1988⚡ Event
Doug Williams in Super Bowl XXII
Doug Williams made history as the first African-American quarterback to play in and win the Super Bowl, leading the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII.
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What Happened in 1988?
Explore 9 historical moments from 1988 — 9 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1988(9)
1988⚡ Event
Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede
The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast voted to secede from Azerbaijan and join Armenia on February 20, 1988, triggering the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
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1988⚡ Event
Sumgait pogrom
The Armenian community of Sumgait in Azerbaijan was the target of a violent pogrom.
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1988⚡ Event
Operation Flavius
During Operation Flavius, the SAS killed three Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers who were planning to bomb a British military parade in Gibraltar.
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1988⚡ Event
Seikan Tunnel opens
The 53.85 km Seikan Tunnel opened, connecting the cities of Hakodate and Aomori in Japan. It was the longest railway tunnel in the world at the time of its opening.
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1988⚡ Event
China-Vietnam Naval Skirmish
China defeated Vietnam in a naval altercation near the Spratly Islands. China was attempting to establish oceanographic observation posts in the disputed territory.
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1988⚡ Event
Halabja Chemical Attack
On March 16, 1988, Iraqi forces attacked the Kurdish town of Halabja with chemical weapons, killing up to 5,000 people during the Iran–Iraq War.
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1988⚡ Event
Battle of Afabet
Eritrean People's Liberation Front troops encircled Ethiopian forces, gaining a decisive victory in the Eritrean War of Independence.
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1988⚡ Event
Evan Mecham Impeachment
Evan Mecham, Governor of Arizona, was removed from office after being convicted in his impeachment trial.
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Born in 1988(0)
No births recorded for 1988.
Deaths in 1988(0)
No deaths recorded for 1988.
Dates in 1988
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1988?
- 1988 saw 9 notable historical moments, including 9 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1988?
- Key events of 1988 include: Doug Williams in Super Bowl XXII, Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede, Sumgait pogrom.
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