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What Made 1988 Memorable In 25 Retro Photos

There are some decades, and some years, that stand out the most when thinking about the past. Things have changed a whole lot throughout the last 40 years or so, and it is interesting to see. It is pretty crazy to think about how drastically everything has evolved and changed in such a relatively short amount of time. The 1980s were one of those decades that some folks remember the most.
To be more exact, 1988 was a year to remark upon. This year saw many changes and developments in society and in pop culture. Popular bands like U2 and Guns n Roses were touring, fashion was becoming bolder and more grungy, and technology was advancing at speedy rates. 1988 was a year to remember for many, and one that contained tons of fond memories.
All in all, 1988 was a special year marked by dozens of important events and notable changes. Here, we have collected 25 images from throughout the year documenting some major and minor events in people's lives.