Financial crisis of 2007–2008 - The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was enacted
Time: Wednesday Jul 30, 2008
Place: U.S.
Details: July 30, 2008: The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was enacted.
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2008 Sichuan earthquake-Russia
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2008 Sichuan earthquake-Start of rescue operations
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2008 Sichuan earthquake-Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan
Wednesday May 14, 2008 - Beijing, China


2008 Sichuan earthquake-Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan had been donated by the Chinese public
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2008 Sichuan earthquake-15 Special Operations Troops parachuted into inaccessible Mao County
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2008 Sichuan earthquake-UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to respond to the needs of affected families
Wednesday May 14, 2008 - New York City, New York, U.S.


2008 Sichuan earthquake-Largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history
Friday May 16, 2008 - China


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2008 Sichuan earthquake-Rescue groups from several countries
Friday May 16, 2008 - China


2008 Sichuan earthquake-China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts
Friday May 16, 2008 - China


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Sunday May 18, 2008 - Beijing, China