Date: August 24, 2008
Two skeletal remains found near Yekaterinburg are confirmed by Russian scientists to be the remains of Alexei and Anastasia, two of the children of the last Tsar of Russia, whose entire family was executed at Yekaterinburg by the Bolsheviks. Date: April 30, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 30 π …
A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios breaks out, destroying the attraction King Kong Encounter and a large archive of master tapes for music and film, the full extent of which was not revealed until 2019. Date: June 1, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 1 π Events…
A major tornado outbreak across the Southern United States kills 57. Date: February 5, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 5 π Events on this day in 2008 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2008US Takes Control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – September 7, 2008Robert Mugabe…
Barack Obama becomes the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected as President of the United States. Date: November 4, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 4 π Events on this day in 2008 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Nepal Becomes Republic, Shah Dynasty…
Kata Air Transport Flight 007 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at ChiΘinΔu International Airport, killing eight. Date: April 11, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 11 π Events on this day in 2008 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Matti Saari School Shooting Kills Ten in Finland,…
British Airways Flight 38 crashes short of the runway at Heathrow Airport, injuring 47. Date: January 17, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 17 π Events on this day in 2008 π On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Mas Selamat Kastari Escapes Singapore Detention Center – February 27, 2008Space…