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