1988 in Estonia

Estonia-related events during the year of 1988

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This article lists events that occurred during 1988 in Estonia.

Incumbents

Events

  • 13 April – Estonian Popular Front was established. The front organized mass demonstrations against Soviet powers throughout July and August.[1]
  • 16 June – First Secretary of Communist Party of Estonia Karl Vaino was replaced by Vaino Väljas.[1]
  • July – Intermovement was established.[1]
  • In Estonia, 300,000 demonstrated for independence.
  • 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

Deaths

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6571-6.
  2. ^ "Sandra Nurmsalu" (in Estonian). Allstarz.ee. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Liisa Ehrberg". Cycling Archives. de Wielersite. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Biography". International Skating Union. 15 March 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2021.