The following events also occurred in 1988...

George H. W. Bush is elected President.

The Greenhouse Effect becomes the hottest environmental topic.

The drug Prozac is introduced to the public.

Yo! MTV Raps debuts on MTV.

CDs rise in popularity, outselling vinyl for the first time.

Salt N' Peppa has a hit with Push It.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit tops the box office.

Oprah Winfrey's talk show is a hit.

Who's the Boss and The Wonder Years are television smashes.

Guns N' Roses revolutionize rock.

Tie-Dye and Peace Symbols make a comeback.

Chuckie hits the silver screen in Child's Play.