(The Root) — For Michael Jackson's fans, it's hard to believe that the music great has been gone for five years.
Today was not for mourning, though. MJ fans, celebrities included, took to the Internet to remember the legend. On Twitter, folks tweeted their favorite songs and pictures and sent well wishes into the universe.
The website birthday.michaeljackson.com is mapping by geographic location all the birthday wishes people are sending via photo and video on Instagram. Go here to see people's messages via the map, and check out some of Twitter's best wishes below.
♫ #NowPlaying - "Liberian Girl" by Michael Jackson ♫ Happy Birthday .. FOREVER The #KingOfPop!
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) August 29, 2013
Tracy Clayton is a writer, humorist and blogger from Louisville, Ky.