The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence. Date: November 16, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
The first Fairtrade label, Max Havelaar, is launched in the Netherlands. Date: November 15, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
IsraeliโPalestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by the Palestinian National Council. Date: November 15, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
In the Soviet Union, the uncrewed Shuttle Buran makes its only space flight. Date: November 15, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush is elected as the 41st president. Date: November 8, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 8 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
LancangโGengma earthquakes: At least 730 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the ChinaโMyanmar border in Yunnan Province. Date: November 6, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 6 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
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 โ ๐ Other events on November 3 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 703 crashes in Biaลobrzegi, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland, killing one person and injuring several more. Date: November 2, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
The Morris worm, the first Internet-distributed computer worm to gain significant mainstream media attention, is launched from MIT. Date: November 2, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow due to Soviet listening devices in the building structure. Date: October 27, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on October 27 ๐ Events on this day in 1988 ๐ On This Day (Today)