Wednesday November 05, 2008: on this day

November 05, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 310th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 2008 can also be written as 11/5/2008 in the US and as 5/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

November 05, 2008 in November 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on November 05, 2008:

• Michael crichton, best-selling author (the andromeda strain and jurassic park), dies in los angeles, at the age of 66, from complications caused by cancer.
• California proposition 8 is a referendum that amends the state constitution. it defines marriage as between a man or a woman and ends same-sex marriages in california.
• After a two-day battle against the militias, general nkunda's forces seize kiwanja, near rutshuru, in the democratic republic of the congo.
• Gagan narang of india wins a gold medal at the men's 10m air rifle event at 2008 issf world cup final. this broke the world record.
• Dmitry medvedev, russian president, announces in his state of the nation address that he proposes to increase the term of the president from four to six years.
• Dmitry medvedev, president of russia, announces that russia will deploy short-range conventional warheads missiles in kaliningrad to counter the united states' missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic. however, he expressed optimism that russia-united states relations could be repaired with the presidency barack obama.

November 05, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 05, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.93

Exchange Rates on November 05, 2008:

• 1 USD = 97.92 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1692 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1572 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8292 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.9 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 05, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 05, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 05, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 05, 2008 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on November 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 10:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on November 05, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on November 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 5th:

• Zeba Bakhtiar

  Pakistani actress known for her work in Bollywood and Lollywood films.

• Vivien Leigh

  Born in india, british actress who was the first from england to win the oscar for best actress (1939).

• Art Garfunkel

  American actor and musician.

• Sam Rockwell

  Sam rockwell is an american film actor known for his versatile performances in a wide range of roles, including his award-winning portrayal...

• Robert Patrick

  Robert patrick is an american actor best known for his role as the t-1000 in the film terminator 2: judgment day.

• Tilda Swinton

  Tilda swinton is an english actress known for her versatile and transformative performances in both independent and mainstream films.

• Sal Vulcano

  Sal vulcano is a comedian best known as one of the members of the comedy troupe the tenderloins, and for his role in the tv show...

• Tatum O'Neal

  American child star of the 1970s, who won a best supporting actress oscar for 1973 for her role as a 9-year old con-artist.

• Tamzin Outhwaite

  English actress.

• Peter Noone

  British singer, guitarist and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on November 5th

You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 18 days old,

or 806 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5648 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 05, 2008?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 05, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 05, 2008.

Famous people died on November 05, 2008:

• Maximina Romero

  Influential painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

• Alleyne Wilkins

  Known for their innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.

• Daysie May

  Known for her abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

• Alden Curtis

  Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

• Arvid Kallstrom

  Arvid Kallstrom was a pioneering photographer known for his black and white street photography.

• John Stone

  American poet and physician known for his collections like 'In All This Rain.

• Baldev Raj Chopra
• Sofron Dmyterko
• Paul Greening
• John Leonard
• Francesco Principe
• Fernando Cuéllar
• Michael Higgins
• Félix Lebuhotel
• Michel Phlipponneau

What famous deaths happened on November 5th?

Famous deaths on November 5th:

• Aaron Carter

  American singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a pop and hip hop singer.

• Jill Clayburgh

  Acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'An Unmarried Woman' and 'Starting Over.

• Fred MacMurray

  Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

• Olympe Bradna

  French-american actress and dancer (b. 1920).

• Ward Bond

  Actor (wagon train), suffers a heart attack at the age of 57.

• Texas Guinan

  American actress, musician, and saloonkeeper (born 1884).

• Geoffrey Palmer

  British actor (smacks & thistle).

• Tommey Smith

  Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

• Adriella Dumas

  Adriella Dumas was a French novelist, best known for his historical novels such as 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The Three Musketeers'.

• Gentle Storyteller

  Gentle Storyteller was a beloved children's author whose imaginative tales captivated young readers.

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Holidays on November 05, 2008:

• R.C. Saints - November 5th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Bertilia
• St. Laetus
• Pope Zachary
• St. Sylvia
• St. Magnus
• St. Galation
• St. Fibitius
• St. Felix and Eusebius
• St. Elizabeth
• St. Dominator

Observances on November 05, 2008:

• World Tsunami Awareness Day

November 05, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 05, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

November 05, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 3rd and November 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. T.I. - Whatever You Like
2. T.I. - Live Your Life
3. Beyonce - If I Were A Boy
4. Pink - So What
5. Britney Spears - Womanizer

November 05, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 05, 2008 was Miss Independent by Ne-Yo, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

November 05, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 3rd and November 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
3. T.I. - Whatever You Like
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Bobby Valentino & Kidd Kidd - Mrs. Officer

November 05, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 05, 2008 was Lloro Por Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

November 05, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 05, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 3rd and November 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias - Lloro Por Ti
2. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
3. Vicente Fernandez - Para Siempre
4. Los Pikadientes de Caborca - La Cumbia Del Rio
5. Alacranes Musical - Dame Tu Amor