The year 2008 was the eighth hottest year on record, tied with 2001. The year began with a La Niña that continued from late 2007, with unusually cold temperatures occurring the Middle East, central Asia, and China.
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.
2008: Facts & Events That Happened in This Year - The Fact Site
Discover the most significant events of 2008, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year
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What happened and who was famous in 2008? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 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.
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 moments that would shape the world for quite a long time into the future.
1st July » 2008 riot in Mongolia known as Rioting erupts in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. 10th July » Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all charges by a United Nations Tribunal accusing him of war crimes.