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2008
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Here is a list of events and notable dates concerning the year 2008. You can jump to various months with the toolbar below:
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2008 Undated:
January
- January 1: Kitty and the Silver Bullet, book 4 in the Kitty Norville (book series) by Carrie Vaughn, is published in paperback ISBN 978-0446618755 (Novels)
- January 1: One Thing or Your Mother by Kirsten Beyer (a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel) is published in paperback ISBN 978-1416936329(Novels) (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- January 1, 9:00 PM: A new to BBC America episode (season/series 2, #5) of Life on Mars debuts Official Site (TV Series)
- January 2: Dante 01 opens in French theatres Official Site (Site Officiel) (in French) (Movies)
- January 2: Iron Kissed (the third book in the Mercy Thompson series) by Patricia Biggs is published in paperback ISBN 978-0441015665 (Novels)
- January 2: Teen Titans: Year One #1 (of 6) hits the stands from DC Comics Official Site Comics
- January 4: One Missed Call opens in US theatres Official Site (Movies)
- January 4, 8:00 PM: The Thicker Than Water episode of Flash Gordon debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (TV Series)
- January 4, 10:00 PM: The Be All My Sins Remember'd episode of Stargate Atlantis debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (TV Series)
- January 4, 11:30 PM: The Witchblade (anime) has its IFC series debut (episode: The Beginning) Official Site (TV Series)
- January 5, 5:00 PM: Alien Abductions: True Confessions series debut Official Site (episode: Debra on WE (Paranormal TV Series) (Alien Abductions)
- January 5, 5:30 PM: The Christina episode of Alien Abductions: True Confessions debuts on WE Official Site (Paranormal TV Series) (Alien Abductions)
- January 5, 9:00 PM: Beyond Loch Ness debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (TV Movies)
- January 5, 9:00 PM: The L Word season debut on Showtime Official Site (TV Series)
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- January 7, 12:00 AM: The Signs episode of Xavier: Renegade Angel has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 7, 10:00 PM: Medium season debut on NBC Official Site (TV Series)
- January 7, 10:00 PM: The Pet Cemetary episode of Paranormal State debuts on A&E (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 7, 10:30 PM: The Cemetary episode of Paranormal State debuts on A&E (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 8: Blasphemy by Douglas Preston is published in hardback ISBN 978-0765311054 (Novels)
- January 8: The All New Super Friends Hour Season One, Vol. 1 is released on DVD (TV Series)
- January 8: Renegade's Magic (book 3 of The Soldier Son book series) by Robin Hobb is published in hardback ISBN 978-0060757649 (Novels)
- January 8: Sunshine is released on DVD Official Site (Movies)
- January 8, 9:00 PM: A new to BBC America episode (season/series 2, #6) of Life on Mars debuts Official Site (TV Series)
- January 9, 8:00 PM: Ghost Hunters: Return to St. Augustine Lighthouse debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site Paranormal TV Series
- January 9, 9:00 PM: Ghost Hunters International series debut (episode: Chillingham) on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 9, 10:00 PM: The Unidentified Flying Creatures episode of Monsterquest (focusing on "rods") debuts on the History Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 10: Maila Nurmi dies in Los Angles, California (Actor)
- January 11: In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale opens in theaters official Site (Movie)
- January 11-January 13: Sac-Anime is held in Sacramento, California Official Site (Conventions) (Anime)
- January 11-January 13: Rustycon 25 is held in Seattle, Washington Official Site (Conventions)
- January 11, 8:00 PM: The Ebb and Flow episode of Flash Gordon debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (TV Series)
- January 11, 10:00 PM: The Spoils of War episode of Stargate Atlantis debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (TV Series)
- January 11, 11:30 PM: The Bewilderment episode of the Witchblade (anime) has its IFC series debut (episode: Bewilderment) Official Site (TV Series)
- January 13, 8:00 PM: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles series debut (episode: Pilot)(part 1) on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
- January 13, 9:30 PM: The Tearjerker episode of American Dad debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
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- January 14, 5:30 AM: The The Wacky Machine episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 14, 8:00 PM: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles debuts (episode: Gnothi Seauton) on Fox (part 2) Official Site (TV Series)
- January 14, 8:00 PM: Kyle XY season debut Official Site (TV Series) on ABC Family (TV Series)
- January 14, 10:00 PM: The Man of the House episode of Paranormal State debuts on A&E (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 14, 10:30 PM: The Beer, Wine & Spirits episode of Paranormal State debuts on A&E (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 15: Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight is released on DVD Official Site (Movies)
- January 15, 5:30 AM: The Memory Day episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 15: The Associated Press carries a report that dozens of witnesses in Stephenville, Texas have reported seeing UFOs Link to Article (UFOs)
- January 16, 5:30 AM: The The Super Duper Robot episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 16, 10:00 PM: The The Real Hobbit episode of Monsterquest (focusing on debuts on the History Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 17, 5:30 AM: The Mysterious Cosmic Rays episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 18-January 20: Fangoria's Weekend of Horror, a Creation Convention, is held in Austin, Texas Official Site (Conventions)
- January 18-January 20: High Voltage Confusion is held in Detroit, Michigan Official Site](Conventions)
- January 18-January 21: Rustycon 25 is held in Seattle, Washington Official Site(Conventions)
- January 18: Cloverfield opens in U.S. theaters (Movies)
- January 18-January 21: Arisia '08 is held in Cambridge, Massachusetts [Official Site] (Conventions)
- January 18, 5:30 AM: The The Moon Monsters episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 18, 7:30 PM: The reimagined George of the Jungle series debut on Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- January 18, 8:00 PM: The First Do No Harm episode of Ghost Whisperer debuts on CBS Official Site (TV Series)
- January 18, 8:00 PM: The The Mortal Cure episode of Moonlight debuts on CBS (TV Series)
- January 19: Suzanne Pleshette dies (Actors)
- January 19: The Investigations of Consciousness and the Unseen World - Proof of an Afterlife? convention is held in San Francisco, California Official Site (Paranormal Conventions)
- January 19, 5:30 AM: The The Three Magicians episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 19, 10:00 PM: The Giganto: The Real King Kong episode of Monsterquest (focusing on "rods") debuts on the History Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 20: The DC Comics Action Figure Archive by Scott Beatty is published in hardback ISBN 978-0811858328 (Toys) (Fannish Books)
- January 20, 5:30 AM: The The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
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- January 21, 9:00 PM: The The Turk episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
- January 22: Duma Key is published in the US (Stephen King novels)
- January 22: The Torchwood 1st series (season) DVD is released Official Site (TV Series)
- January 22, 5:30 AM: The The Elixer of Life episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 22: Heath Ledger dies in New York City, New York (Australian Actors)
- January 23, 5:30 AM: The Astro Boy Goes to School episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 23, 9:00 PM: The Whispers from Beyond episode of Ghost Hunters International debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 23, 10:00 PM: The American Werewolf episode of Monsterquest debuts on the History Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 24, 8:00 PM: The Chuck Versus the Undercover Lover episode of Chuck debuts on NBC Official Site (TV Series)
- January 24, 10:00 PM: The Chuck Versus the Marlin episode of Chuck debuts on NBC (last pre-strike episode) Official Site (TV Series)
- January 25: Asimov's Aurora: The New Isaac Asimov's Robot Mystery by Mark W. Tiedmann is published in paperback (Novels)
- January 25: Diamond Select Toys releases a 7" Admiral Helena Cain figure Official Site (Toys) (Battlestar Galactica)
- January 25-January 27: The Official Xena Convention 2008 is held in Burbank, California Official Site (Conventions)
- January 25, 5:30 AM: The The Mysterious Cat episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 26, 5:30 AM: The The Abominable Snowman episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 26, 9:00 PM: Torchwood has its BBC America 2nd season debut (TV Series)
- January 27, 5:30 AM: The Deadline to Danger episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 27, 9:30 PM: The Oedipal Panties episode of American Dad debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
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- January 28, 5:30 AM: The The Island of Mystery episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 29, 5:30 AM: The Ditto episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 30: Diamond Select Toys releases a Karl "Helo" Agathon figure Official Site (Toys) (Battlestar Galactica)
- January 30, 5:30 AM: The The Cleopatra's Heart episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 30, 9:00 PM: The Haunted Village episode of Ghost Hunters International debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 30, 10:00 PM: UFO Hunters series debut on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- January 31: The Great Plan (Speed Racer #1) by Chase Wheeler is published in hardback ISBN 978-0448448046 (Novels)
- January 31, 5:30 AM: The Return of Cleopatra episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- January 31, 9:00 PM: Lost season debut Official Site (TV Series) on ABC (TV Series)
- January 31, 8:00 PM: Smallville season debut on the CW Official Site TV Series)
- January 31, 9:00 PM: Supernatural season debut on the CW Official Site TV Series)
- January 31, 10:00 PM: Eli Stone series debut on the ABC (Official Site) (TV Series)
February
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- February 4, 9:00 AM: The Mr. Men Show series debut (episode: Dance / Invention) on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 4, 4:00 PM: The 101 Johnnies / Johnny Zombie Tea Party episode of Johnny Test debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 4, 8:00 PM: The Grounded episode of Kyle XY debuts on ABC Family Official Site (TV Series)
- February 4, 9:00 PM: The Heavy Metal episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
- February 4, 10:00 PM: The The Haunted Piano episode of Paranormal State debuts on A&E Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- February 5, 9:00 AM: The Farm / Movies episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 5: Devil May Cry 4 is released for the Playstation 3 Official Site (Video Games)
- February 5: Dream Chaser (the third book in the Dream-Hunter series) by Sherrilyn Kenyon is published in paperback ISBN 978-0312938826(Novels)
- February 5: Manxome Foe by John Ringo and Travis Taylor is published in hardback ISBN 978-1416555216 Official Site (Novels)
- February 5, 5:30 AM: The Westward Ha! episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- February 5: Dawn's Awakening, the 4th book in the The Breeds book series by Lora Leigh is published in paperback and for the Kindle by Berkeley ISBN 978-0312938826 (Novels)
- February 5: Dream Chaser, the 3rd book in the Dream-Hunter book series by Sherrilyn Kenyon is published in paperback and for the Kindle by St. Martin's Press ISBN 978-0425219751(Novels)
- February 6: Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1 of 6 hits the stands from Dark Horse Official Site Comics (Hellboy)
- February 6, 5:30 AM: The The Jimbo the Great episode of Astro Boy has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- February 6, 9:00 AM: The Science / Lake episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 6, 9:00 PM: The Fortress of Fear episode of Ghost Hunters International debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- February 6, 9:00 PM: UFO Hunters debuts Official Site on the History Channel (Paranormal TV Series)
- February 7, 9:00 AM: The Books / Beach episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 8: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past opens in U.S. theaters (Movies)
- February 8, 9:00 AM: The Boats / Mall episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 9, 9:00 PM The Bone Eater debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (TV Movies)
- February 9, 9:00 PM: The Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea! episode of Naruto has its Cartoon Network debut Official Cartoon Network Site (TV Series)
- February 9, 9:00 PM: The To the Last Man episode of Torchwood has its BBC America debut Official Site (TV Series)
- February 9, 9:30 PM: The Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru episode of Naruto has its Cartoon Network debut Official Cartoon Network Site (TV Series)
- February 9, 11:30 PM: The Decision episode of Death Note has its Cartoon Network debut (TV Series)
- February 10: Roy Scheider dies (Actors)
- February 10: The Seth Material opens in U.S. theaters (Movies)
- February 10, 10:00 PM: The Big Trouble in Little Langley episode of American Dad debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
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- February 11, 9:00 AM: The Flying / Hobbies episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 11, 8:00 PM: The Between a Rack and a Hard Place episode of Kyle XY debuts on ABC Family Official Site (TV Series)
- February 11, 9:00 PM: The Queen's Gambit episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
- February 12: David Groh dies (Actors)
- February 12, 2:30 PM: The Come Fly With Me / Project Poncho episode of The Replacements (TV series) debuts on The Disney Channel Official Site (TV Series)
- February 12, 9:00 PM: Jericho season debut on CBS Official Site (TV Series)
- February 13, 9:00 AM: The Fair / Camping episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 14, 9:00 AM: The Amusement Parks / Trains episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 15: Jumper opens in US theatres Offiial Site (Movies)
- February 15: The Spiderwick Chronicles (movie) opens in U.S. theaters (Movies)
- February 15, 9:00 AM: The Paint / Fish episode of The Mr. Men Show debuts on the Cartoon Network Official Site (TV Series)
- February 15-February 17: Gallifrey One is held in Los Angeles (Official Site) (Conventions)
- February 17, 9:00 PM: The Hive debuts on the Sci Fi Channel (TV Movies)
- February 17, 9:00 PM: Knight Rider (2008 TV movie) debuts on NBC (TV Movies) (Knight Rider)
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March
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- March 3, 8:00 PM: The Grey Matters episode of Kyle XY debuts on ABC Family Official Site (TV Series)
- March 3, 8:00 PM: The Vick's Chip / What He Beheld episode (season finale) of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles debuts on Fox Official Site (TV Series)
- March 3, 10:00 PM: The Long Live the Mayor episode of Jericho debuts on CBS Official Site (TV Series)
- March 3, 10:00 PM: The Aftertaste episode of Medium debuts on NBC Official Site (:Category:TV Series|TV Series)
- March 3, 10:00 PM: The Mothman episode of Paranormal State debuts on A&E Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- March 4: Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, dies (Games)
- March 4, 9:00 PM: New Amsterdam series debut (Pilot) Official Site (TV Series)
- March 4, 10:00 PM: The Oversight episode of Jericho debuts on CBS Official Site (TV Series)
- March 5, 9:00 PM: The Fort Mifflin episode of Ghost Hunters (4th season debut) debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- March 5, 10:00 PM: The The Yeti episode of Destination Truth (2nd season debut) debuts on the Sci Fi Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- March 5, 10:00 PM: The Cops vs. UFOs episode of UFO Hunters (looking at the 1974 Coyame case) debuts on the History Channel Official Site (Paranormal TV Series)
- March 6: In Her Name by Michael R. Hicks is published for the Kindle (Novels)
- March 6, 7:30 PM: The Bad Luck Be a Camper Tonight / Step Clam episode of Camp Lazlo debuts on the Cartoon Network
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