September 2008 Calendar: A Look Back
Holidays and Events in September 2008
September 2008 was a significant month for many reasons. The summer was coming to an end, and the new school year was just beginning. The 2008 presidential election was also in full swing, with Barack Obama and John McCain competing for the top spot. In the world of sports, the NFL season was kicking off, and the MLB playoffs were just around the corner.
The month of September 2008 was filled with exciting events and holidays. Labor Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday of September, marked the end of the summer season. The Democratic National Convention was also held in late August, but it carried over into early September. The convention nominated Barack Obama as the Democratic candidate for president.
Notable Dates in September 2008
The month of September 2008 was also filled with notable dates. The Large Hadron Collider, a powerful particle accelerator, was officially inaugurated on September 10, 2008. The financial crisis of 2008 was also beginning to unfold, with the collapse of Lehman Brothers on September 15, 2008. The Emmy Awards were held on September 21, 2008, and the first-ever Android smartphone was released on September 23, 2008.