2008 (Year)

Radovan Karadzic · Arrested after being in hiding for years, posing as a doctor of alternative medicine mostly in Belgrade but also in Vienna, Austria. Age: 63

May Pang · Pang’s book of photographs "Instamatic Karma" was published.
Besides the candid personal portraits, the book contains some historically important photographs, such as Lennon signing the official dissolution of the Beatles’ partnership, and one of the last known photographs of Lennon and Paul McCartney together. John’s first wife Cynthia Lennon also provided a back cover endorsement, acknowledging Pang’s role in reuniting Lennon with his estranged first son, Julian. Age: 57

Valerie Jarrett · President-elect Barack Obama selected Jarrett to serve as a senior advisor to the president and assistant to the president for intergovernmental relations and public liaison. Age: 52

Dmitry Medvedev · Took an oath as the third president of the Russian Federation in a ceremony held in the Grand Kremlin Palace. Age: 42

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee · Lee confirmed that he and Anderson were giving their relationship another go to Rolling Stone in June 2008. "We've only given it a try 800 times — 801, here we go," Lee said.

The reunion didn’t last long, with the couple parting ways again in 2010

Katherine von Drachenberg · May 12, 2008

Kat Von D for Sephora launches with a limited-edition set that includes four lipsticks, two eyeshadow palettes, six liquid eyeliner shades and a brush set in a vinyl case Age: 26

Tsai Ing-wen · Took office, the same day Ma Ying-jeou was inaugurated as president. Age: 51

Shannen Doherty · Shannen Doherty and photographer Kurt Iswarienko (b. June 22, 1974) met in 2008 when he was assigned to photograph her for a magazine. The pair began dating on November 2008, and got engaged on July 2011. On October 15, 2011, Doherty married photographer Kurt Iswarienko in Malibu, California. On April 2023 was reported that Shannen Doherty has filed for divorce from her husband of 11 years, Kurt Iswarienko. She is thought to have separated from Kurt Iswarienko in January 2023 and apparently wanted to stay married but felt that she had no choice but to walk away from the relationship. 'Divorce is the last thing Shannen wanted,' her representative Lesley Sloane told PEOPLE before adding: 'Unfortunately, she felt she was left with no other option.' Age: 37 - 51

Tom Hanks · He executive produced the musical comedy Mamma Mia starring Meryl Streep. Age: 51

George Clooney · The cover story in a February 2008 issue of Time magazine was headlined with: "George Clooney: The last movie star". Age: 46

Pio Marmaï · He came to fame with the movie "The First Day of the rest of Your Life", directed by Rémi Bezançon. Age: 23

François Civil · His first acting job was in "Soit je meurs, soit je vais mieux" released in 2008. Age: 17

Lillo Brancato · Convicted of first-degree murder, receiving a sentence of life in prison without parole Age: 32

David Paterson · Was sworn in as governor of New York state Age: 53

Monica Lin Brown · Was presented with the Silver Star by Vice President Dick Cheney in a ceremony Age: 19

Ron Paul · Withdrew his bid for the Republican nomination Age: 72

Dennis Kucinich · Introduced 35 articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush on the floor of the House of Representatives Age: 61

Mike Huckabee · Withdrew from seeking the candidacy as it became apparent he would lose in Texas, where he had hoped to win Age: 52

John McCain · McCain and Palin became the Republican Party's presidential and vice presidential nominees at the 2008 Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota Age: 72

George W. Bush · Attacked by Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi who threw both of his shoes at Bush during a press conference in Baghdad. Bush dodged them though. Age: 62

Condoleezza Rice · Took a detour to Baghdad from a Middle East trip with President Bush, where she congratulated Iraqi leaders Age: 53

John Kerry · Endorsed Illinois Senator Barack Obama for president Age: 64

Sarah Palin · Delivered a 40-minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention that was well received and watched by more than 40 million people Age: 44

Sarah Palin · Vice presidential debate with Joe Biden at Washington University in St. Louis Age: 44

Sarah Palin · John McCain introduced her in a speech at Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio Age: 44

Barack Obama · Resigned his Senate seat Age: 47

Ted Kennedy · Suffered a seizure, which was followed by a second seizure as he was being rushed from the Kennedy Compound to Cape Cod Hospital and then by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Age: 76

Frank-Walter Steinmeier · Following the resignation of SPD chairman Kurt Beck, Steinmeier was chosen as the SPD candidate for chancellor for the 2009 federal elections and also designated as acting SPD Chairman Age: 52

Silvio Berlusconi · Sworn in for the third time as Prime Minister Age: 71

Wesley Young · Young was born, His zodiac sign is Scorpio

Beatrice Neumann · Reports on Visual Culture; photography, video, fashion, industry & creative/art Beatrice Neumann Jun 15, 2008 Photographer www.photokat.com Age: 32

Hélia Souza · Retirement from the National Team after winning Final Four with Brazil Age: 38

Angela Thompson · PLAYBOY'S 55TH ANNIVERSARY