What Happened on June 27, 2008

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Bill Gates steps down as Chairman of Microsoft Corporation to work full time for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Founder of Microsoft and Computer Scientist Bill Gates

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Kings Of Leon, Jay-Z, and The Verve headline; other performers include Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, The Ting-Tings, Sinéad O'Connor, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Joan Baez, Jimmy Cliff, Suzanne Vega, and Crowded House

Singer-Songwriter and Writer Leonard Cohen

Events in 2008

Famous Deaths

Leonard Pennario, American concert pianist (Rózsa's Piano Concerto with L.A. Philharmonic), dies of complications from Parkinson's disease at 83
Michael Turner, American comic book artist (b. 1971)
Sam Manekshaw, Indian Field Marshal (b. 1914)

Died in 2008 2008 Highlights