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What Made 1988 Memorable In 25 Retro Photos

Two images from 1988.

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Published July 04, 2025

Published July 04, 2025

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.

Fashion in 1988

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On holiday in 1988

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Queens, NY, 1988

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A high school photo from 1988

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A family photo, 1988

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Their first computer, 1988

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Father and son, 1988

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Freshman in 1988

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Jeff Goldblum in 1988

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Attending a wedding, 1988

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A cool kid, 1988

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First day of school, 1988

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Going out for a spin, 1988

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A woman and her boombox, 1988

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Bike tricks, 1988

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Friends at Taco Bell, 1988

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High schoolers, 1988

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An architect in his office, 1988

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A house party in Seattle, 1988

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A kid on the Apple llc Plus, 1988

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Heading to town, 1988

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College, 1988

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Beating Super Mario Bros. in 1988

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Mass school vaccinations after a case of the measles, 1988

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At the Grand Canyon, 1988

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