Michael Jackson's Connection to the Number Seven

TMZ.com lists many seemingly improbable connections between Michael Jackson and the number 7.  They are
-- Michael Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02.
-- Michael Jackson's memorial was on 7/7/09 ... exactly 7years after the will was signed.
-- Michael Jackson's two biggest hits -- "Black & White" and "Billie Jean" -- were each #1 for 7 weeks. 
-- Michael Jackson's three biggest albums -- "Thriller," "Bad" and "Dangerous" -- each produced 7 top 40 hits. 
-- Michael Jackson was the 7th of 9 children.
-- Michael Jackson was born in 1958 ... 19 + 58 = 77
-- Michael Jackson died on the 25th ... 2 + 5 = 7
-- Michael Jackson has 7 letters in his first and last name.

This is a prime example that if you go looking for something, you'll find it.  Think of all the other numbers in his life that were not mentioned.

For example:
- Michael Jackson had 3 children.
- Michael Jackson was one of the Jackson 5.
- Michael's nickname, the "King of Pop" has 9 letters.
-The Jackson family has 9 children, making a total of 11 people.

As you can see, the association with the number 7 is a product of pure chance and selectivity.