The Time Almanac 2008 aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute repository of facts, statistics, dates, and information across a vast spectrum of global and national events, scientific discoveries, and cultural trends. Compiled by the Editors of Time Magazine and powered by Encyclopaedia Britannica, this almanac synthesizes extensive data to answer over a million questions for the reader. It covers topics ranging from world statistics and astronomy to health, sports, business, personal finance, and the internet, serving as a definitive reference for the year 2008.

The Time Almanac 2008, drawing on the editorial expertise of Time Magazine and the vast resources of Encyclopaedia Britannica, is positioned as an authoritative and exhaustive reference work. Its comprehensive scope and up-to-the-minute data are intended to serve a broad audience seeking factual information on a wide array of subjects, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and the generally curious.