 Robert Palmer on Totally Awesome 80s. I didn't mean to turn you on. 80s timeline. What was happening in May of 1989? Well, police in California were called to a jewelry store after employees reported a suspicious person. Turned out to be Michael Jackson shopping in disguise. Colonel Oliver North was convicted for his role in the Iran-Contra affair. And the final episodes of Moonlighting and Family Ties were broadcast. Also, May 1989 saw a number one hit for Paula Abdul. Here's Forever Your Girl.