On This Day January 27 1984 - Michael Jackson Suffered Second Degree Burns While Filming a Pepsi Commercial

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Pete

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On This Day January 27 1984 - Michael Jackson Suffered Second Degree Burns While Filming a Pepsi Commercial.

On this day January 27 1984, Michael Jackson suffered second degree burns after his hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial with his brothers. A pyrotechnic malfunction caused flames to ignite on his head, resulting in visible injuries and immediate medical treatment.

The incident shocked fans around the world and became one of the most memorable pop culture moments of the 1980s. It underscored the scale of celebrity endorsements during the decade, when global brands and...
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