Date: December 9, 2008
The Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway begins operation as the fastest commuter rail system in the world. Date: August 1, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 1 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Algiers Train Station Bombings Kill 13 People June 9, 2008Delta…
Usain Bolt breaks the world record in the 100m sprint, with a wind-legal (+1.7 m/s) 9.72 seconds. 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 2008Mas Selamat Kastari Escapes Singapore Detention Center – February…
The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level. Date: August 16, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
Sixty-five passengers are killed when Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes during an emergency landing at Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Date: August 24, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 24 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Algiers Train Station…
Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden Formula One Drivers' Championship Title by one point ahead of Felipe Massa at the Brazilian Grand Prix, after a pass for fifth place against the Toyota of Timo Glock on the final lap of the race. Date: November 2, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November…
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashes in Cabañas, Zacapa, Guatemala, killing 11 people. Date: August 24, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 24 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008East Coast Jets Flight 81 Crash Near Owatonna, Minnesota, July 31, 2008Cyclone Nisha…