1988

1988 was a leap year starting on Friday. It was preceded by 1987 and succeeded by 1989.

Events

 * Middleton Galleries is founded
 * Sporting store chain Ultimate Sports is founded
 * Brunant hosted the World Football Championship

Births

 * 6 March: Hayley Watson, sprinter
 * 22 March: Kevin Martin, basketballer
 * 26 July: Andina Decamp, singer-songwriter