After the meteoric success of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album the previous year, 1984 was billed to be the artist's biggest year ever. With a national tour planned, a Jacksons album as well as several glittering award show appearances, MJ was reaping the benefits of his newfound level of superstardom as the nation was truly captured by Michael-mania. Here is a breakdown of events that took place this year: 00:00 - 1984 Rewind 00:05 - 01/16/84 - American Music Awards 00:24 - 01/27/84 - Pepsi Burns Injury 01:20 - 01/28/84 - Leaves Hospital 01:32 - 02/07/84 - Guinness Book of World Records Event 02:14 - 02/26/84 - Pepsi Bottlers Event 02:27 - 02/27/84 - Pepsi Commercials Premiere on MTV 02:42 - 02/28/84 - The Grammy Awards 03:48 - 03/06/84 - First Scalp Surgery 04:18 - 04/18/84 - Second Scalp Surgery 04:22 - 05/04/84 - Katherine’s Birthday Party 04:43 - 05/15/84 - Meeting President Reagan at The White House 06:20 - 06/15/84 - Vic
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