What happened in 2008?

2008 was a significant year, with significant occasions happening all over the planet. From the financial crisis to the ascent of virtual entertainment, the year was loaded with moments that would shape the world for quite a long time into the future.

What happened at Expo 2008?

June 14 – Expo 2008 opens in Zaragoza, Spain, lasting to September 14, with the topic "Water and sustainable development". June 14 – A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, kills 12 and injures more than 400. July 2 – Íngrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages are rescued from FARC rebels by Colombian security forces.

What happened between Gaza and Israel in 2008?

Tensions between Gaza and Israel erupted into violence in 2008, with civilian casualties on both sides. After a six-month ceasefire broke down, Israeli forces launched airstrikes and a ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza, aiming to stop rocket attacks into southern Israel.