1989 | Michael Jackson’s Year In Review | the detail.

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 all-round 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 commerci