Date: September 19, 2008
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 → 📅 Other events on June 1 📅 Events…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awards Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapore, ending a 29-year territorial dispute between the two countries. Date: May 23, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 23 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today)…
A pair of deadly earthquakes hits Baluchistan, Pakistan, killing 215. Date: October 29, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 29 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Ram Baran Yadav Declared First President of Nepal July 21, 2008Rod Blagojevich Arrested in Illinois…
A dump truck full of explosives detonates in front of the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 54 people and injuring 266 others. Date: September 20, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 20 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Egyptian Court…
Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is arrested by federal officials for crimes including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Date: December 9, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 9 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Operation Cast Lead: Israel launches three-week operation on Gaza. Date: December 27, 2008 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 27 📅 Events on this day in 2008 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2008Thabo Mbeki Resigns as South Africa President, September 24, 2008Nepal Declares Republic, Ends Shah Dynasty Rule…