Fait général: 4088 is a number for which we're missing a fact (submit one to numbersapi at google mail!).
Fait mathématique: 4088 is the maximum number of pieces a torus can be cut into with 28 cuts.
Culture générale: 4088 is an unremarkable number.
Date historique: March 11th is the day in 1708 that Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.