Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway Opens as Fastest Commuter Rail System August 1, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-124 carrying the second portion of the Japanese Kibō module to the International Space Station. Date: May 31, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008New York Philharmonic Performs in…

Kata Air Transport Flight 007 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at Chișinău International Airport, killing eight. Date: April 11, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 11 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Armenian Police Clash with Opposition Rally, 10 Killed…

Russo-Georgian War: Russian units occupy the Georgian city of Gori. Date: August 13, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 13 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Deadly Baluchistan Earthquakes Kill 215, October 29, 2008New York Philharmonic Performs in Pyongyang, North Korea,…

Texas law enforcement cordons off the FLDS's YFZ Ranch. Eventually 533 women and children will be taken into state custody. Date: April 3, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 3 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Operation Cast Lead: Israel Launches…

Chaitén Volcano begins erupting in Chile, forcing the evacuation of more than 4,500 people. Date: May 2, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 2 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Robert Mugabe Re-elected in Zimbabwe Election Amid Violence June 27, 2008Kosovo…