What happened on Friday December 05, 2008?

Here's what happened on December 05, 2008:

• Record US Job Losses The U.S. Department of Labor reported a staggering 533,000 nonfarm job losses in November, the largest monthly decline since 1974, underscoring the severity of the global financial crisis.
• US Automaker Bailout The White House and congressional Democrats agreed to an emergency loan of US$15 billion to support the struggling American automotive industry during the global financial crisis.
• Identification of Tsar Nicholas II Remains Using advanced DNA analysis, scientists finally confirmed that human remains discovered in 1991 belonged to Tsar Nicholas II, the last Russian monarch, bringing closure to a long-standing historical mystery.
• MIT Plasma Fusion Breakthrough Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reported a significant scientific achievement by successfully using radio waves to create and mix plasma at an extraordinary temperature of 50,000,000 degrees Celsius in its Alcator C Mod fusion reactor.
• O.J. Simpson Sentenced Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 15-33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery of sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino, marking a significant legal conclusion to his controversial public life.
• Death of Patriarch Alexiy II Patriarch Alexiy II, the influential head of the Russian Orthodox Church, died at the age of 79 near Moscow. His leadership was crucial during the post-Soviet era in rebuilding the church's role in Russian society.
• Sri Lankan Civil War Developments The Sri Lankan military advanced into Alampil, near the primary LTTE-held city of Mullaitivu, signaling significant progress in the ongoing civil conflict.
• Peshawar Bombing A devastating bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan, resulted in the tragic loss of 17 lives, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• NASA Mars Mission Delay NASA announced a two-year delay for the Mars Science Laboratory launch due to technical complications and prolonged development challenges.
• Death of Nina Foch Nina Foch, a prominent Dutch-born American actress who had a significant career in film and television, passed away. Born in 1924, she was known for her versatile acting skills and contributions to the entertainment industry.
• Telstra's HSPA Technology Milestone Australian telecommunications operator Telstra achieved the first commercial deployment of Evolved HSPA cell technology, marking a significant advancement in mobile communications.
• Major Jewelry Heist in Paris Armed robbers executed a sophisticated theft at Harry Winston's jewelry shops in Paris, stealing approximately US$102 million worth of jewels in a brazen criminal operation.
• Micronesia Recognizes Kosovo The Federated States of Micronesia officially recognized Kosovo's independence, contributing to the ongoing international diplomatic recognition of the young nation.

Events in 2008

December 05, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 05, 2008

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

Stock market quotes on December 05, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.67
• Apple AAPL: opens at $90.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.91
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.78

Exchange Rates on December 05, 2008:

• 1 USD = 92.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2703 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2192 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8755 CNY
• 1 EUR = 118.09 JPY

December 05, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Gent : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hoffenheim : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0
• Ingolstadt - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 1
• Mainz - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Ajaccio : 6 - 2
• Boulogne - Tours : 3 - 3
• Brest - Vannes : 0 - 1
• Chateauroux - Nimes : 0 - 0
• Dijon - Troyes : 1 - 1

December 05, 2008 was a Friday and it was the 340th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 2008 can also be written as 12/5/2008 in the US and as 5/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Famous people died on December 05, 2008:

• Beverly Garland

  Versatile American actress and businesswoman who had a successful career in film and television.

• Nina Foch

  Acclaimed Dutch-born American actress known for her Oscar-nominated supporting role in 'Executive Suite' and her work on 'Spartacus'.

• Alessio II
• Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow (b. 1929)

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on December 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
3. Beyonce - If I Were A Boy
4. T.I. - Whatever You Like
5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
4. Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows
5. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 05, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:01 pm and setting at 11:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on December 05, 2008

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Someone born on December 05, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 18 days old,

or 854 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5983 days old,

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

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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

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

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