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Time since 2008
2008 was a historic year featuring the Global Financial Crisis, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the Beijing Summer Olympics, and the election of Barack Obama as the 44th US President. Clock from January 1, 2008.
Time elapsed
18 years, 7 months, 27 days ago (6,814 total days).
Anchor date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008
2008 began 18 years, 7 months, and 27 days ago (6,814 total days) as of today — anchor Tuesday, January 1, 2008.
Quick facts
- Year
- 2008
- Anchor
- January 1, 2008
- US President
- George W. Bush (Obama elected in Nov)
- Historic election
- Barack Obama elected first African American US President
- Economic crisis
- Lehman Brothers bankruptcy triggers global liquidity crisis
Age if born in 2008
Someone born in 2008 is currently 18 years old (turning 18 on their birthday in 2026, and turning 19 in 2027).
How we calculate
Year pages measure elapsed time from January 1 of that year (noon local interpretation), not from every event inside the year. For a specific day — D-Day, 9/11, moon landing — use the matching entity page.
Anchor: 2008-01-01
What else around this year
- 2008-08 Beijing hosts the XXIX Olympic Games; Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps set records.
- 2008-09 Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy; TARP emergency legislation enacted.
- 2008-11 Barack Obama defeats John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.
- 2008-12 Federal Reserve lowers target interest rates to zero.
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FAQ
How many years ago was 2008?
Use the live clock at the top of the page for real-time years, months, and days elapsed since 2008.
Who won the 2008 presidential election?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden won the 2008 US presidential election.
What caused the financial collapse in 2008?
The collapse of the subprime mortgage market and extensive credit default swap exposure led to major bank failures.
Can I check age if born in 2008?
Open the US5 Age Calculator to see exact age down to days and weeks.