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Historical events from year 2008. Learn about 305 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2008 or search by date or keyword.
Events January–February. January 1 – Cyprus and Malta adopt the euro currency. January 14 – At 19:04:39 UTC, the uncrewed MESSENGER space probe is at its closest approach during its first flyby of the planet Mercury. January 21. Stock markets around the world plunge amid growing fears of a U.S.
7 de mar. de 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 election as the first African American US President symbolized hope and change.
13th March » Gold prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit $1,000 per ounce for the first time. 14th March » A series of 2008 Tibetan unrest e.g riots, protests, and demonstrations erupt in Lhasa and elsewhere in Tibet. 19th March » GRB 080319B: A cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed.
Major Events. Jan 21 Fears of a possible US recession cause a Black Monday for global stock markets, European stocks suffer their worst result since 9/11, and Asian stocks drop as much as 15% Feb 24 Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba due to ill health after nearly fifty years.
Continue reading to discover the momentous events, headline-making news, iconic music releases, and notable losses that marked the year 2008. Events. Discover the remarkable milestones and game-changing moments that made 2008 a year to be remembered.
Here are 10 headlines from 2008 that will go down in history -- and a couple that you might have missed. From Asia to Europe, North America to Africa, and even the land down under, the world was humming with activity. And we haven't just recapped the highlights for you.
