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.
What happened and who was famous in 2008? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2008.
Here are 10 headlines from 2008 that will go down in history -- and a couple that you might have missed. From Asia to Europe, North America to Africa, and even the land down under, the world was humming with activity.
Historical events from year 2008. Learn about 301 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2008 or search by date or keyword.