66,200,000: Estimated copies of Thriller sold worldwide. It’s the best-selling album in music history, followed by the soundtrack to Grease
21: Times Jackson played L.A. in the ’80s (including Jackson 5 reunion tours)
1.8: Millions paid by Texan Milton Verret for one of two jackets worn by Jackson in the “Thriller” video
58: Number (so far) of tunes that feature a “Billie Jean” sample
12: Hours it took to record 1985’s charity hit “We Are the World”
1929: Year of the first documented moonwalk, performed by Daniel Haynes in the King Vidor film Hallelujah!
45: Angle at which Jackson leaned in 1987’s “Smooth Criminal” video
1983: Year that Jackson’s crystal-encrusted glove (yes, this is it) debuted during a TV special
