What happened on Tuesday November 04, 2008?

Here's what happened on November 04, 2008:

• Barack Obama Elected as 44th US President Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected as the 44th President of the United States, defeating Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona. This historic election marked a significant milestone in American political history as Obama became the first African American president.
• California's Proposition 8 Passes California voters approved Proposition 8, a controversial ballot measure that nullified state recognition of same-sex marriages. This decision was a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights and sparked nationwide debates about marriage equality.
• Tragic Plane Crash in Mexico City A devastating plane crash in Mexico City during rush hour killed fifteen people, including Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mouriño. The accident occurred in a densely populated area, causing significant loss of life and highlighting aviation safety concerns.
• Ferry Disaster in the Philippines A ferry capsized during a sudden and severe storm in the central Philippines, resulting in the tragic death of 39 people. The incident underscored the dangerous maritime conditions and the need for improved maritime safety measures.
• Death of Michael Crichton Renowned author Michael Crichton, famous for bestselling novels like Jurassic Park and The Lost World, passed away at the age of 66. His works significantly influenced popular science fiction and entertainment literature.

Events in 2008

November 04, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 04, 2008

November 04, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 04, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $109.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.13
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.83
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.76

Exchange Rates on November 04, 2008:

• 1 USD = 99.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1494 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1631 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8363 CNY
• 1 EUR = 129.38 JPY

November 04, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - Dunfermline : 1 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Rangers - Dundee United : 3 - 3

November 04, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 309th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 2008 can also be written as 11/4/2008 in the US and as 4/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

November 04, 2008 in November 2008 calendar

Famous people died on November 04, 2008:

• Michael Crichton

  Renowned American author and medical doctor who became a bestselling science fiction and thriller novelist, famous for works like 'Jurassic...

• Rosella Hightower

  Renowned American ballerina who made significant contributions to classical dance during the mid-20th century.

• Juan Camilo Mouriño

  French-mexican economist and politician, mexican secretary of the interior (b. 1971).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on November 4th

November 04, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 04, 2008 was Whatever You Like by T.I., according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

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 04, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 04, 2008 was Miss Independent by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 4th 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 04, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 04, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 04, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 04, 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 04, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:17 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 04, 2008

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Someone born on November 04, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 23 days old,

or 855 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5987 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 04, 2008?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 04, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 04, 2008.

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