2008⚡ Event
Mikheil Saakashvili Re-elected President of Georgia
Mikheil Saakashvili was decisively re-elected as President of Georgia in "the first genuinely competitive presidential election" in the country's history.
politics
What Happened in 2008?
Explore 15 historical moments from 2008 — 12 events, 3 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2008(12)
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London low emission zone begins operation
The London low emission zone, charging certain diesel-powered commercial vehicles to enter Greater London, came into operation on February 4, 2008.
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Super Tuesday tornado outbreak
Eighty-seven tornadoes occurred over the course of the Super Tuesday tornado outbreak across multiple U.S. states, causing 56 deaths and over $1 billion in damage.
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Namdaemun Gate Arson
The Namdaemun gate in Seoul, South Korea's first National Treasure, was severely damaged by arson on February 10, 2008.
disaster
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2008 East Timorese assassination attempts
Rebel East Timorese soldiers invaded the homes of President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, seriously wounding the former.
politics
2008⚡ Event
Northern Illinois University Shooting
A gunman opened fire into a crowded lecture hall at Northern Illinois University, killing five people and injuring twenty-one others.
disaster
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B-2 Spirit crash in Guam
A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber crashed on the runway shortly after takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
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Misha Defonseca admits Holocaust memoir forgery
Belgian author Misha Defonseca admitted that her bestselling memoir about surviving the Holocaust was in fact a literary forgery.
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2008⚡ Event
Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal
The New York Times revealed that Eliot Spitzer, Governor of New York, had patronized a prostitution ring.
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2008⚡ Event
GRB 080319B Observed
The gamma-ray burst GRB 080319B, the farthest object from Earth that was observable by the naked eye, was observed.
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2008⚡ Event
Farthest Naked-Eye Event Observed
The gamma-ray burst GRB 080319B was observed, setting a record for the farthest event from Earth observable with the naked eye.
sciencespace
2008⚡ Event
Bhutan's first National Assembly election
The Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party, led by Jigme Thinley, won 45 out of 47 seats in Bhutan's first National Assembly election on March 24, 2008.
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Born in 2008(3)
2008🎂 Birth
Birth of Abby Ryder Fortson
Abby Ryder Fortson, an American actress, was born.
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Deaths in 2008(0)
No deaths recorded for 2008.
Dates in 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2008?
- 2008 saw 15 notable historical moments, including 12 events, 3 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2008?
- Key events of 2008 include: Mikheil Saakashvili Re-elected President of Georgia, London low emission zone begins operation, Super Tuesday tornado outbreak.
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