1988

The Summer Olympics were held in Seoul, South Korea, from September 17 to October 2, 1988. The games were notable for the participation of both the Soviet Union and the United States, amid the Cold War, and for significant athletic achievements, including Florence Griffith-Joyner’s record-breaking performances in track and field.

On August 10, 1988, the U.S. Congress passed the Civil Liberties Act, which formally apologized and provided reparations to Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II. The act was a significant acknowledgment of the injustices faced by these individuals.

On August 20, 1988, the Iran-Iraq War, which had lasted for eight years, officially ended with a ceasefire brokered by the United Nations. The war resulted in massive casualties and destruction in both countries.