitter crashed, Facebook filled with Michael’s videos, and everyone was trying to find out if it was really true.
Even in Iraq, where the war was happening, people paused to talk about Michael. Iraqi people love Michael so much that they called a ceasefire to honour Michael Jackson. Social media was filled with messages and memories. For 24 hours, it seemed like the world came together to remember him.
For 24 hours, the war didn’t matter. Michael’s music was louder than the gunfire. His legacy was stronger than the conflict. The whole world was united in grief. On that day, Michael Jackson didn’t just die—he stopped the war for 24 hours, that’s how much influence he had.
