1988 in Estonia

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This article lists events that occurred during 1988 in Estonia .

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

• 1988 in Estonian television

References

1. 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. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
4. "Biography". International Skating Union. 15 March 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
5. "Nõmmik, Salme". Eesti Entsüklopeedia (in Estonian). Retrieved 26 November 2024.