1988 in Taiwan
The topic of 1988 in Taiwan is one of the most relevant and debated today. For decades, 1988 in Taiwan has been an object of study and interest for experts from different fields, who have tried to understand its importance and impact on society. In this article, we will explore the various facets of 1988 in Taiwan, from its origins to its impact today. We will analyze the different theories and opinions that exist around 1988 in Taiwan, as well as its evolution over the years. Furthermore, we will examine how 1988 in Taiwan has influenced different aspects of everyday life, and reflect on its possible future and prospects.
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Events from the year 1988 in Taiwan. This year is numbered Minguo 77 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents
- President – Chiang Ching-kuo, Lee Teng-hui
- Vice President – Lee Teng-hui
- Premier – Yu Kuo-hwa
- Vice Premier – Lien Chan, Shih Chi-yang
Events
May
- 24 May – The 37th Miss Universe pageant at Linkou Stadium in Taipei.
June
- 12 June – The opening of National Cheng Kung University Hospital in North District, Tainan City.
- 26 June – The opening of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in West District, Taichung City.
August
- 11 August – The establishment of Federation of Medical Students-Taiwan.
December
- 29 December – The establishment of Ritek.
Births
- 19 March – Lin Tzu-chi, taekwondo player
- 29 March – Huang Yu-ting, speed skater
- 11 April – Yako Chan, singer and actress
- 19 May – Lin Fei-fan, activist
- 12 June – Nieh Pin-chieh, swimmer
- 16 June – Lyan Cheng, actress, model and singer
- 30 June – Puff Kuo, model, actress and singer
- 26 July – Cheng Kai-wen, baseball player
- 29 July – Huang Pei-jia, actress
- 2 August – Nick Chou, actor and singer
- 11 August – Chen Po-liang, captain of Chinese Taipei national football team
- 3 September – Chang Chin-lan, actress
- 17 November – Joanne Tseng, singer and television host
- 22 November – Lorene Jen, artist
- 16 December – Lin Chen-hua, baseball player
- 28 December – Lo Chih-en, football player
Deaths
- 13 January – Chiang Ching-kuo, 77, President (1978–1988).[1]
- 8 March – Ting Chin-Pan, 94, general.
- 27 May – Wu Hsin-hua (吳新華), Taiwanese criminal, received a national record of ten death sentences (execution by shooting).[2]
- 28 December – Xia Chuzhong, 84, general.
References
- ^ Pace, Eric (14 January 1988). "Chiang Ching-kuo Dies at 77, Ending a Dynasty on Taiwan". New York Times. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022. and Southerl, Daniel (14 January 1988). "LONGTIME TAIWANIAN LEADER CHIANG CHING-KUO, 77, DIES". Washington Post. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ Han Cheung (21 May 2023). "Taiwan in Time: The man sentenced to death 10 times". Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
