1988 in Estonia

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.
• 16 June – the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia Karl Vaino was replaced by Vaino Väljas.
• July – Intermovement was established.
• 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
• 17 December –
• Liisa Ehrberg, racing cyclist
• Grethe Grünberg, ice dancer

Deaths

• 21 September – Salme Nõmmik, economic geographer and professor

See also

• 1988 in Estonian television

References