1992 - Michael participates with painter Greg Hildebrandt for a pre-production painting commissioned by a producer for a planned film entitled "Adam at Midnight", a story set in New Orleans where Michael was set to play the lead part as "a male Cinderella type character"; the project was ultimately cancelled.
February 2, 1992 - BONUS: "Michael Jackson: More Dangerous Than Ever" airs on MTV, featuring clips from Michael's career, Dangerous release, and behind-the-scenes of Remember The Time.
February 3, 1992 - Michael attends a Pepsi conference at Radio City Music Hall to sign a Pepsi endorsement deal, which will coincide with his Dangerous World tour. He explains his reasons for touring, and establishes his Heal the World foundation. A group of children sings "Heal the World" as tribute for him.
February 11-18, 1992 - Michael travels 30,000 miles across Africa, visiting hospitals, orphanages, schools, and churches through Gabon, the Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Egypt; in Oyen, he is crowned “King Of Sami” by tribal chief Amon N’Djafolk. In Dar-Es-Salaam, Michael meets President Ali Hassan. Michael also interviews with "Ebony" magazine during his African excursions, discussing comparisons to his 1974 Africa visit, the Dangerous album, where he's heading, and politics.
February 20, 1992 - Michael and friend Brett Barnes shop at Foyles bookstore, Tower Records, and Virgin Records. Upon heading back into the Dorchester hotel, he is knocked over by an excited crowd of fans.
February 21, 1992 - Michael and friend Brett visit Madame Tussauds; Michael views his own waxworks figure while looking through the museum. They also make a quick visit to the London Planetarium.
February 22, 1992 - Michael visits comedian Benny Hill at the Royal Brompton Hospital; he and friend Brett Barnes also visit the Disney toy shop and Madame Tussaud's.
March 5, 1992 - Michael appears at the "National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) Eighth Annual Communications Awards Dinner" in Washington D.C. at the Sheraton Washington Hotel, receiving the "Lifetime Achievement Award".
March 25, 1992 - Michael is honored with a Lifetime Achievement award from the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters. Jesse Jackson’s daughter, Jackie, presents Michael with the award, and confesses to being a big fan.
March 29, 1992 - Michael films the video for 'In The Closet' directed by Herb Ritts and featuring Naomi Campbell. He has dinner with the winner of MTV's "My Dinner with Michael" contest.
May 1, 1992 - Michael receives the "Point of Light" award from Mr. George Bush Sr. at the White House, for his persevering efforts toward disadvantaged and deprived children. He also visits 7-year-old Raynelle Tucker, who was mauled by four dogs two months prior.
May 6, 1992 - Michael, after reading about the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Ramon Sanchez Jr. who is struck by a stray bullet during a drive-by shooting, covers all funeral and burial costs for the Sanchez family.
May 13, 1992 - Michael shoots for his Pepsi commercial entitled "Dreams" with model Vanessa Sandin. Another Pepsi commercial with Michael singing "I'll Be There" on a piano is shot around this time.
June 3, 1992 - Michael receives the "One to One Award" from "Operation One To One", an organization concerned with the betterment of disadvantaged youth; after the acceptance, him and Elizabeth Taylor attend a dinner at the "Tavern on the Green" restaurant in New York City, New York.
June 26, 1992 - Michael Jackson attends a Dangerous Tour launch party in the Olympic Hall with 1,000 guests and receives the "50 Million Award" from Sony for his 50 million in album sales; Michael also presents a check to the Mayor of Munich for the city’s needy children at the capital’s City Hall.
June 27, 1992 - Michael performs in Munich, Germany, at Olympiastadion for his first European stop for his "Dangerous World Tour", and interviews Daily Press about his book "Dancing the Dream" and the ideas represented within; he receives a gift from Mayor Georg Kronawitter. Michael calls friend Glenda Stein; the phone conversation is recorded by husband Sam Stein.
June 27-October 4, 1992 - MTV follows Michael and his crew for the Europe leg of the Dangerous Tour for a series of TV specials called "MTV Dangerous Diaries". Live footage and performances from the tour are mingled with interviews from his band and crew members.
July 6-7, 1992 - Michael performs in Monza, Italy at Stadio Brianteo for his "Dangerous World Tour". Michael earlier talks to friend Glenda Stein's daughter Megan ; the phone conversation is recorded by husband Sam Stein.
July 11, 1992 - Michael performs in Cologne, Germany at Müngersdorfer Stadion for his "Dangerous World Tour". Michael earlier calls friend Glenda Stein about his schedule; the phone conversation is recorded by husband Sam Stein.
September 2, 1992 - Michael calls in to read a poem he wrote in tribute of his late friend Ryan White on "The Maury Povich Show", where Ryan’s mother appears on the show.
September 30, 1992 - Michael visits "Leaganul de Copii Sfanta Ecaterin" orphanage and holds a press conference for his Heal The World Foundation, now officially launched, at "Teatrul de Revista Constantin Tanase" in the presence of Prime Minister Theodor Stolojan.
November 1992 - Michael releases a video statement on BBC's "Going Live!" magazine show, in which he announces a press conference discussing world concerns and their solutions, as well as raising further awareness on his Heal the World Foundation's mission; he also announces a "Heal the World" contest.
November 24, 1992 - Michael speaks at a press conference for his "Heal the World Foundation" in Queens, New York at one of John F. Kennedy International Airport's cargo hangars, announcing that he has teamed up with AmeriCares to deliver relief supplies (including blankets, medicines, shoes and winter clothing) to war-torn Sarajevo, that his foundation will be organizing the "World's Children's Congress" in 1993, made up exclusively of delegates aged 8 to 16 for an "innocent perspective on the world's problems", plans for "Convoy USA", an effort to heal the children of America's inner cities, and speaking on the importance of children in the world.
December 3, 1992 - Michael's message on "Top of the Pops" airs, thanking fans in the UK for the success of "Heal the World", stating that all of the proceeds will go to the "Heal the World Foundation", and revealing the message behind his song.
December 9, 1992 - Michael's acceptance of three awards on the "1992 Billboard Awards" via video message, including the "No. 1 World Album Award" for "Dangerous", "No. 1 World Single Award" for "Black or White", and the "Special Award Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of 'Thriller'", airs.
December 25, 1992 - Michael's message on "Top of the Pops" airs, telling people to keep loving one another even after Christmas, and briefly talks of his Heal the World Foundation.
December 26, 1992 - During "Parade Of Stars", a telethon for donations to the "United Negro College Fund", Michael speaks on the importance of equal rights to education and on the "Michael Jackson Scholarship Program" benefits. A taped performance of "Heal The World" is contributed for the show.