Soviet Defense Minister Yazov Orders Afghanistan Withdrawal, April 7, 1988

Benazir Bhutto is sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to head the government of a Muslim-majority state. Date: December 2, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 2 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988Wrigley Field Hosts…

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 → 📅 Other events on October 27 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988Japanese American Internment…

The United States Congress votes to override President Ronald Reagan's veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. Date: March 22, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988Palestinian National Council Proclaims Independent State…

In Israel John Demjanjuk is sentenced to death for war crimes committed in World War II, although the verdict is later overturned. Date: April 18, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988Michael Stone Attacks…

The United States launches Operation Praying Mantis against Iranian naval forces in the largest naval battle since World War II. Date: April 18, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1988John Demjanjuk Sentenced to Death…