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The year 2008 (MMVIII) of the Gregorian Calendar began on a Tuesday and ended on a Wednesday. During the year, Barack Obama defeats John McCain to become the 44th President of the USA and the first African-American in the role. The “Credit Crunch” – collapse of the U.S. subprime mortgage financial crisis begins to take a grip around the world. Casualties include Lehman Brothers, USA and Northern Rock (UK). In October, President George W Bush announces an emergency financial stimulus of $700 Billion to aid ailing financial institutions. Russia lends 4 Billion Euros to Iceland. Hungary receives $25 Billion aid from International Banking Organisations. The price of petroleum rises dramatically exceeding $100 per barrel for the first time ever, food and fuel prices rise rapidly around the world. Many allied troops are killed in peace-keeping duties in Afghanistan and Iraq during the year.
Kosovo formally declares its independence from Serbia, Fidel Castro resigns as president of Cuba, Radovan Karadzic is arrested after a 12 year manhunt following war crimes committed during the Yugoslavian civil war. In excess of 133,000 are killed in Myanmar by Cyclone Nargis, Dmitry Medvedev becomes the new President of Russia; he replaces Vladimir Putin. Over 69,000 are killed in China by the Wenchuan earthquake. Bill Gates steps down as Chairman of Microsoft to concentrate on his philanthropic works; Delta Air Lines merges with Northwest Airlines, forming the world's largest commercial carrier. The Olympics takes place in Beijing, China from 8th – 24th August. Michael Phelps breaks a new single Olympic record, winning 8 Gold Medals, Usain Bolt, Jamaica wins 3 Gold Medals and breaks 3 world records in the 100 Metres, 200 Metres and 4 X 100M relay. Pirates start to board ships and take hostages off the coast of Somalia. The Large Hadron Collider is switched on for the first time, amongst much concern around the world that this could create a black hole. An extra leap second was added to the end of the year. -
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February 2008
- February 17: Kosovo declares independance from Serbia
- February 24: Fidel Castro resigns as President of Cuba, his brother Raúl Castro is named as his successor.
- February 17: Kosovo declares independance from Serbia
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August 2008
- August 17: Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal at the 2008 Bejing Olympics, one more than previous record holder Mark Spitz
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September 2008
- September 10: The proton beam at CERN, near [[Geneva] is activated, despite public concerns of creating a black hole.
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November 2008
November 4: The United States elects Barack Obama as president, making him the first U.S. African-American president in history.
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Mahalo Answers for 2008
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How far away from the epicenter could the vibrations be felt from the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake? 1 Answer--quote-- According to US Geological Survey an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck Sichuan province today, centered 92 km northwest of Chengdu. --/quot... read more -
Why did Jennifer Bertrand not do a HGTV series after winning the 2008 Design Star contest? 1 AnswerJennifer Bertrand is hosting "Paint-Over! with Jennifer Bertrand", a 1-hour special focusing on her specialty, on HGTV. The show will debut Thursday, January 1,... read more
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In the 2008 Oscars what was the order of award distribution? 1 AnswerMahalo had great Oscar Live Coverage! 8:41 PM: Best Costume Design: Alexandra Byrne for Elizabeth 8:52 PM: Best Animated Feature: Brad Bird for Ratatouille 8:... read more -
Best television shows of 2008? 92 Answers1. Mad Men http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cn6y8AzYPA 2. ... read more
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