Canada in 1988
You were born in 1988 in Canada, the year of the Calgary Olympics and the Ben Johnson scandal. Alannah Myles was about to take over the world with Black Velvet.
💰 How much things cost in 1988
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 0.95 CAD/L | estimate |
| Cinema ticket | 6 CAD | estimate |
| Coffee | 1.12 CAD | estimate |
| Ice cream | 1 CAD | estimate |
🎵 The music of 1988
The song of the year: Alannah Myles – Black Velvet (pop)
The summer hit: Glass Tiger – Someday
Other songs people listened to in 1988:
- George Michael – Faith
- INXS – Never Tear Us Apart
- Cheap Trick – The Flame
- Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
- Debbie Gibson – Out of the Blue
- Tiffany – I Think We're Alone Now
📰 What happened in 1988
Event of the year: Calgary Winter Olympics; Ben Johnson wins gold then disqualified for doping
Sport: Calgary Olympics: Ben Johnson wins the 100m then disqualified; doping scandal
💻 Technology and everyday life
Tech news: Calgary Olympics: Canada hosts the Winter Olympics; Ben Johnson scandal
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