What Happened in 2008

A Macedonian Army Mil Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Southeast of Skopje

The Mil Mi-17 (also known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service, NATO reporting name "Hip") is a Russian-designed helicopter currently in... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-20

FOXBOROUGH - He was silent for seven straight days, allowing him plenty of free time to take note of the gushing testimonials given on behalf of... Read more

Packers beat Seahawks 42-20 in playoffs

Jan. 12, 2008 vs. Seattle at Lambeau. Favre frolics in heavy snow showers, hitting on three touchdown passes - and hitting wide receiver Donald... Read more

Radiohead releases "Jigsaw Falling into Place" single

"Jigsaw Falling into Place" is a song by the English band Radiohead and is the penultimate track on their 2007 album In Rainbows. The song was... Read more

Washington Wizards defeat Boston Celtics, 88-83

Wait till last year? Can we please turn back the calendar to 2007? These Celtics we've seen in 2008 bear little resemblance to the wrecking crew... Read more

The Seventh Season of 'American Idol' Premieres on Fox

For Season 7, auditions were held in the following cities: San Diego, California: Qualcomm Stadium - July 30 & July 31 Dallas, Texas: Texas... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Portland Trail Blazers, 100-90

"Jesus" saved the struggling Celtics last night. Boston defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 100-90, at sold-out TD Banknorth Garden and snapped... Read more

Spike Maynard recuses from Harman-Massey case, Benjamin refuses to do so

Maintaining that he has "no doubt in his own mind" that he could be objective, Chief Justice Spike Maynard recused himself Friday from a... Read more

FDA Approves Tibotec's Intelence

Intelence is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Intelence is used... Read more

FDA Approves Novartis's Tekturna HCT to Lower Hypertension

The FDA has approved Novartis' Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) tablets, as initial therapy for patients who are likely to need... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers, 116-89

What a difference a half makes. The Celtics improved to an NBA-best 32-6 with a 116-89 victory over the 76ers last night at TD Banknorth Garden.... Read more

Suzanne Pleshette Dies

Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress, on stage, screen and television. After beginning her career in... Read more

UFC 80: Rapid Fire

UFC 80: Rapid Fire was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), that took place on January 19, 2008 at... Read more

Packers lose 23-20 to Giants in NFC Championship Game

Jan. 20, 2008 vs. New York Giants at Lambeau. Aside from a 90-yard touchdown to wide receiver Donald Driver, Favre generally struggles in subzero... Read more

New England Patriots defeat San Diego Chargers, 21-12

FOXBOROUGH - Anyone else left out there who thinks the Patriots are just a cutesy aerial circus? The fact is they've been playing trench warfare... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat New York Knicks, 109-93

NEW YORK - The East and West coaches with the best winning percentage in their conference as of Feb. 3 earn the right of coaching in the NBA... Read more

"Plan 9 From Outer Space - Three Riffer Edition" Rifftrax is Released

There have been many, many Plan 9s all throughout history, some of them more successful than others, all of them terrestrial - it took a man with... Read more

Pirates of the Burning Sea Launches

Pirates of the Burning Sea (abbreviated PotBS) is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Flying Lab Software (FLS).... Read more

UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman

UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman referred to by the media as UFC Fight Night 12 was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting... Read more

U2 3D released

U2 3D is a 2008 3-D concert film featuring Irish rock band U2 performing in Latin America during the Vertigo Tour in 2006. While the film is set in... Read more

Thousands of Palestinians Cross into Egypt, as the Border Wall With Gaza in Rafah is Blown up by Militants

The breach of the Gaza-Egypt border began on January 23, 2008, after Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip set off an explosion near the Rafah Border... Read more

The Kivu War Ends

The Kivu conflict is an armed conflict between the military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and the Hutu Power group Democratic... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 87-86

Kevin Garnett was lying on the hardwood in pain, yet ecstatic, after saving the game for the Celtics against his former team. Boston beat... Read more

"When You Look Me In The Eyes" Is Released

"When You Look Me in the Eyes" is a song by the American pop-rock band Jonas Brothers. The song was released as the band's third single from their... Read more

Orlando Magic defeat Boston Celtics, 96-93

ORLANDO, Fla. - Forward Kevin Garnett tried to convince coach Doc Rivers on the bus ride from the team hotel that he might be healthy enough to... Read more