The world in
1988
In 1988, The Summer Olympics were held in Seoul, South Korea, Rain Man topped the box office, and “Faith” by George Michael led the charts.
Music
The #1 song of 1988 was “Faith” by George Michael.
Movies
The biggest movie of 1988 was Rain Man.
Events
- The Summer Olympics were held in Seoul, South Korea
- The Morris worm disrupted thousands of early internet computers
- The Soviet Union began withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan
Prices
- Gallon of gas: ~$0.95
- Postage stamp: $0.25
Who led
US President: Ronald Reagan.
Notable birth
Rihanna was born in 1988.
Fun fact
Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time' became a surprise bestseller.
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About the data
Facts are compiled from public sources — Billboard year-end charts, box-office records, Wikipedia year timelines, and USPS/BLS price history — and rewritten in our own concise words. Every Yearmark poster is drawn from original type, color, and pattern — never copyrighted album or movie artwork. More about the data.