1988 in Estonia
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- 13 April – the Estonian Popular Front was established. The front organized mass demonstrations against Soviet powers throughout July and August.[1]
- 16 June – the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia Karl Vaino was replaced by Vaino Väljas.[1]
- July – Intermovement was established.[1]
- 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[2]
- 17 December –
- Liisa Ehrberg, racing cyclist[3]
- Grethe Grünberg, ice dancer[4]
