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Who was big in 2008?
In November, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States by defeating John McCain. Obama won 338 electoral votes to McCain’s 161. He also became the first African American to be elected President. In the 2008 election, Democrats increased their majority in the House and picked up five seats in the Senate.
What was 2008 famous for?
The Great Recession, a worldwide recession which began in the preceding year 2007, continued through the entirety of 2008.
What events happened in 2008?
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- Tibetan monks arrested after the March, 14 unrest.
- Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar.
- 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
- XXIX Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
- South Ossetia war.
- November terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
- Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the subprime mortgage crisis.
What happened in the world de pop culture in 2008?
We lived without TV for far. too. long. Kanye declared himself the next Elvis (uhh okay), and Jessica Simpson’s career – well actually strike that – 2008 wasn’t really that exciting of a year for Jessica Simpsons career. Anyway, the point is a lot happened in the world de pop culture over the past year so let’s take a look at some of our favorites.
What made the year 2008 so special?
The biggest event of the year was the near collapse of America. The financial system had crashed, and the entire country was brought to its knees. Every year has several memorable moments but 2008 has some that even the history books will remember. Therefore, let us discuss what made the year 2008 special.
What was the biggest event of the year in 2007?
For people who were interested in politics, discussed the presidential elections while those who were into music were concerned about Britney Spears music. The biggest event of the year was the near collapse of America. The financial system had crashed, and the entire country was brought to its knees.
How has the presidential campaign affected pop culture?
The presidential campaign seeped into our culture everywhere it could: into our music, our television, our street art, our Internet habits. And it was a symbiotic relationship, for pop culture seeped back into our politics, too.