Add family and friends to see how old they were in 1988 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jessica
Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples
by Paulo Coelho
Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance
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GSM standardization begins
Late 20th century digital revolution and computing
by Robert Zemeckis
Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century
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Republican Party
Reaganomics, Cold War escalation then thaw, end of Cold War
by George Michael
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
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Year-End Close
+12% from previous year
Reagan/Clinton bull market
Handheld console revolution
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