May 1988

Monday 02:

The last B-1 Lancer is delivered to the United States by Rockwell International.

Friday 06:

An airplane going from Namsos to Brønnøysund in Norway crashes into the side of the Torghatten mountain, and all the 36 passengers and crew dies.

Tuesday 10:

Michel Rocard becomes Prime Minister of France.

Sunday 15:

Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan: After more than eight years of fighting, the Red Army begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Monday 16:

A report by American Surgeon General C. Everett Koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine.

Tuesday 24:

Section 28 is passed as law by Parliament in the United Kingdom.

Wednesday 25:

1988 - The Berulsemann was born.