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2008 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 and the 21st century, and the 9th year of the 2000s decade.
14 March – Hyderabad International Airport is inaugurated. 18 March – Donkupar Roy of the Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) sworn in as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya. 23 March – India test fires nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile Agni-I having a range of 700 to 900 km.
This year was quite an eventful year in the world of celebrities, too. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had twins, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z finally married. Continue reading to discover the momentous events, headline-making news, iconic music releases, and notable losses that marked the year 2008.
Historical events from year 2008. Learn about 305 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2008 or search by date or keyword.
Sep 19, 2017 · Roshen Dalal takes a deeper look into why the year 2008 will always be considered unforgettable in the history of modern India. Author Roshen Dalal in her new book, ‘India at 70’, explores the journey of India through its 70 years since Independence in the minutest details.
Sep 16, 2018 · 2008 global financial crisis: What government overdid, or didn’t do. India bounced back from 2008 crisis thanks to stimulus packages, but faltered by letting these continue. And it still has a long way to go in ensuring greater coordination between govt and financial regulators. Written by P Vaidyanathan Iyer. follow.
What happened and who was famous in 2008? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2008.
Jun 8, 2020 · Layoffs, stock market crashes and bailouts - America has been through this before. Can we learn from the Great Recession of 2008, or are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?
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.
China Earthquake. An Earthquake measuring 7.8 strikes near Chengdu, Sichuan's provincial capital leaving an estimated 60,000 dead and up to 5 million homeless. Greece Olympic Torch Relay. Olympic Torch Relay begins from Olympia, Greece, promoting the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
