1988 was a huge year for many of us, even for those of us who weren’t there! From important births of people who added wonder to our lives, and tragic celebrity losses – it’s a year that’s worth looking back on for many reasons.
It’s also a year of massive societal and technological developments – even if you weren’t around at the time, you might be aware of some of the bigger changes that unfolded during these 12 months.
Here are some of the biggest events that took place in 1988.