1988 in History

1988

The United States launches Operation Praying Mantis against Iranian naval forces in the largest naval battle since World

The United States launches Operation Praying Mantis against Iranian naval forces in the largest naval battle since World

1988

In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later o

In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later o

1988

Near Maui, Hawaii, flight attendant Clarabelle "C

Near Maui, Hawaii, flight attendant Clarabelle "C

1988

The PEPCON disaster rocks Henderson, Nevada, as tons of Space Shuttle fuel detonate during a fire

The PEPCON disaster rocks Henderson, Nevada, as tons of Space Shuttle fuel detonate during a fire

1988

All thirty-six passengers and crew are killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashes into Mt

All thirty-six passengers and crew are killed when Widerøe Flight 710 crashes into Mt

1988

A fire at Illinois Bell's Hinsdale Central Office triggers an extended 1AESS network outage once considered to be the "w

A fire at Illinois Bell's Hinsdale Central Office triggers an extended 1AESS network outage once considered to be the "w

1988

New Parliament House, Canberra officially opens

New Parliament House, Canberra officially opens

1988

Carrollton bus collision: A drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 71 near Carrollton, Kentucky hits a conve

Carrollton bus collision: A drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 71 near Carrollton, Kentucky hits a conve

1988

Soviet–Afghan War: After more than eight years of fighting, the Soviet Army begins to withdraw 115,000 troops from Afgha

Soviet–Afghan War: After more than eight years of fighting, the Soviet Army begins to withdraw 115,000 troops from Afgha

1988

A report by the Surgeon General of the United States C

A report by the Surgeon General of the United States C

1988

Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

1988

Section 28 of the United Kingdom's Local Government Act 1988, a controversial amendment stating that a local authority c

Section 28 of the United Kingdom's Local Government Act 1988, a controversial amendment stating that a local authority c

1988

Somaliland War of Independence: The Somali National Movement launches a major offensive against Somali government forces

Somaliland War of Independence: The Somali National Movement launches a major offensive against Somali government forces

1988

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1988

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect

1988

Three cars on a train carrying hexogen to Kazakhstan explode in Arzamas, Gorky Oblast, USSR, killing 91 and injuring abo

Three cars on a train carrying hexogen to Kazakhstan explode in Arzamas, Gorky Oblast, USSR, killing 91 and injuring abo

1988

Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 046, a McDonnell Douglas MD-81, crashes short of the runway at Libertador General José de S

Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 046, a McDonnell Douglas MD-81, crashes short of the runway at Libertador General José de S

1988

The Ariane 4 rocket is launched on its maiden flight

The Ariane 4 rocket is launched on its maiden flight

1988

Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs

Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs

1988

Haitian president Leslie Manigat is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant General Henri Namphy

Haitian president Leslie Manigat is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant General Henri Namphy