In January, 1989, Michael Jackson finished his Bad World Tour, somewhat marking the completion of the Bad era. The rest of year consisted of various award show appearances, numerous video releases and commercial business announcements.

1989 was a year for Michael to cool down and decide what steps he wanted to make as a creative force and allround entertainer.

Here is a breakdown of events that took place this year:

00:00 1989 Rewind
00:05 01/27/89 The last concert on the Bad World Tour
02:22 01/30/89 Attends the American Music Awards
03:33 02/13/89 'Leave Me Alone' is released
03:48 02/14/89 Parts ways with manager, Frank Dileo
03:52 04/13/89 Attends the Soul Train Awards
05:25 04/16/89 '2300 Jackson Street' is released
06:12 05/05/89 Caught Disguised in a strip mall
06:45 06/10/89 Gifts Ryan White a Mustang car
07/03/89 'Liberian Girl' is released
07/28/89 California Raisins television commercial debuts
07:27 09/13/89 LA Gear Press Conference
07:50 10/12/89 Opens School Auditorium
09:25 11/15/89 Sammy Davis Jr. tribute performance
10:43 11/16/89 Makes an appearance on the Arsenio Hall show
12:31 12/89 Tops Forbes’ Most Paid Entertainer

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