8888 Uprising Ends in Myanmar, September 18, 1988

The 8888 Uprising begins in Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar). Led by students, hundreds of thousands join in nationwide protests against the one-party regime. On September 18, the demonstrations end in a military crackdown, killing thousands. Date: August 8, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 8 📅 Events on this day…

A report by the Surgeon General of the United States C. Everett Koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine. Date: May 16, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 16 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today)…

Eritrean War of Independence: Having defeated the Nadew Command, the Eritrean People's Liberation Front enters the town of Afabet, victoriously concluding the Battle of Afabet. Date: March 20, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 20 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries attempt to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's request, the Indian military suppresses the rebellion within 24 hours. Date: November 3, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 3 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

New Parliament House, Canberra officially opens. Date: May 9, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 9 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988Pope John Paul II Canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs, June 19, 1988Sri Lankan Tamil Mercenaries Attempt Maldives Coup, Indian Military…

General Henri Namphy, president of Haiti, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by General Prosper Avril. Date: September 18, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988Hurricane Gilbert Strongest Recorded Western Hemisphere…