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 are chronicled in this video:

01/16/84 - American Music Awards
01/27/84 - Pepsi Burns Injury
01/28/84 - Leaves Hospital
02/07/84 - Guinness Book of World Records Event
02/26/84 - Pepsi Bottlers Event
02/27/84 - Pepsi Commercials Premiere on MTV
02/28/84 - The Grammy Awards
03/06/84 - First Scalp Surgery
04/18/84 - Second Scalp Surgery
05/04/84 - Katherine’s Birthday Party
05/15/84 - Meeting President Reagan at The White House
06/15/84 - Victory Tour Tickets go on Sale
07/02/84 - The Jacksons' Victory’ Album is Released
07/05/84 - Victory Tour Press Conference
07/06/84 - Victory Tour Begins
09/06/84 - Frank DiLeo's Press Statement
10/30/84 - Visiting Disneyland
11/20/84 - Receiving Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
12/09/84 - Victory Tour Ends and He Quits The Jacksons