The 1980s was a decade marked by significant cultural and technological changes. It saw the rise of popular music genres like pop, hip-hop, and heavy metal, with artists such as Michael Jackson and Madonna dominating the charts. The introduction of the personal computer and the growth of video games transformed entertainment and communication. Politically, the 1980s were defined by the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The decade witnessed events like the Reagan administration promoting conservative policies and the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, symbolizing the end of communist control in Eastern Europe.