1988

1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (dominical letter CB) of the Gregorian calendar, the 1988th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 988th year of the 2nd millennium, the 88th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1980s decade.

In the 20th century, the year 1988 has the most Roman numeral digits (11).

1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States (NSFNET) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol, Internet Relay Chat. The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988.

The Soviet Union began its major restructuring towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its gradual collapse. The first extrasolar planet, Gamma Cephei Ab (confirmed in 2002) was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to eradicate polio, a feat that is nearly complete as of 2015.

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April 2031

by: Warrant

They say the sky used to be blue I don't quite believe it
It's probably always been the color that it is
And there were cotton candy clouds and birds to fly through it
Just stories we all love to tell our kids
So I'll close my electronic door and keep the cold outside
Hug my aluminium pillow so tight
And pray the radiation doesn't make me sick tonight
There used to be a wind wasn't caused by fans
I wonder how it would of felt in my hair
And the nuclear ring around the moon was caused by man
If it was then it's much to late to care
So I'll put my saftey goggles and gaze out at the sun
The artificial atmosphere machines give off a constant hum
In a world thats cold and peaceful April 2031
No more sky and no more trees
(April 2031)
No more oxygen to breathe
(April 2031)
No more hate and no more war
(April 2031)
Nothing left worth fighting for 2031
As far back as Vietnam we should of learned our lesson
But we closed our eyes and sent our son's away
And they told us we were winning as they sold more ammunition
Some were angry most just looked the other way
Ohh, nights illuminated by the endless glowing sand
That swallowed all the oceans and choked off all the land
In a world beyond resuscitation even by God's hand
No more moutains no more sea
(April 2031)
No more you and no more me
(April 2031)
No more music no more songs
(April 2031)
No God left to blame it on
(April 2031)
No more children playing April 2031
No more need for praying April 2031
No more children playing April 2031




Latest News for: april 1988

Tarun Bajaj new Revenue Secretary in major bureaucratic reshuffle

International Business Times 25 Mar 2025
Bajaj, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official who had earlier served as Additional Secretary in Prime Minister's Office, was serving as Secretary, Economic Affairs since April 30, ...

Elevator down for repairs, courthouse stairs up for business

Uvalde Leader News 25 Mar 2025
The county installed the three-floor hydraulic elevator in 1988 ... Work is expected to be completed by mid-April ... elevator as workers modernize the 37-year-old elevator, originally installed in 1988.

How Taylor's Watford inspired a dad and lad to visit 92 grounds in 18 months

Yahoo Daily News 25 Mar 2025
“When we went to see Crewe v Hereford back in April 1988, on a wet Friday night (and of course it was a 0-0 draw) that would have cost £2.80 for a seat in the main stand, as a kid, and adults were £4,” smiled Giles.

Eddie Jordan: Formula 1's great disruptor

Autosport 20 Mar 2025
Pull the 21 April 1988 edition of Autosport from the archives and you’ll find an ...

Three Generations of Professional Decorating Expertise

The Tribune Papers 20 Mar 2025
Here, Monica Davis has worked with her parents for years—since the opening of the first store on April 1, 1988—and is now the store manager. Her team of professionals freely provides pertinent advice to ensure projects proceed with ease ... Allen ... .

The Soviet spy who even duped the woman who thought she was his mother

The Daily Telegraph 20 Mar 2025
She nodded ... Her world fell apart again, she said, when Scotland Yard called her home in Holland in April 1988 to say that her son had been arrested ... Vaclav Jelinek was arrested in 1988 after he was found making contact with his Czech handlers Credit ... .

The real reason Tom Cruise hangs out with Ana de Armas

Newsner 19 Mar 2025
Are they truly a couple, in a romantic sense?. The speculation has everyone talking ... Dated Ben Affleck ... Born on April 30, 1988, in Havana, Cuba, De Armas made her big splash in Hollywood with her role as Joi, the holographic AI, in Blade Runner 2049 ... .

Popular musicians you may not know were born in Upstate NY, ranked

The Post-Standard 19 Mar 2025
Updated. Mar. 19, 2025, 12.24 p.m. By Jade Pennyman . Contributing Writer ... Post MaloneCourtesy of Vivid Seats ... Portrait of American Jazz musician Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (1907 - 1994) at the New York Music Awards, New York, New York, April 8, 1988.

Mooney, Slack among District 12 Hall of Fame inductees

Times Recorder - Zanesville 16 Mar 2025
This year’s class is Fort Frye girls’ coach Don Strahler, Ann Mooney of New Lexington (Class of 1985), Jessie Slack of Sheridan (2005), Todd Antill of Shadyside (1988) and Tyler Engle of Fort Frye (2007).

Shah to attend AR relocation ceremony in Mizoram

The Times of India 13 Mar 2025
... battalion headquarters from Aizawl commenced in 1988 during the Mizo National Front administration under chief minister Laldenga, following the killing of 12 civilians by Assam Rifles personnel.

Nicolas Cage dismissed in ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit, but assault claims against their son remain

The Los Angeles Times 11 Mar 2025
... sued her ex and their 34-year-old son, Weston Cage, alleging the latter left her with 'life threatening injuries' in an assault that occurred in April 2024. Fulton dated Nicolas Cage from 1988 to 1991.

Weston Cage's mom Christina Fulton reacts to his engagement news one year after 'vicious attack' ...

The Daily Mail 08 Mar 2025
Last month, it was revealed that she is suing both the actor and Weston following an alleged physical altercation that took place in April 2024 ... Fulton filed her lawsuits against Cage and their son after Weston allegedly assaulted her in April 2024.

Nicolas Cage's son Weston announces engagement to girlfriend after 'vicious attack' on mom Christina Fulton ...

The Daily Mail 07 Mar 2025
Last month, it was revealed that she is suing both the actor and their son Weston following an alleged physical altercation that took place in April 2024 ... Fulton and Cage began dating in 1988 and welcomed Weston in 1990.

How many people live in leasehold properties?

The Spectator 06 Mar 2025
Olav V of Norway was entertained twice, in October 1962 and again in April 1988, although never at Buckingham Palace ...Margrethe II also undertook two state visits, in April 1974 and again in February 2000, both times to Windsor Castle ... Source ... .

Is Devon Toews related to Jonathan Toews? Explaining connection between NHL stars

The Times of India 05 Mar 2025
If you're a fan of the NHL, you've likely found yourself asking yourself at some point ... Born on April 29, 1988, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jonathan became renowned as the Blackhawks' long-standing captain ... Selke Trophy (top defensive forward).
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