Your place in the Universe on 2008
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Get your map!2008 (MMVIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2008th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 2008 a year special to you? Discover what 2008 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 2008, 2008 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 2008, how old is someone born in 2008 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 2008.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 2008, George W. Bush (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2009. His administration led the U.S. response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and initiated wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour). His administration handled the global financial crisis of 2008, introducing stimulus measures to stabilize the UK economy.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 2008 was Pope Benedict XVI who had held the papacy since 2005. His papacy emphasized the need to return to traditional Catholic values, and he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from office.
The number 1 song in the USA in 2008, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
The number 1 song in the UK in 2008, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Rockstar by Nickelback
The most popular movie and box office hit was Iron Man by Jon Favreau
Someone born in 2008 is 17 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 2008 was the Year of the Rat.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Rat sign.