1983

Michael is baptized a Jeovah Witness at the Kingdom Hall of Los Angeles.Michael hires Marlon Brando's son, Miko Bando

• Early January:

The single Billie Jean is released by Epic and Michael shoots a video for the song directed by Steve Barron.

• February:

Michael goes to London to work on songs with Paul Mac Cartney.
While in London , he attends the British Awards to accept an award on behalf of Barbara Streisand and he also visits his friend Mark Lester.

• February 8:

Michael & Paul Mac Cartney are on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine (as a picture)

• February 17:

Michael is on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine With exclusive photo and an interview by Gerri Hirchey.

• February 25:

At a CBS Records press conference, Jane Fonda presents Michael with a Platinum certification for Thriller.

• Late February:

The single Beat It is released by Epic.

• March:

The video of Billie Jean is added to MTV’s playlist which is seen as a major breakthrough for a black artist.
Michael is on the cover of Rock & Soul magazine.
The Jackson do not renew the managing contract of Weisner & DeMann.

• March 9:

On Skid Row, east of Hollywood , Michael begins filming the video of Beat It, directed by Bob Giraldi & choreographed by Michael Peters with 25 dancers and 50 actual Los Angeles gang members. The video costs $ 150 000!

• March 12 :

The co-managing contract between Joe Jackson, Weisner & De Mann expires.

• March 20:

Michael attends the opening night party of the stage show Dreamgirls with Latoya.

• March 25:

Michael & The Jacksons rehearse for Motown 25th Anniversary Show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

• April:

Beat It is added to MTV’s playlist.

• April 6:

Michael attends a post concert party for Liza Minnelli at the New Universal Amphitheater, Hollywood with Quincy Jones & David Geffen.

• April 9:

All the Jackson brothers (including Jermaine) rehearse and tape their segment of the Motown 25th Special at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

• April 16:

Michael & Samir Kamoun don Charlie Chaplin outfits to pay tribute to him on his birthday.

• April 25:

Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine.

• May:

The single Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin is relased by Motown.

• May 16:

NBC broadcasts the two hour special Motown 25th: Yesterday, Today & Forever featuring for the first time since 1975, a performance of the six Jackson brothers for a medley of the Jackson 5 hits followed by a solo performance of Billie Jean during which Michael showcases his first ever public performance of the Moonwalk.
At the end of the show, Michael joins Diana Ross and all the Motown stars on stage to pay tribute to Berry Gordy

The show is watched by 47 millions Americans and Michaels dancing talents are finally recognised when legends such as Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly call him and congratulate his performance.

• June:

Michael is on the cover of Creem magazine.
Member if The Jacksons World Fan-Club receive an improvised and unreleased song from the group named The Surprise Song.

• June 22 :

Michael decides not to renew his managing contract with Joe, Weisner & DeMann.

• July:

Michael is rumoured to work with Steven Spielberg on a new adapatation of the children fairy tale Peter Pan.
The single Human Nature is released by Epic.

• July 9:

Michael appears on the cover of the teenage magazine Top.

• August 20 :

Pre-production begins on the Thriller short film directed by John Landis & choreographed by Michael Peters.

• September:

It is announced that The Jacksons will tour the in 1984.
Michael is on the cover of Black Beat magazine.

• September 6 :

Michael signs an agreement through his production company Optimum Productions, that will pay John Landis 50 per cent of net profits from both the Thriller video and the documentary.

• September 25:

Michael’s performance at the Motown 25th is shown at the Emmy Awards Ceremony where it is nominated but does not win

• September 30:

The Jacksons sign boxing tycoon, Don King, as promoter of their forthcoming tour.

• October:

Michael is on the cover of People, Interview, Globe & Rock & Soul magazines.
The single P.Y.T (Pretty Young Things) is released by Epic and it features Janet & Latoya doing background vocals.

• October 4:

A new duet between Michael & Paul Mac Cartney named Say Say Say is released by Columbia Records and becomes a big success.
Michael & Paul shoot the video in Santa Ynez Valley ( California ) with cameo appearances by Latoya Jackson & Linda Mac Cartney!

• October 11-20:

Michael shoots the Thriller short film in Los Angeles.Jackie Kennedy Onassis visit him on the set and has dinner at Hayvenhurst.

• November:

Michael & Diana Ross are on the cover of Ebony.
Michael attends a James Brown’s concert at the Roxy and and one point, he comes on stage to sing and dance!
Michael & Quincy return to the Westlake studios to make an interview about Thriller.

• November 11:

A $5 million endorsement contract is signed between The Jacksons & Pepsi Cola involving sponsorship of the Victory Tour & two TV commercials.

• November 30:

Michael attends a press conference at New York ’s Tavern On The Green to announce plans for the Victory Tour. He is aaccompanied by his parents & sisters (in the audience) plus his brothers and a young boy named Emmanual Lewis (star of the TV show Webster).

• December 2:

The 14 minutes short film of Thriller is premiered on MTV

• December 8:

Michael leaves for New York to promote the Thriller video.

• December 14:

The Making Of Thriller is released on VHS and it will become the most biggest selling music video of all time

1984

Michael launches his own company MJJ PRODUCTIONS with Bill Bray & Miko Brando as first employees.

Michael befriends Dominic Cascio, a banquet manager at the Palace Hotel in New York. Dominic introduces Michael to his wife Connie and children Frank (3) and Eddie (2)

• January 10:

Michael visits the burn center at Brotman Memorial Center Hospital in Los Angeles .

• January 11:

At the first annual Black Gold Awards, produced by Dick Clark, Michael wins four awards.

• January 16:

Michael attends the American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles with date Brooke Schields and Emmanuel Lewis. He wins an unprecedented eight awards including the special award of Merit presented by Diana Ross. The ceremony is watched by over sixty millions people.

• January 24:

Michael & The Jacksons shoot a Pepsi commercial named Street directed by Bob Giraldi and featuring the group dancing in the street with a bunch of kids (including Alfonso Ribeiro & Siggy Jackson) on a Pepsi version of Billie Jean.

• January 26:

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell Gordy featuring Michael on the title track is released by Motown.

• January 27:

It is announced that Jackie Onassis will publish Michael’s autobiography.
During the filming of a second Pepsi commercial named Concert and directed by Bob Giraldi, a pyrotechnic failure causes an accident. Michael suffers second and third degree scalp burns but he is saved by Miko Brando and is rushed to to Cedar Sinai Medical Center where his arrival causes a media frenzy. All the Jackson family joins him at the hospital but Michael is moved to Brotman Memorial Hospital for treatment at the burn center.

• January 28:

Michael is released from the hospital and goes to Emmanuel Lewis’s home to recover from the accident

• February:

Thriller, the seventh and last single from the album is released by Epic.

• February 1:

Michael receives an official letter from US President Reagan wishing him a speedy recovery.

• Febryary 5:

Michael makes his first public appearance since his burn injury when he visits the Los Angeles zoo with Emmanuel Lewis.

• February 6:

Michael & Emmanuel Lewis are on the cover of Jet magazine.
Michael arrives in NYC and takes a suite at the Hemsley Palace.

• February 7:

Michael goes to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Natural History to receive awards from CBS & The Guineess Book Of World Records to celebrates Thriller as the largest-selling album of all time (25 millions at the time) Among the many guest are Michael’s date for the evening Brooke Schields, & the whole Jackson family.

• Fevruary 8 :

Michael attends the Tap Dance Kid musical at the Broadhurst Theatre in NYC with Sean Lennon.

• February 25:

Michael attends the premieres of Pepsi’s Jacksons commercial at a black-tie event for 1000 bottlers at New York City ’s Lincoln Center .

• February 27:

Michael & Brooke Schields are on the cover of Jet magazine
The Pepsi commercials are previewed on MTV.
After 3 weeks in NYC, Michael flies back to California.

• February 28:

In the company of Brooke Shields & Emmanuel Lewis, Michael attends the Grammy Awards ceremony broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium of Los Angeles

He wins an unprecedented 8 awards. On stage he shares his triumph with producer Quincy Jones and even invites his sisters Janet, LaToya & Rebbie to joins him.
The Jacksons Pepsi commercials are aired during the telecast and become the most poupular ads ever!

• March:

Michael is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Eat It, a parady of Beat It by “Weird Al” Yankovic is released.

• March 19:

Michael is o the cover of TIME magazine with a nine page article.

• March 20:

Michael hires Frank Dileo, Vice President of Promotions at Epic as his new manager.

• March 23:

Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine.

• March 29:

The Jackson family selects Frank Russo to run the Victory Tour in association with Danny’O Donovan.

• April:

Liza Minnelli accompanies Michael to Swifty Lazar’s Oscar Night Party but after a short stay, they go on to visit Liza’s father director Vincente Minnelli.
Jermaine Jackson’s first album for Arista contains a new duet with Michael titled Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin but Epic does not give permission to Arista to release it as a single.

• April 9:

David Smithee, a terminally ill child is invited to visit Michael at the Encino family house thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation.

• April 14:

Michael attends a Martell foundation dinner.

• April 17:

Michael undergoes reconstructive scalp surgery at Brotman Memorial Hospital by his plastic surgeon Dr Steven Hoeffin

• Late April :

The rehearsals for the Jacksons ’ Victory Tour begins in Los Angeles .

• May:

Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.
Motown releases the album Farewell My Summer Love, a collection of old material.
Frank Russo files a $20 millions lawsuit against the Jacksons for going back on their verbal agreement to make him manager of the Victory Tour.

• May 5:

The Jackson family organises a surprise party to honour Katherine at the Bistro Garden . Michael offers her a Rolls Royce!

• May 8:

Michael attends a performance of Cats.

• May 11:

Michael attends a Kool and The Gang concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City accompanied by Tatum O’Neal heavily disguised in a beard and afro wig!

• May 12:

Michael visits Shirley Maclaine backstage after her performance in Broadway.

• May 14:

President Reagan presents a Special Achievement Award to Michael in a garden ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C.

• May 21:

The Jacksons are on the cover of Jet magazine.

• June:

Michael meets with other supporters of Camp Good Times in Malibu such as OJ Simpson, Dustin Hoffman, David Soul, Neil Diamond & Richard Chamberlain

• June 5:

The Victory Tour contract is signed by Don King, Chuck Sullivan and Joe & Katherine Jackson.

• June 9:

Michael attends the unveiling of a wax statue of himself at The Guinness Museum of World Records on The Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco. The historic figure is one of only two wax figures of Michael created from an actual life mask, and was sculpted by Oscar winning Hollywood makeup/special effects artist Rick Baker. As Michael climbed into the front window of the museum next to the wax figure, which was covered with a sheet of paper, crowds numbering more than 10,000 lined the streets; Jefferson Street was closed & helicopters flew overhead, marching bands were playing on the corner as he tore away the paper in front of the crowds.

• June 13:

The first single from the Victory album, State Of Shock, a duet between Michael & Mick Jagger, is premiered is premiered on radio stations. It’s an instant success even though no video is shot for the song.

• June 22:

Jackie cheats Enid with Paula Abdul who drives over him which causes a knee injury and prevents him for participating to the Victory Tour.

• June 26:

Michael and his brothers arrive in Birmingham for secret pre-tour rehearsals.

• June 29:

During Victory Tour rehearsals in Atlanta , Michael & his brothers greet a crowd of several thousands fans.

• July:

The single Centipede by Rebbie Jackson is released on Colombia Records. The song is written and produced by Michael who also sings backing vocals.
The album Victory is released by Epic. For the first time, the 6 brothers are reunited with the return of Jermaine.

• July 5:

After a controversy over the selling of tickets, Michael holds a major press conference with his brothers to announce a change in the tour’s organisation and also that the whole of his share of the proceeds from the Victory Tour will be donated to charity.

• July 6/7/8:

The Jacksons kick off the Victory Tour in Kansas City ( Missouri )
The whole Jackson family + Reverend Jesses Jackson attend the concerts.

• July 13/14/15 :

Concerts in Dallas ( Texas ) attended by Prince & Emmanuel Lewis among others. During the second concert in Dallas , Eddie Van Halen joins Michael on stage to play his solo guitar on Beat It

• July 16:

Michael is on the cover of Newsweek.

• July 20:

Publicity of the Michael Jackson doll begins.

• July 21/22/23:

Concerts in Jacksonville ( Florida )

• July 29/30/31:

Concerts in East Rutherford ( New Jersey ) attended by Katherine, Janet Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon & Bob Girladi among others.

• August:

The single Torture is released by Epic. It’s a duet between Michael & Jermaine but none of them participates to the video!

• August 4/5:

Concerts at the Madison Square Garden in New York City attended by many celebrities such as Andy Warhol, Mayor Koch, Cyndi Lauper, Brooke Schields, Bette Midler or Emmanuel Lewis. During his stay in New York , Michael has dinner with Katherine Hepburn at her city townhouse.

• August 7/8/9:

Concerts in Knoxville a huge success despite death threats against Michael and heavy rain.

• August 17/18/19:

Concert in Detroit ( Michigan )
Michael is staying with his friend, former child star Spanky McFarland of the Our Gang movies.
Michael films a home video at Pontiac City Hall, Michigan with a troop of police officers.

• August 20-24:

Michael vists Disneyworld with Emmanuel Lewis in Orlando ( Florida )

• August 25/26:

Concerts in Buffalo ( New York )

• September:

Michael is on the cover of Life magazine

• September 1/2 :

Concerts in Philadelphia ( Pennsylvania ) attended by Sly Stone & Bruce Spingsteen.

• September 5:

A press conference is held to dispel rumors about Michael. Although not present in person, Michael's two page, self-penned statement - to set the record straight 'once and for all' is read out by his personal manager, Frank Dileo.
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For some time now, I have been searching my conscience as to whether or not I should publicly react to the many falsehoods that have been spread about me. I have decided to make this statement based on the injustice of these allegations and the far reaching trauma those who feel close to me are suffering.
I feel very fortunate to have been blessed with recognition for my efforts. This recognition also brings with it a responsibility to one’s admirers throughout the world. Performers should always serve as role models who set an example for young people. It saddens me that many actually believe the present flurry of false
accusations. To this end, and I do mean end:
No, I have never taken hormones to maintain my high voice!
No, I have never had my cheekbones altered in any way!
No, I have never had cosmetic surgery on my eyes!
Yes, one day in the future I plan to get married and have a family.
Any statements to the contrary are simply untrue.
I have advised my attorneys of my willingness to institute legal action and subsequently prosecute all guilty to the fullest extent of the law.
As noted earlier, I love children. We all know that kids are very impressionable and therefore susceptible to such stories. I am certain that some have already been hurt by this terrible slander.
In addition to their admiration, I would like to keep their respect.

Michael's Jackson statement read by manager, Frank Dileo

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• September 7:

Janet secretly marries James DeBargein Grand Rapids ( Michigan ). Michael is very upset when he hears about it but the marriage is annulled 6 months later.

• September 7/8:

Concerts in Denver ( Colorado ). Michael visits Elton John.

• September 14:

Michael wins three awards at the first annual MTV Video Music Awards but does not attend the ceremony.

• September 15:

Michael goes shopping with Quincy Jones on Montreal ()

• September 16:

Michael attends Sunday service at the Kingdom Hall in Montreal .

• September 17/18:

Concerts in Montreal . During the last song, Jackie joins the brothers on stage for the first time during the tour.

• September 21/22:

Concerts in Washington D.C.
While in Washington , Michael visits the Kennedy Center Opera House to see Anthony Quinn and Lila Kedrova in the touring production of Zorba.

• September 28/29:

Concerts in Philadelphia ( Pennsylvania )

• October:

The single Body is released by Epic. Michael does not appear in the video

• October 5/6/7:

Concerts in Toronto ()

• October 12/13/14:

Concerts in Chicago ( Illinois )

• October 19/20:

Concerts in Cleveland ( Ohio )

• October 26/27:

Concerts in Atlanta ()

• November:

Michael is on the cover of People Extra.

• November 2/3:

Concerts in Miami ( Florida )

• November 9/10:

Concerts in Houston ( Texas )
Michael sits for Madame Tussauds sculptor Jim Mathieson.

• November 16/17/18:

Concerts in Vancouver ()

• November 18:

Michael is made an honorary member of the new West Minister Police Department while in British Colombia ()

• November 20:

5000 fans turn out to see Michael at the unveiling of his Hollywood Boulevard Star on the Walk Of Fame.

• November 30/December1/ 2 :

Concerts at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles .

• December:

Michael is on the cover of Ebony and magazines.He appears in the video LA is my lady produced by Quincy Jones for Frank Sinatra.

Michael visits Steven Spielbeg on the set of The Goonies movie and befriends the young actor Corey Feldman.

• December 6:

Michael is in Chicago to testify in court that he wrote The Girl Is Mine.

• December 7/8/9:

The Jacksons play their last Victory Tour concerts at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles . During the last song of the last concert, Janet, LaToya & Janet joins the group on stage with all the nieces and nephews to dance. Michael announces his split from The Jacksons.
During 55 concerts attended by over 2 million people, the tour grossed a record $75 million!

1985

new resident moves in Hayvenhurst, Bubbles the chimp. He becomes Michael’s constant companion!

Michael accepts to star in Captain EO, a 3D short film produced by Disney. He visits George Lucas at his Skywalker Ranch and records two songs for the project.

January 15-21: Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie go to each other’s home to write & composed the song We Are The World for famine relief in Ethiopia (Michael is the godfather to Lionel Richie’s daughter Nicole Richie)

January 22: Michael goes to the Lion Share Recording Studio on

Beverly Boulevard

with Emmanuel Lewis to record a demo version of We Are The World with Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie & Stevie Wonder.

January 24: The demo tape of We Are The World is sent to all the artists who accepted to take part in the projects.

January 28: Michael arrives first at A&M Recording Studio to record a vocal chorus with Quincy Jones. Later 44 other artists joins him directly from the American Music Awards and they spend the all night recording the song together. Among the participants are Latoya, Jackie, Randy, Marlon & Tito Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robison, Ray Charles, Bette Midler,Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Spingsteen, Bob Dylan, Dionne Warwick, Harry Belafonte, Bob Geldof, Bonnie Pointer, Billy Joel & Paul Simon.

February: Wait, the last single from the Victory album I released by Epic.

February 14: Michael helps with the delivery of Valentino, a baby deer born to his pet deers Prince & Princess at Hayvenhurst.

February 23: Michael appears on the cover of TV Guide.

March 7: The single We Are The World is released by

March 26: Michael arrives in London .

March 27: Michael attends the futuristic musical starlight Express at the Apollo Theater Victoria in London and meets the cast backstage.

March 28: 8000 screaming fans welcome Michael at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum where he unveils his wax model.

March 29: Michael visit a London hospital  where he views the skeleton of John Merrick, the Elephant Man. Later, he attends an evening party & reception in his honour, CBS Records present him with a platinum wall-mounted plaque.

The album and Video cassette of We Are The World are released.

April: Michael & seven members of USA For Africa are on the cover of Life magazine.

Michael & his new friend Elizabeth Taylor go to see Liza Minnelli’s comeback tour.

April 1: Michael flies home aboard a Concord !

April 8: Michael & Lionel Richie are on the cover of Jet Magazine

 

April 18: Julian Shapiro, Michael’s aide says that Michael is working on a movie and soundtrack of Peter Pan with Steven Spielberg.

May 10: Michael visits the Brandywine River   Museum ’s exibit of paintings by N.C Wyeth.

May 14: Michael receives a royalty cheque from Epic Records for $53 millions for sales of the Thriller album.

June/July/August: Michael rehearse and film the 3D short film Captain EO produced by George Lucas & Francis Ford Coppola and featuring Angelica Huston.

He hires Michael Bush & Dennis Tompkins as his personal costume designers.

July 30: Michael severely sprains his right hand during the filming of Captain EO. He is treated at the Brotman Memorial Hospital where he also visits a sick fan.

August: The single Eaten Alive by Diana Ross is released on RCA. The song was recorded in Miami with Michael, Maurice & Barry Gibb.

Mid August: After ten months of negociation, Michael purchases the ATV song catalogue for $47,5 million. The catalogue comprising over 4000 compositions includes 251 songs by The Beatles. Paul Mac Cartney stops talking to him. Michael rewards attorney John Branca & manager Frank Dileo each with a Rolls Royce to thank them in their help in negociating

October 21: Michael visits the Cohuna Wildlife Sanctuary in Perth (Australia)

November 22: Rebbie gives birth to a baby boy named Austin (Auggie)

 

1986

Michael & LaToya visits the set of US TV drama, The Colbys and meet the actress Joan Collins.

• January 27:

Michael arrives half-way through the American Music Awards ceremony in company of Elizabeth Taylor where he, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and Ken Kragen receive awards for We Are The World. At the show’s conclusion, they join many celebrities including Diana Ross, Janet & LaToya.

• February:

Michael is asked to be best man at the wedding of Diana Ross & Arne Naess but he cancels at the last minute and stops talking to Diana…

• February 2:

Michael gives a 5 minutes interview about Quincy Jones for CBS 60 minutes programme.

• February 25:

Michael, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones & Stevie attend the Grammy Awards where We Are The World receives four awards.

• March 8:

Heart transplant recipient Donna Ashlock visits Michael at Hayvenhurst. She stays for lunch and watches a movie with Michael.

• April:

Michael accompanies Elizabeth Taylor to the opening of the Hollywood Park Race Track in Inglewood .

• May :

Michael, Elizabeth, Lionel Richie & Mikhail Baryshnikov attend the LA Bullet Opening Night party in Los Angeles,

• May 9:

Michael with Emmanuel Lewis & aides stay at the Hemsley Palace Hotel.

• May 10:

Michael & Emmanuel attend the Sunday matinee of Broadway’s Big Deal

• May 12:

During a press conference at New York ’s Red Parrot, Pepsi announces a new contract with Michael for a reported $15 million and he receives a Guinness Book of World Records plaque for having received the largest fee ever for a product endorsement.

• May 13:

On their last evening in New York , Michael & Emmanuel watch The Little Shop Of Horrors

• June:

Michael & Corey Feldman go to Disneyland . For the first time, Michael is seen in public with a surgical mask.

• July 30:

Michael attend the funeral of film director Vincento Minnelli with his daughter Liza & widow Lee at the Forrest Lawn Cemetary in Glendale, California.

• August:

After writing many songs, Michael starts recording a new album with Quincy Jones.

• September:

Michael attends the concert of the Norwegian group A-Ha in Hollywood with good friend Sophia Loren and arrives in a surgical mask.

• September 12:

Captain EO, Michael’s 17 minute 3-D musical fantasy is premiered at Epcot Center in Disneyworld ( Florida ) and the day after in Disneyland ( California ).

• September 16:

Michael appears on the cover of National Enquirer in an oxygen chamber

• November:

Michael & Elizabeth Taylor attend a Liza Minnelli concert at the Universal Amphitheater in Hollywood .
Michael & Run-DMC work together on an anti-drug song.

• November 19-29:

Michael films a 16 minutes video for the song Bad directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring Wesley Snipes. Scenes are filmed in Dobbs Ferry , a tiny hamlet in upstate New York and in a subway of Brooklyn . The song and video tell the story of Daryl, a black youth from the ghetto who returns home from his private school.
Elizabeth Taylor, Quincy Jones & Sean Lennon visit Michael on the set.

• November 19 :

Michael attends the Little Shop Of Horrors premiere at the Beekman Theatre in NYC.

• December:

Rumours circulate about Michael having an affair with his make-up artist Karen Faye.

• December 10:

Michael attends a presentation by the American Friends Of The Hebrew University where Steven Spielberg receives the coveted Scopus Award.

• December 19:

Michael attends a performance of The Little Shop Of Horror.

• December 26:

Jermaine’s mistress, Margaret Maldonado gives birth to a baby boy named Jeremy Jackson

1987

Michael buys a new condominium in Century City nicknamed the “Hideout”.

• January 05 :

Michael, Quincy Jones & Bruce Swedien start recording the "Bad" album at the Westlake Studio in Los Angeles

• January 09:

Michael attends the American Cinema Awards with Sophia Loren & Sylvester Stallone.

• February:

Michael begins filming a short film for the song Smooth Criminal on his upcoming album. The video is directed by Colin Chilvers on a story written by Michael. It features young actors Sean Lennon, Kellie Parker & Brandon Adams plus Joe Pesci and among the dancers, Lavelle Smith who will become Michael choreographer.

• March 17:

Hazel gives birth to Jermaine’s son, Jaimy Jackson.

• March 31:

Filming of the “playing with the kids” scene of Smooth Criminal.

• April:

Michael withdraws from The Jeovah’s Witness.

• May:

Quincy Jones sets up a meeting between Michael & Prince in Los Angeles.
The media report that Michael wants to purchase the bones of Elephant Man.
Michael’s first solo world tour is announced to begin next September in Japon.

• June:

Michael shoots the video of The Way You Make Me Feel in Los Angeles directed by Joe Pytka, choreographed by Vincent Paterson and featuring Tatiana Thumbtzen & Latoya!

• July 9 :

Michael, Quincy & Bruce complete the mixing of the Bad album.

• July 13:

25 CBS Records executives and representatives are invited to a dinner party at Hayvenhurst where they are treated with a preview of the Bad album and the Bad short film.
Epic announces that the Bad album has been completed and will be released on August 31.

• July 15:

's Radio 1 premieres I Just Can’t Stop Loving You, the first single from the Bad Album.

• July 27:

The single IJCSTLU is released worldwide without a video.

• August:

Michael rehearses for the Bad World Tour in Los Angeles .

• August 20:

Jackie & Enid are officicially divorced. Enid keeps custody of Siggy & Brandi.

• August 25 :

The album Bad is released worldwide.
The Bad video is premiered worldwide in the TV Special Michael Jackson : The Magic Returns.

• September:

The single Bad is released.
Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.
Michael appears in a new Pepsi commercial with young actor Jimmy Safechuck.
Michael hires Bob Jones, vice-president of MJJ Productions.

• September 9:

Michael arrives in Tokyo (Japon) with pet chimp Bubbles, Katherine & Joe, LaToya & her manager Jack Gordon, Quincy Jones, Frank Dileo, Karen Faye, Michael Bush, Bill Bray, Wayne Nagin, Donny Osmond ect… He stays at the Capitol Hotel.

• September 10:

Michael visits Korakuen Amusement Park .

• September 11:

Michael visits Disneyland Tokyo.

• September 12/13/14:

Michael kicks off his first ever solo tour at the Tokyo Dome.

• September 20/21:

Concerts in Osaka . Michael is presented the key to the city by Mayor Oshima at a formal tea ceremony where Michael is accompanied by Bubbles!

• September 25/26/27:

Concert in Yokohama . Michael dedicates the concerts to the memory of Yoshiaki Ogiwara, a five year old boy who was murdered.
Michael gives a interview to Mollie Mildrew for Australian TV. Mollie ha interviewed Michael ten years earlier!

Ebony/Jet showcases an interview of Michael by Darryl Dennard.

• October:

Hazel files for divorce and Jermaine introduces Margaret to the family.
Janet leaves Hayvenhurst to move in with her boyfriend Rene Helizondo Jr.

• October 3/4 :

Concerts in Yokohoma.

• October 10/11/12:

Concerts in Osaka .
Michael is on the cover of People with a hand-written message from Michael.

• October 13:

Michael flies back home.

• October 31:

MTV premieres the video of The Way You Make Me Feel.

• November 11:

Michael arrives in Sydney () and takes an onward flight to Melboune.

• November 12:

Michael visits a children’s hospital in Melbourne .

• November 13:

Concert in Melbourne .
Michael meets a young boy named Brett Barnes.

• November 20/21:

Concerts in Sydney .

• November 25/28:

Concerts in Brisbane .
Stevie Wonder & Michael perform Just Good Friends live on stage! Michael meets a young boy named Wade Robson.

• November 30:

Michael flies back home.

• December:

The single The Way You Make Me Feel is released

1988

Michael becomes friend with Deepak Choprah

• January:

Jermaine, Margaret & Jeremy moves in Hayvenhurst (in Janet’s bedroom). Some time later, Latoya leaves the family home after an argument between Joe & her manager Jack Gordon and goes living in New York hotels. Katherine & Joe buy a house in Las Vegas .
Michael visits Siegfried & Roy at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas .
Michael attends the wedding oh his attorney John Branca to Julie McArthur.

• February:

Tour rehearsals are held in Pensacola ( Florida ). Some footage are aired on Entertainment Tonight.
The single Man In The Mirror is released with a video without Michael.

• February 23/24:

Michael kicks off the American leg of the Bad Tour in Kansas City ( Missouri )

• Late February :

Michael arrives in NYC.

• March 1:

In NYC, Michael attends a press conference arranged by Pepsi to preview the new Pepsi commercials featuring Michael (a four part story) and to present a $600 000 cheque to The United Negro College Fund.

• March 2:

At the 30th Grammy Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York , Michael fails to win any awards for Bad but he makes an amazing performance of The Way You Make Me Feel & Man In The Mirror and gets a standing ovation from the whole industry. During the telecast, the new Pepsi commercials are premiered.

• March 3:

Concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City . During the show, Tatiana Thumbzten replaces Sheril Crow on The Way You Make Me Feel and kisses Michael on the mouth! Siedah Garrett sings I Just Can’t Stop Loving You with Michael & Steve Stevens plays electric guitar on Dirty Diana!
Among celebrities guests are Brooke Schields, Quincy Jones, Prince, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, New York City Mayor and the whole Jackson family!
Michael shoots the video of Speed Demon.

• March 4/5:

Concerts at the Madison Square Garden

• March 9:

Michael attends a performance of Phantom Of The Opera with Jimmy Safechuck & Liza Minnelli.

• March 10:

Michael is honoured by the United Negro Colege Fund as one of their highest contributors at the 44th annual anniversary dinner held at the Sheraton Hotel in NYC .
Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Yoko Ono, Elizabeth Taylor & Liza Minnelli attend the event.

• March 12/13:

Concerts in St Louis ( Missouri ). US cable network Showtime airs Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues.

• March 15:

Michael hosts benefits for Saint Vincent ’s Residence.

• Mid March:

Michael & Katherine go to Gary & pay a visit to Katherine’s father, Prince Scruse.

• March 18/19:

Concerts in Indianapolis ( Indiana )

• March 20:

Concert in Louisville ( Kentucky ). Michael is on the cover of Jet Magazine.

• March 23/24:

Concerts in Denver ( Colorado )

• March 30/31/April 1:

Concerts in Hartford ( Connecticut )

• April:

The single Dirty Diana is released. A duet between Michael & Stevie Wonder titled Get It is also released.

• April 8/9/10:

Concerts in Houston ( Texas )

• April 13/14/15:

Concerts in Atlanta ()

• April 14:

The video of Dirty Diana is premiered on MTV. It was filmed in Long Beach ( California )

• April 19/20/21:

Concerts in Chicago ( Illinois ) where Michael is presented with the keys to the city by mayor Eugene Sawyer.

• April 20:

Moonwalk, Michael’s long awaited autobiography is published by Doubleday and soon becomes a best seller.

• April 25/26/27:

Concerts in Dallas ( Texas )

• May 4/5/6:

Concerts on Minneapolis (Minnessota) which end the first leg of the tour.

• Mid May:

Michael moves out of Hayvenhurst to his recently purchased ranch in the Santa Ynez Vallez. He bought the Sycamore Ranch for $17 millions dollars and soon renames it Neverland Valley Ranch.

• May 16:

Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine.

• May 18:

Michael’s movie Moonwalker is previewed at the Cannes Film Festival in .

• May 19:

Michael arrives in Rome () and stays at the Lord Byron Hotel .

• May 21:

Michael visits the Sistine Chapel in the accompanied by US Ambassador Maxwell Rabb.

• May 22:

Michael visits sick children at an hospital.

• May 23:

Michael kicks off the European leg of the Bad Tour in Rome .
An after-show party is held at the 16th Century Palazzo Taverna where Michael makes a brief appearance greeted by guests Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida Federico Fellini & Georgio Armani.

• May 24:

Second concert in Rome .

• May 25:

Michael is the guest of honour at a party held at the house of film director Franco Zeffirelli.

• May 29:

Concert in Turin ()

• June:

Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.
Michael Jackson : The Legend Continues is released on home video.

• June 2:

Concert in Vienna ()

• June 5/6/7:

Concerts in Rotterdam ( Holland )

• June 11/12:

Concerts in Gothenburg ()

• June 16:

Concert in Basel () attended by Elizabeth Taylor & Bob Dylan.
While in Basel , Michael the Charlie Chaplin family.

• June 19:

Concert at the Berlin Wall ()

• June 20:

Michael arrives in Paris () with young friend Jimmy Safechuck, PR Bob Jones and bodyguard Wayne Nagin. They stay at the Crillon Palace .
While in , mayor Jacques Chirac presents Michael with La Grande Medaille de la Ville de Paris.

• June 27/28:

Concert at The Parc des Princes attended by Grace Jones & Johnny Halliday among others.

• July:

The single Another Part Of Me is released

• July 1:

Concert in Hambourg ()

• July 3:

Concerts in Cologne ()

• July 8:

Concert in Munich ()

• July 10:

Concert in Cologne ()

• July 11:

Michael arrives in London

• July 13:

Michael visits sick children at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London .

• July 14/15:

Concerts in Wembley attended by Jack Nicholson, George Lucas, Harrison Ford & Jane Seymour amon others.

• July 16:

Prince Charles & Princess Diana attend the third Wembley concert. Michael meets the Royal couple backstage to present with a £150 000 cheque to the Prince’s Trust and another £100 000 cheque to the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

• July 18:

Michael & Jimmy visit Elstree Studios where Steven Spielberg is directing Indiana Jones and they both meet Harrison Ford.

• July 20:

Micheal visits sick children again at the Great Ormond Street Hospital .
In the evening, a banquet is held in his honour at the Guildhall.

• July 22:

Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck present Michael with a pair of specially engraved ice skates backstage before his fourth concert in Wembley.

• July 23:

Fifth concert in Wembley. Michael is on the cover of Hello magazine.

• July 26:

Concert in Cardiff ()

• July 30/31:

Concerts in Cork (). The live video of Another Part Of Me is premiered.

• August 5:

Concert in Marbella ()

• August 7:

Concert in Madrid ()

• August 8:

Michael Is on the cover of Jet magazine.

• August 9:

Concert in Barcelona ()

• August 21:

Concert in Wurzburg ()

• August 23:

Concert in Werchter ()

• August 25:

Katherine joins Michael in London

• August 26:

Michael & Katherine go to Madame Tussaud Museum . Concert in Wembley. Michael dedicates I Just Can’t Stop Loving You to Elizabeth Taylor.

• August 27:

Last concert at Wembley.

• August 29:

Concert in Leeds where 90 000 fans sing Happy Birthday to Michael!

• September 2:

Concert in Hannover ()

• September 4:

Concert in Gelsenkirchen ()

• September 6:

Concert in Linz ()

• September 7:

Michael receives the MTV Video Vanguard Award from Peter Gabriel during a special presentation via satellite.

• September 8

Michael is presented with an award for his seven sold out concerts at the Wembley stadium which gains him another entry in the Guinness Book Of Records.

• September 10:

Concert in Milton Keynes ()

• September 11:

Michael performs his last European concert in Liverpool () in front of 125 000 people!

• September 12:

Michael & Katherine fly back to Los Angeles and go directly to Michael’s new home : Neverland. Upon arriving they are greeted by all the ranch’s employees who welcome them led by Michael’s personal maid Bianca Francia & her son Jason.

• September 26/27/28:

Concerts in Pittsburg ( Pennsylvania )

• October:

The single Smooth Criminal is released.

• October 3/4/5:

Concerts in Rutherford ( New Jersey )

• October 10/11:

Concerts in Richfield ( Ohio )

• October 13:

MTV premieres the video of Smooth Criminal.

• October 13/17/18/19:

Concerts in Landover ( Maryland )

• October 23:

In a brief ceremony outside the old Motown Studio in Detroit , Michael presents Esther Edwards & Berry Gordy with a $125 000 cheque for the Motown museum.

• October 24/25/26:

Concerts in Detroit ( Michigan )

• Late October:

Moonwalker makes its debut in Japonese theatres.
Michael cancels three concerts in Tacoma (Wahington) when his vocal cords become swollen.

• November 7/8/9:

Concerts in Irvine Meadows, Laguna Hills ( California )

• November 13:

Concert at the Sport Arena in Los Angeles .

Michael cancels five concerts in Los Angeles due to illness. They are rescheduled for January 1989.

• December 9/10/11/17/18/19/24/25/26 :

Michael performs nine concerts a the Tokyo Dome in Japon.

• December 26:

Moonwalker is rush released in Europe but not in .
It is reported that Michael has been making compassionate visits to the bedside of David Smithee, a 12-year-old whose father set him alight alive

1989

• January 2:

MTV premieres the video of Leave Me Alone although the single is only released in Europe .The Cosby Show has the Huxtable family attending a Michael Jackson concert.

• January 5:

Margaret gives birth to Jourdynn Jackson. A few month later, Jermaine, Margaret & the kids leave Hayvenhurst to move in theIr own house in Beverly Hills .

• January 10:

Moonwalker is released on video in .

• January 16/17/18/26/27:

Michael plays the five last concert of the Bad World Tour at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles . Among the celebrities attending the shows are Gregory Peck, Barbara Streisand, Sylvester Stallone, Sydney Poitier, Elizabeth Taylor, Whitney Houston, Berry Gordy, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono, Liea Minnelli, Katherine, Joe, Rebbie & Janet.The tour ends after 123 concerts grossing over $125 millions!

• January 30:

At the American Music Awards, Michael is presented with the video Pioneer Award presented by his friend Eddy Murphy.

• February:

The single Leave Me Alone is released in Europe .

• February 7:

Michael visits the Cleveland Elementary School in Scockton ( California ) after a man opened fire on children.

• February 13:

Michael accepts two Brits Awards via satellite.

• February 14:

Michael’s publicist Lee Solters announces that Michael and his manager Frank Dileo are to part company.

• February 27:

Michael Is on the cover of Jet magazine.

• March:

The Black Radio Exclusive Humanitaran Award is presented to Michael at the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City ( California )
LaToya Jackson appears on the cover of Playboy magazine and stops talking to the family who blames her manager Jack Gordon.

• March 5:

Michael takes 200 disadvantaged children to Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara and to Neverland.

• April:

Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine.
Michael shoots the video for Liberian Girl featuring many guest stars such as Paula Abdul, Quincy Jones, John Travolta, Olivia Newton John, Rosanna Arquette, Steven Spielberg, Whoopi Goldberg, David Copperfield, Corey Feldman & Bubbles! The video is dedicated to Liz Taylor.

• April 12:

Michael attends the 3rd Soul Train Awards where he is presented the Heritage Award & Sammy Davis Jr Award from Eddie Murphy & Elizabeth Taylor.
Another award is presented to Michael by Mike Tyson.

• April 14:

At the 2nd World Music Awards in , Michael accepts two awards from Whitney Houston via satellite from Neverland.

• May:

Michael is seized by armed police after being mistaken for a robber whilst shopping in disguise with Jimmy Safechuck at Zales jewellers in Simi Valley.
Michael visits Janet on the set of her Rhythm Nation 1814 short film and meets Katherine on the set.

• June 13:

Michael gives a second sitting to sculptor David Goode in Los Angeles for the latest Madame Tussaud’s wax figure.

• June 23:

2300 Jackson Street, the new Jackson album is released by Epic. Michael only participates to the title song which is a tribute to Joe & Katherine with all the children (except Marlon & LaToya) & grandchildren sing and appear in the video shot during a Family Day at Tito’s home.

• July:

Two year after the promotion began, Liberian Girl, the ninth & last single of the Bad album is released in Europe .

• July 4:

Michael turns up at Diana Ross’s Motown home-coming party with super-model Beverly Johnson.

• July 28:

Michael becomes the newsest claymation member of the Raisin Family by appearing in their new TV commercial called Michael Raisin.

• September 5:

At the MTV music video Awards, Michael Jackson's videos dominate the nominations with nine. "Leave me alone" is nominated for Best Video, Best Special Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Breakthrough Video and the Viewers" Choice Award. "Smooth Criminal" is nominated for Best Dance, Best Choreography and Best Cinematography. The only win goes to Jim Blashfield for Best Special Effects on "Leave me Alone". Michael does not attend the presentations.

• September 6:

LaToya Jackson marries Jack Gordon. Randy marries his girlfriend Eliza Sheffe but keeps on sleeping with his old flame Alejandra Oiaza

• September 13:

Michael attends a press conference to announce a new endorsement deal with L.A Gear under the special marketing campaign Unstoppable.

• September 22:

Michael receives the Humanitarian Award at the 8th annual Best Of Washington Celebrity Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Sheraton Washington Hotel.

• October 10:

Michael goes back to the Gardner Elementary School in Hollywood where he attended sixth grade. The school renames his auditotorium “The Michael Jackson Auditorium”. Michael gives a speech to thank his former teacher Mrs Gerstin & former tutor, Rose Fine who attend the event.

• November 10:

The Jackson Family are interviewed on Donahue (Michael & LaToya do not appear)

• November 13:

Michael sings You Were There during the taping of the Sammy Davis Jr 6Oth Anniversary TV Special.

• December:

Michael attends the world class boxing fight between Sugar Ray Leonard & Roberto Duran at the Mirage Hotel.
Bo Jackson of the LA Raiders visits Michael at a Los Angeles Studio where he is recording new songs a greatest hits project named "Decade".
Michael is on the cover of Vanity Fair with exclusive pictures by Annie Leibovitz

• December 3 :

Randy's lover, Alejandra Loaiza gives birth to his daughter, Genevieve Jackson but Randy gets married to another woman named Eliza Shaffe.

• December 6:

Michael makes a surprise appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show to present Eddie Murphy with the MTV’s Humour God Of The 80’s Award. Murphy then presents Michael with the award for Thrillers as The Greatest Video In The History Of The World.

• December 19:

Michael visits F.A.O Schwartz toy store in Manhattan . He then goes to Radio City Music Hall with several children to see the Christmas Spectacular.

• December 28:

Ryan White, a young victim of AIDS is invited to spend a week in Neverland with Michael.

• December 31:

Michael is presented with a scroll proclaiming him Best Selling Male Singer of the 80’s as part of the Cilla Black ITV Show “Goodbye to the 8O’s”.

1990

Dee Dee files for divorce after finding Tito with another woman…

• January:

Michael is presented with the MTV’s Video Vanguard Artist Of The Decade.
Michael visits Disneyworld in Florida .

• January 6:

Michael invites 82 abused children to Neverland.

• January 26:

Michael is at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the unveiling of a painting of himself titled The Book made by Australian artist Brett Livingstone Strong.

• January 27:

Michael attends the American Cinema Awards where he receives the Entertainer Of The Decade Award.from his guest Sophia Loren

• February 3:

Michael receives a Role Model Award from Japon which he accepts via satellite.

• February 4:

ABC airs the Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr’s 6Oth year in Show Business.

• February 20:

Michael attends a sit-down breakfast at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel organised by CBS Records to celebrate Michael as the Top Selling Artist Of the 8O’s.March 2O: Adrian Grant (the editor of fanzine Off The Wall) presents Michael with a painting at a recording studio in Los Angeles where Michael is working on new songs.

• March 26:

Adrian Grant visits Michael at his Neverland ranch.

• Spring:

Wade Robson, a seven-year-old Australian boy is invited by Michael to come to to study singing and dancing with him. He and his mother Joy stay at Neverland and will become regular guests at the ranch.

• April 4:

Michael visits the Capital Children’s Museum in Washington DC with Ann Levin.

• April 5:

Michael meets with President Bush at the White House Rose Garden ceremony to be honoured as Entertainer Of The Decade by the Capital Children’s Museum.
Later, Michael attends a fund-raising dinner in his honour at the historic Merrywood Estate in McLean

• April 7:

Michael arrives as one of the first guests at the Taj Mahal Casino of his friend Donald Trump.

• April 8:

Micheal hears the tragic death of his close friend Ryan White While at the Taj Mahal Casino. He leaves immediately with Donald Trump to travel to Ryan’s home in Indiana .

• April 11:

Michael attends Ryan White’s funeral service in Indiana along with 1500 persons including Barbara Bush, Elton John & Ryan’s mother Jeanne.

• May:

Fan force Michael to retreat while visting F.A.O Schwartz Toy Store with two young girls.
John Brown, a 14-year-old cancer sufferer is invited to Neverland to meet his idol in person.

• May 8:

Michael receives the first ever BMI Michael Jackson Award at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

• May 16:

Sammy Davis Jr, a long time friend of Michael dies of throat cancer. Michael is named as an honorary pallbearer along with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bill Cosby.

• June 3:

Michael collapses while dancing at the Hideout. He is taken to St John Hospital of Los Angeles where he is treated for chest pains.
He gets visits from the whole Jackson family (except LaToya) + Elizabeth Taylor who is treated in the same hospital.

• June 8:

Michael leaves the hospital and goes resting in Neverland.

• June 17 :

Eliza gives birth to Steveanna Jackson but she files for divorce soon after.

• June 25 :

Michael start recording the "Dangerous" album at the Ocean Way/Record One Studio 2 in Los Angeles.

• July:

Michael attends the wedding of Berry Gordy to Grace Eaton in Santa Barbara .
45 sick children are invited to spend the day with Michael in Neverland
The first publicity pictures of Michael ‘LA Gear campaign begin to circulate in magazines as well as the first TV commercial showing Michael dancing in the street with his niece Brandi.

• August:

Saga/Genesis releases the video game of Moonwaker.
Michael hires Sandy Gallin & Jim Morey as new personal Managers.

• August 18:

Michael invites 130 children from the YMCA’s Summer Programme to Neverland.

• September:

Michael is featured in a Quincy Jones documentary named Listen Up!

• September 12:

Michael attends the City Of Hope Gala in honour of CBS Record Division President, Tommy Mottola.

• September 14:

Disney’s chairman, Michael Eisner presents Michael with the first ever Michael Jackson Good Scout Humanitarian Award at the Century Plaza Towers in LA.

• October:

Katherine Jackson publishes her memoirs and gives an interview to Ebony magazine to promote it

1991

• January:

Michael records the song Dangerous.
The single Do The Bart Man produced by Bryan Loren and featuring background vocals by Michael is released.

• March 18:

Michael & Madonna go dining together at the Ivy restaurant in Los Angeles .

• March 20:

In New York City , the biggest deal is music industry is signed between Michael Jackson & Sony Software who bought CBS Epic Records. For a potential $1 billion, Michael agrees to a fifteen year, six-album record and film contract and also becomes CEO of his own record label Nation Records (later renamed MJJ MUSIC)

• March 25:

Michael & Madonna attend the Academy Awards ceremony together.
The title of Michael’ new album is revealed to be Dangerous.

• March 31:

Janet & Rene secretly tie the knot and move in a beach house in Malibu .

• April 8:

Michael organises a seat chimp party to raise money for Jane Goodall’s ape research institute.

• April 9:

Michael & Madonna go to the Spago restaurant in Los Angeles . Michael offers to do a duet with her on the song In The Closet but she refuses.

• June:

Michael pays for the funerals of David Ruffin, a member of The Temptations.
Michael is co-chairman of a Stevie Wonder presentation of the Nelson Mandela Award.
The tabloids publish stolen pictures of a photo session of Michael by Herb Ritts.
Michael enlists the help of producers L.A Reid & Babyface which deeply upsets Jermaine who is also working with them.

• June 19:

Michael visits the island of Bermuda with Home Alone star, Macauley Culkin & his family.

• June 22:

Michael & Macauley go scuba diving

• June 23:

Michael & Macauley go to Disneyworld ( Orlando )

• July:

New surfaces of Michael first movie for Colombia Picture Entertainment, a science fiction musical extravaganza named MidKnight.

• July 26:

Michael & Emmanuel Lewis visit the Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation Center in Los Angeles .
The media report that Steven Spielberg has invited Michael to make a cameo appearance in his new film Hook, based on the book Peter Pan.

• July 27:

Michael invites the Jackson family in Neverland to celebrate the first ever Joe Jackson Day. Katherine, Joe, Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine & Janet and the grandchildren attend the event. Later at Hayvenhurst, Joe receives his present from Janet & Michael : A boat!

• August:

Latoya Jackson publishes her autobiography and causes a great controversy claiming in the promotional interviews that she was sexually abused by Joe…

• August 7:

Michael goes to Disneyland with a young friend.

• August 26:

Macauley Culkin spends his 11th birthday in Neverland with all his family & Michael.

• September:

Jermaine, Margaret and their children move back to Hayvenhurst in Janet & Latoya’s rooms.

• September 19:

Michael lends his voice to a character of the cartoon The Simpsons.

• October 7:

Elizabeth Taylor marries for the eighth time to Larry Fortensky at Neverland. Michael pays for everything and gives the bride away in the ceremony. Many celebrities attend the wedding which is almost interrupted by paparazzi.

• October 21:

Michael, Elizabeth & Larry are on the cover of People magazine.

• October 29 :

Michael & Bruce Swedien complete the mixing of the Dangerous album in Los Angeles

• Early November:

Thirty seconds ads directed by David Lynch begin airing on TV to promote the for the forthcoming release of Dangerous.

• November 2:

Black Or White, the first single from the Dangerous album is unofficially leaked to US radio stations while Michael is on the cover of TV Guide.
The same day, an unofficial version of Jermaine’s new single Word To The Badd is also leaked to the same radios. In the song, Jermaine openly attacks Michael.

• November 3:

Michael begins filiming the video of Remember The Time in Los Angeles directed by John Singleton and featuring Eddie Murphy, Iman & Magic Johnson.
He visits Jermaine at Hayvenhurst and the two brothers have a big argument…

• November 6:

Black Or White is officially premiered to radio stations all around the world while a thirty seconds commercial directed by David Lynch begins airing on TV to promote the forthcoming release of Dangerous.

• November 11:

The single of Black Or White is officially released.

• November 14:

The Black Or White video is premiered in 27 countries around the world by almost 500 million viewers! The 11 minutes short film was directed by John Landis and features Macauley Culkin, Brandi Jackson, George Wendt, Heavy D, Wade Robson, Bart & Omer Simpson.

• November 15:

Following the controversy over the last part of the Black Or White Video, Michael issues a statement and decides to edit his video.

• November 15/16:

Michael performs Black Or White & Will You Be There at the taping of the MTV’s 10th Anniversary Special to be aired on November 27TH.

• November 18:

Michael & Brooke Schields go out for dinner at the Inn Of The Seventh Ray Restaurant in Malibu .

• November 20:

Michael sends a video-taped message to the London listening party Of Dangerous.

• November 21:

The album Dangerous is released in Europe .

• November 22:

The album Dangerous is released in the US

• November 29:

Michael appears on the cover of Entertainment Tonight.

• December 2:

Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine.

• December 11:

Michael is given a private visit to the Guinness World Of Records Museum

1992

Deepak Choprah introduces Grace Rwaramba to Michael and she is hired as a secretary at MJJ Productions.January: Michael is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

Anton Furst, the director of MidKnight commits suicide which puts the film on ice…

The single of Remember The Time is released.

• February 2:

Fox, BET & MTV simultaneously premiere the 9 minute short film for Remember The Time.

• February 3:

Michael holds a press conference at Radio City Music Hall in New York to announce his new endorsement deal with Pepsi + his new world tour to raise funds for his newly formed Heal The World Foundation.

• February 5:

Michael is in Washington D.C to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from NABOB (National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters) Reverend Jesse Jackson present him the award.

• February 10:

Michael departs from Los Angeles for a one week tour of Africa (with Brett Barnes)

• February 11:

Michael is welcomed by 100 000 people when he arrives in Libreville in . President Omar Bongo presents him with a Medal Of Honour at the Ambassador’s Hall in the Presidential Palace.

• February 12-18:

The town of Oyen welcomes Michael and he is crowned “King Of Sami” by tribal chief Amon N’Djafolk.
In Dar-Es-Salaam, Michael is the guest of President Ali Hassan.
Michael travels 30 000 miles but his excursions to hospitals, orphanages, schools & churches receive little positive media coverage.

• February 19:

Michael arrives in London whith his young Australian friend Brett Barnes and they check in the Dorchester Hotel

• February 20:

Michael appears on the cover of Jet magazine with Eddie Murphy & Iman.
Michael & Brett visit Hamleys Toy Store and Rock Circus on Piccadilly Circus

• February 21:

Michael visits Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum.

• February 22:

Michael visits comedian Benny Hill at the Royal Brompton Hospital

• February 23:

Michael flies back to Los Angeles .

• March 16:

Michael is on the cover of Jet magazine with an interview in Africa .

• March 29:

Michael films the video for In The Closet directed by Herb Ritts and featuring Naomi Campbell. He has dinner with the winner of a MTV Contest.

• April :

The single of In The Closet Is released.

• April 20:

Michael is in Chicago to film the video for Jam featuring Michael Jordan, Kriss Kross and rapper Heavy D (he takes Brett Barnes & Wade Robson with him)

• April 23:

The In The Closet video is premiered on FOX, MTV & BET.

• May:

Michael is on the cover of Ebony magazine. Michael meets Jordy Chandler and they exchange phone numbers. Grace Rwaramba is hired at MJJ Productions.

• May 1:

Michael is in Washington to accept a Point Of Light Award from President Bush. While in Washington , Michael visits a little girl, Raynal Pope, who was mauled by dogs.

• May 6:

Michael covers the funeral costs of Ramon Sanchez who was killed by a stray bullet during the LA riots.

• June:

Michael rehearses for his new tour & shoot the video for Who Is It (directed by David Fincher)

• June 3:

Michael goes to Manhattan in NYC to attend "One To One" gala where he is awarded for his charity work. And then he goes ti Tavern On The Green and Plaza Oak with Donald Trump & Elizabeth Taylor.

• June 18:

Dancing The Dream, a book of poetry & essays from Michael Jackson is published by Doubleday.

• June 19:

The Jam video is premiered on FOX, BET & MTV.

• June 23:

Michael arrives in London to hold a press conference about his Heal The World Foundation (he takes Brett Barnes with him on tour)

• June 24:

Michael & his entourage arrive in Munich . Travelling with him are Brett Barnes, Bob Jones, Bill Bray, Wayne Nagin, Karen Faye, Michael Bush & the whole tour crew.

• June 25:

Michael films the video for Give In To Me with Slash in Munich .

• June 26:

Michael presents a cheque to the Mayor of Munich for the city’s needy children at the capital’s City Hall.

• June 27:

Michael kicks off the Dangerous World Tour at the Olympic Stadium in Munich .

• June 29:

Michael visits Sophia Children’s Hospital in Rotterdam to donate £100 000.

• June 30/July 1:

Concerts in Rotterdam ( Holland )

• July:

The new Jackson/Pepsi commercials Dreams & I’ll Be There are aired on TV.
The single Jam is released in while Who Is It is released in Europe .

• July 4:

Concert in Rome

• July 6/7:

Concerts in Monza ()

• July 11:

Concert in Cologne ()

• July 13:

The Who Is It video is premiered on BBC2 but Michael withdraws it the day after

• July 15:

Concert in Oslo ()

• July 17/18:

Concerts in Stockholm ()

• July 20:

Concert in Copenhagen ()

• July 22:

Concert in Werchter ()

• July 25:

Concert in Dublin ()

• July 26:

Michael visits for the first time Disneyland Paris with Brett Barnes.

• July 29:

Michael arrives to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children in London with Mickey & Minnie characters! Later he checks in the Dorchester Hotel.

• July 30:

Concert in Wembley.

• July 31:

Michael meets Prince Charles backstage before his second Wembley concert and presents him with a cheque for £200 000 for the Prince’s Trust.

• August 1:

Michael cancels the third Wembley concert at the last minute.

• August 5:

Concert in Cardiff ()

• August 8:

Concert in Bremen ()

• August 10:

Concert in Hambourg ()

• August 13:

Concer in Hameln ()

• August 16:

Concert in Leeds ()

• August 18:

Concert in Glasgow

• August 20/22/23:

Concerts in Wembley

• August 25:

Michael attends the first Heal The World European Children’s Congress at the Regent’s College in London despite suffering from laryngitis.

• August 26:

Concert in Vienna ()

• August 28:

Concert in Frankfurt ()

• August 29:

Michael spends his 34th birthday in Regensburg at the castle of Princess Gloria Von Thurn And Taxis .

• August 30:

Concert in Ludwigshafen ()

• September:

Jam is released in Europe .

• September 2:

Concert in Beyreuth ()

Michael phones to Ryan White’s mother during her appearance at the Maury Povich US TV Show.

• September 4:

Concert in East Berlin ()

• September 6:

Michael cancels his concert in Gelsenkirchen because of severe throat problems.

"Jam" released on September in Britain enters the Top 75 singles chart as the Highest New Entry at number 14 peaking at number 12. This is the fifth single released from the "Dangerous" album

• September 8:

Concert in Lausanne ()

• September 11:

Michael cancels another concert in Basel ()

• September 13:

Concert at the Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris .

• September 16:

Concert in Toulouse

• September 18:

Concert in Barcelona ()

• September 21:

Concert in Oviedo

• September 23:

Concert in Madrid ()

• September 26:

Concert in Lisbon (Portugal)

• September 28 :

Michael in Bucharest (Roumania)

• September 30 :

Michael officially launches his Heal The World Foundation at an orphanage in Bucharest in presence of the prime minister of Roumania.

• October 1:

Michael’s concert in Bucharest is broadcast live on radio & TV to 61 countries in the world

• October 2:

Michael arrives in Istanbul

Alejandra Loaiza gives birth to Randy Jackson Jr in Colombia, South America.

When Randy learns about it, he flies to Colombia and take Alejandra back to California with their children Genevieve & Randy Jr.

• October 4:

Five hours before Michael is due to perform in Istanbul , the concert is postponed and Michael is on his way to London .

• October 5:

Michael consults a Harley Streetspecialist regarding throat problems. Michael has to cancel the rest of the European tour in order to rest.

• October 6:

Michael flies back home.

• October 10:

cable TV network HBO broadcast another version of the Bucharest concert earning the highest cable TV ratings in history!

• November:

The Heal The World single is released.

• November 14:

Michael is on the cover of TV Guide.

• November 15-18:

The Jacksons-An American Dream is aired on ABC. This mini series about the Jackson family I produced by Jermaine & Margaret and becomes a huge success.

• November 24:

Inside a hangar at New York ’s John F Kennedy Airport , Michael witnesses the loading of 43 tons of medical supplies flown by Heal The World & Americares.

• December 9:

At the Billboard Music Awards, Michael accepts two awards through a video presentation filmed earlier with Phil Collins at Neverland.

Michael arrives in Tokyo and checks in the Capitol Hotel.

• December 10:

At a press conference at the American Consulate, Michael accepts a cheque of $100 000 for Heal The World.

• December 12/14:

Concert at the Tokyo Dome.

• December 15:

Michael visits Sega Enterprises and discusses a new project.

• December 17:

Concert at the Tokyo Dome.

• December 18:

Michael visits Disneyland Tokyo.

• December 19/22/24:

Concerts at the Tokyo Dome.

• December 26-28:

Michael flies to Nagasaki-Ken to visit the amusement park Huis Ten with Tito’s children, the 3T.

• December 29:

Michael returns to Disneyland Tokyo with the 3T.

• December 30/31:

Last concerts at the Tokyo Dome with Slash playing the guitar!