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1988 in Poland

Explore 8 historical events and records for Poland in 1988.

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Historical records for Poland in 1988

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 8 of 8 unique records.

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November

November 1988

Closure-Shipyards

Jaruzelski, Wojciech · Gdansk · President of Poland · Government / Government of Poland

The Gdansk shipyards are closed down

Other events (month unknown)

1988

Arrest of Political prisoners

Jaruzelski, Wojciech · Warsaw · President of Poland · Government / Government of Poland

Political prisoners are released

1988

Arrest of Political prisoners

Walesa, Lech · Party Leader of Solidarity · Politics / Solidarity

Political prisoners are released

1988

Legislation

Walesa, Lech · Party Leader of Solidarity · Government / Government of Poland

Solidarity is legalized

1988

Solidarity

Walesa, Lech · Party Leader of Solidarity · Government / Government of Poland

Solidarity is legalized

1988

Solidarity

Walesa, Lech · Party Leader of Solidarity · Politics / Solidarity

Solidarity is legalized. Political prisoners are released

1988

Strike

Jaruzelski, Wojciech · Silesia · President of Poland · Government / Government of Poland

Steel strikes in Silesia. Coal strikes in Silesia

1988

Strike

Walesa, Lech · Party Leader of Solidarity · Politics / Solidarity

Solidarity strikes lead to negotiation with the Government

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