The first Apple commercial for Macintosh was directed by Ridley Scott and aired nationally only once, in the 3rd quarter of the 1984 Super Bowl. With the benefit of over 40 years of hindsight, what are your thoughts on where tech has taken society? It is not lost on me that I am typing this on an iPhone.. | Jack Carr

In 1984, while filming a Pepsi commercial, Michael Jackson suffered severe burns after a pyrotechnic mishap ignited his hair. Though quickly extinguished, the fire caused second and third-degree burns, exposing part of his skull and leaving lasting physical and emotional scars. Jackson endured multiple surgeries and used makeup, wigs, and hats to cover the injuries. | History In Pictures