What happened and who was famous in 2008? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2008.

From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we’ll explore the most significant occurrences from 2008, highlighting key moments that continue to impact our lives today.

Learn how the U.S. housing market, low interest rates, deregulation and global interdependence led to the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Explore the origins, effects and lessons of the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on the world.

Historical events from year 2008. Learn about 306 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2008 or search by date or keyword.

Learn about the major events, news, and milestones that shaped the year 2008, such as Barack Obama's election, Fidel Castro's retirement, and the Large Hadron Collider. Find out more about the celebrities, sports, science, and politics of 2008 in this comprehensive article.

August. August 8 – 24 – The United States compete at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China and win 36 gold, 39 silver, and 37 bronze medals. Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal, breaking the record set by Mark Spitz, and sets the record for the most golds in a single Olympics.

The 2008 United States presidential election was the 56th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The Democratic ticket of Barack Obama, the junior senator from Illinois, and Joe Biden, the senior senator from Delaware, defeated the Republican ticket of John McCain, the senior senator from Arizona, and Sarah Palin ...

A review of the most memorable news events of 2008, from the U.S. presidential election to the Russia-Georgia conflict, from food shortages to Stonehenge revelations. Learn about the context, causes and consequences of these history-in-the-making moments with links to related articles.

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.