The economy underwent a global financial crisis in 2008 following the American subprime mortgage crisis from the previous year, causing the worst recession since the Great Depression.

What happened and who was famous in 2008? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2008.

Jan 1, 2023 · 2008 saw the first movie of the cinematic Marvel Universe, Iron Man, the start of The Twilight Saga with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, and the premiere of The Dark …

Mar 7, 2024 · 2008 was a significant year, with significant occasions happening all over the planet. From the financial crisis to the ascent of virtual entertainment, the year was loaded with …

Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 2008, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this …

Nov 4, 2008 · On January 1, 2008, with snowflakes falling around him in Buffalo, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby slips a shot past Ryan Miller to win the NHL’s inaugural Winter …

June 3 – Barack Obama secures the 2008 U.S. Democratic Party presidential nomination, becoming the first African American presumptive presidential candidate for a major political party.

1st January » Cyprus and Malta join the Eurozone. 17th January » British Airways Flight 38 crash lands just short of London Heathrow Airport in England with no fatalities. It is the first complete …

Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder Usain Bolt ate 100 chicken nuggets a day (1,000 total) and still managed to win three gold medals while competing and staying in Beijing, China.

Feb 10 The 2008 Namdaemun fire severely damages Namdaemun, the first National Treasure of South Korea. Feb 11 In East Timor, assassination attempts made on independence activists …