Historical Events
- China launches the spacecraft Shenzhou 7.
Film Release
Supernatural-fantasy film "Painted Skin" directed by Gordon Chan, starring Donnie Yen, Chen Kun and Zhou Xun is released
- The "Celtic Tiger" slides into recession for the first time in over two decades, recording a 0.5% fall in second quarter GDP, following a 0.3% decline in the first quarter
Famous Deaths
- (Gerrit Cornelis) "Kees" Otten, Dutch flautist and recorder player, dies at 83
2008 Highlights
About September 25, 2008
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: So What - P!nk
#1 Song: Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon