1988 in Estonia
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This article lists events that occurred during 1988 in Estonia.
Incumbents
Events
- 13 April – the Estonian Popular Front was established. The front organized mass demonstrations against Soviet powers throughout July and August.[1]
- 16 June – the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia Karl Vaino was replaced by Vaino Väljas.[1]
- July – Intermovement was established.[1]
- In Estonia, 300,000 demonstrated for independence.
- The Estonian language became the official language of Estonia.
- 16 November – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR declared that Estonia is "sovereign" but stopped short of declaring independence.
Births
- 6 December – Sandra Nurmsalu, musician[2]
- 17 December –
- Liisa Ehrberg, racing cyclist[3]
- Grethe Grünberg, ice dancer[4]
Deaths
- 21 September – Salme Nõmmik, economic geographer and professor[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6571-6.
- ^ "Sandra Nurmsalu" (in Estonian). Allstarz.ee. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Liisa Ehrberg". Cycling Archives. de Wielersite. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Biography". International Skating Union. 15 March 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Nõmmik, Salme". Eesti Entsüklopeedia (in Estonian). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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See also: Timeline of Estonian history |