The economy underwent a global financial crisis in 2008 following the American subprime mortgage crisis from the previous year, causing the worst recession since the Great Depression.
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.
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
January 14, 2008 President Bush, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on a multi-nation tour of the Middle East, views a model of the proposed Masdar City, a planned green, sustainable community of 25,000 people, which will be fully solar-powered and use light rail for transportation.
The 2008 housing meltdown was brutal — home values collapsed, millions of Americans were pushed into foreclosure and trillions in household wealth evaporated. Now, housing analyst Melody Wright ...
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.
In 2008, the world witnessed several pivotal events that shaped our collective history. The global financial crisis shook economies worldwide, while Barack Obama’s historic election as the first African American US President symbolized hope and change.
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