Top 10 Events in the 80s that Changed Things FOREVER

The 80s changed everything! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for major events and trends of the 1980s that have reverberated through history. Our countdown of things that happened in the 80s that changed things forever includes Discovery of the DNA Fingerprint, A Global Spike in Political Assassinations, Deng Xiaoping’s “Open Door” Policy & China’s Rise as a Superpower, and more! Do the ‘80s hold a special place in your heart? Let us know in the comments below!

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