Your place in the Universe on 1988
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Get your map!1988 (MCMLXXXVIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1988th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1988 a year special to you? Discover what 1988 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1988, 1988 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1988, how old is someone born in 1988 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1988.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1988, Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989. During his presidency, he revitalized the economy through supply-side economics and helped end the Cold War through diplomacy with the Soviet Union.
In 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). During her premiership, she pursued free-market reforms, privatization, and was known for her firm leadership during the Falklands War.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1988 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1988, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Roll With It by Steve Winwood
The number 1 song in the UK in 1988, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Got To Be Certain by Kylie Minogue
The most popular movie and box office hit was Like Someone in Love by Abbas Kiarostami
Someone born in 1988 is 37 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1988 was the Year of the Dragon.
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