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January 2008

The year began with the tragic death of Heath Ledger. In tech, Bill Gates announced he would step down from daily duties at Microsoft.

death
Heath Ledger Passes Away

The world loses a generational talent at 28.
Death of Heath Ledger

The "Joker" actor passes away.
finance
Global Stock Market Crash

Fear of a US recession hits world markets.
technology
The Launch of the App Store

Software distribution is democratized.
Notable Passings: Heath Ledger, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston