2008
7 people are killed and 11 more are injured in a massacre in Akihabara
7 people are killed and 11 more are injured in a massacre in Akihabara
2008 in History
61 events found for 2008
2008
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people
2008
Sudan Airways Flight 109 crashes at Khartoum International Airport, killing 30 people
Sudan Airways Flight 109 crashes at Khartoum International Airport, killing 30 people
2008
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology to Canada's First Nations in regard to abuses a
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology to Canada's First Nations in regard to abuses a
2008
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is launched into orbit
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is launched into orbit
2008
A suicide bomber dressed as an Iraqi policeman detonates an explosive vest, killing 25 people
A suicide bomber dressed as an Iraqi policeman detonates an explosive vest, killing 25 people
2008
In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Mo
In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Mo
2008
Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections.
Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections.
2008
A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people.
A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people.
2008
Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal.
Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal.
2008
Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in…
Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in…
2008
Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal.
Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal.
2008
Fifty-six people are killed and over 200 people are injured, in the Ahmedabad bombings in India.
Fifty-six people are killed and over 200 people are injured, in the Ahmedabad bombings in India.
2008
East Coast Jets Flight 81 crashes near Owatonna Degner Regional Airport in Owatonna, Minnesota, killing all eight…
East Coast Jets Flight 81 crashes near Owatonna Degner Regional Airport in Owatonna, Minnesota, killing all eight…
2008
The Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway begins operation as the fastest commuter rail system in the world.
The Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway begins operation as the fastest commuter rail system in the world.
2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, in the worst…
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, in the worst…
2008
The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo.
The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo.
2008
A military junta led by Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz stages a coup d'état in Mauritania, overthrowing president Sidi Ould…
A military junta led by Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz stages a coup d'état in Mauritania, overthrowing president Sidi Ould…
2008
The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
2008
A EuroCity express train en route from Kraków, Poland to Prague, Czech Republic strikes a part of a motorway bridge…
A EuroCity express train en route from Kraków, Poland to Prague, Czech Republic strikes a part of a motorway bridge…