March 14 - The Court of Appeals in Rome finds Michael Jackson "not guilty" of plagiarism, reversing a decision made in 1999 by a lower court. Italian songwriter Albano Carrisi[?] had claimed that Jackson's "Will You Be There" was a copy of his song "I Cigni Di Balaka."
April 4 - Original Zombies lead singer Colin Blunstone[?] and keyboardist Rod Argent[?], reunite for a two part performance at London's Jazz Cafe. This was the first time the two band members performed together in over 30 years.
Mariah Carey makes a number of unusual public appearances, including an unscheduled visit to MTV's Total Request Live. Rumors fly that the star had a mental breakdown.
... singer, dancer (+ 1987)
January 18 - Cary Grant, actor (+ 1986)
January 22 - George Balanchine, choreographer (+ 1983)
January 26 - Ancel Keys, scientist
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