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
31 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…