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1988 in United States of America — Page 2
Explore 53 historical events and records for United States of America in 1988.
Historical records for United States of America in 1988
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President of United States of America
Gives the keynote address at the Democrats national convention
President of United States of America
Unsuccessfully seeks the Presidential nomination, 2nd attempt
President of USA
Appointed Republican Party presidential nominee
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Beach Boys are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Speed the Plow Broadway
David Mamet's Speed the Plow opened on Broadway, satirizing dealmaking and moral compromise within the film industry.
The Accused
Stars as Sarah Tobias in The Accused, a legal drama about the aftermath of sexual assault.
The Dead Pool
Makes his final appearance as Harry Callahan in The Dead Pool.
The Last Temptation of Christ
Directs, New York, The Last Temptation of Christ
When Love Comes to Town
BB King records a track with Irish rockers U2, "When Love Comes to Town," for their album Rattle and Hum
Working Girl
Directs Working Girl
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 1
Begins the archival live series You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore with its first multi-disc volume.
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 2
Releases the second You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore volume, centered on the 1974 Helsinki concerts.
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