2008 (MMVIII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2008th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 8th year of the 3rd millennium …

Historical events from year 2008. Learn about 303 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2008 or search by date or keyword.

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 …

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 Knight.

Mar 7, 2024 · In 2008, the world witnessed several pivotal events that shaped our collective history. The global financial crisis shook economies worldwide, while Barack Obama’s historic …

Nov 4, 2008 · Barack Obama became the first Black American elected president in 2008, a year that also brought the release of “Iron Man,” the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

What happened in the year 2008 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 2008.

If you haven't been keeping news clippings for your 2008 scrapbook, you might've forgotten what happened earlier this year. That's where HowStuffWorks comes in. Here are 10 headlines …

Jan 17, 2024 · From countless people losing their homes to wildfires and financial crises to countless more losing their jobs and financial security, 2008 was definitely a challenging time …

The Detroit Red Wings win their 11th Stanley Cup, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals in six games. June 7 – Big Brown, previously undefeated, fails to become …