Michael Jackson and '7' coincidences

It seems that the number "7" has played a significant role in Michael Jackson's life and death.

TMZ reports that there are some eerie coincidences when it comes to the dates on which Jackson was born, passed, filed his will and more. Some examples:

• Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02
• Jackson's memorial service was on 7/7/09, which is exactly 7 years after his will was signed
• Jackson has 7 letters in his first and last name
• Jackson is the 7th of nine children
• Jackson was born in 1958 -- 19 + 58 = 77
• Jackson died on the 25th -- 2 + 5 = 7
• Jackson's biggest hits, "Black and White" and "Billy Jean," were each No. 1 for 7 weeks
• Jackson's three biggest albums -- "Thriller," "Bad" and "Dangerous" -- each produced 7 Top 40 hits.

The number "7" has significance in different circles. In casinos "7" is the key number in the game of craps, and "777" also produces wins on slot machines.

There are multiple Biblical references to "7" as well. Windmillministeries.com states that "7" symbolizes "completeness" -- there were 7 days of creation, 7 days of rain after Noah entered the ark, 7 miracles in the gospel John, 7 churches in Revelation and 7 miracles on the Sabbath, among others.