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1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1988th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 988th year of the 2nd millennium, the 88th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1980s decade.
1988 Major News Events in History. North, Poindexter, Secord, and Hakim indicted for their involvement in Iran-Contra affair. The US Senate ratified the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. Burma -- 8888 Pro-Democracy Protest. Benazir Bhutto is elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Jul 25, 2018 · A convoy of Soviet Army armored personnel vehicles cross a bridge in Termez, Uzbekistan, on May 21, 1988, at the Soviet-Afghan border, during the withdrawal of the Red Army from Afghanistan.
Jun 26, 2024 · Here are some sports facts from 1988: The Washington Redskins were the Super Bowl champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, and the Edmonton Oilers clinched the Stanley Cup. During the year 1988, MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 1000th consecutive game.
September 17–October 2 – The United States participates in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea and ranks in third place, bringing home 36 gold, 31 silver and 27 bronze medals for a total of 94 medals behind the Soviet Union in first place and East Germany in second.
Historical events from year 1988. Learn about 857 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1988 or search by date or keyword.
What happened and who was famous in 1988? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1988.
Jan 8, 2024 · Quick Facts from 1988: World Changing Event: The Morris worm was among the first computer worms distributed via the Internet on November 2, 1988. The Top Song was Roll With It by Steve Winwood.
Aug 26, 2020 · The below list of the 88 Most '80s Things About 1988 assembles some of the most important and memorable events from the year - including daring rock experiments, the release of one of the biggest...
1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday in the Gregorian calendar, the 988th year of the 2nd millennium, the 88th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1980s decade. Events. Yellowstone fires of 1988 near Old Faithful. February 13 – Michael Jackson purchases a ranch in Santa Ynez, California.
