World marks Michael Jackson anniversary
Published:Friday | June 25, 2010 | 1:23 PM
Fans across the globe are paying tribute to singer Michael Jackson on the first anniversary of his death.
Thousands of people are likely to gather at the Los Angeles cemetery where the musician is at rest, along with members of his family.
Jackson\'s mother Katherine is expected at the family home in Gary, Indiana, where tributes will be paid.
A monument has also been dedicated to the star at London\'s Lyric Theatre.
In New York, the Apollo Theatre, where Jackson and his brothers won a talent contest and were subsequently signed to Motown Records there will be a commemoration of his life.
Flowers have been left in tribute to the late star in Tokyo, where 50 fans will have the chance to spend the night in an exhibition of his possessions.
Michael Jackson was killed by a lethal dose of Propofol and other drugs on 25th of June 2009.
Dr. Conrad Murray is alleged to have administered the dosage.
If he is convicted he will face four years in prison.