Number 1 Songs in 1988 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Mistletoe and Wine"
Cliff Richard
The seemingly ageless Cliff Richard scored his 12th UK number one with this Christmas ballad. It was the best-selling single of 1988 in the UK.
US #1
"Faith"
George Michael
George Michael reinvented himself as a solo artist with this rockabilly-influenced pop track. The Faith album sold 25 million copies and proved Michael could succeed outside Wham!
Biggest Films of 1988 — Box Office Hits
Rain Man
Box Office: $354 million
Dustin Hoffman won the Oscar for his portrayal of autistic savant Raymond Babbitt opposite Tom Cruise. The film won Best Picture and made 'Rain Man' a cultural reference point for autism awareness.
Fashion and Style of 1988
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1988
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1988