You've stumbled upon the most iconic of months: September 1985. A time when MTV was king, synth-pop was at its peak, and shoulder pads were a fashion statement.

Here's a list of the top 5 events of the month:

• 1. MTV's VH1 Premiere
• 2. Wham! releases "Make It Easy"
• 3. Parachute Pants become the talk of the town
• 4. Compact Discs start to take over the world
• 5. Arcade culture peaks