What happened on Saturday December 06, 2008?

Here's what happened on December 06, 2008:

• Obama Nominates Eric Shinseki as Veterans Affairs Secretary President-elect Barack Obama selected General Eric Shinseki to serve as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs, marking a significant appointment that would bring military leadership experience to the role of supporting U.S. veterans.
• Greek Police Kill Teenage Student, Sparking Nationwide Riots On December 6, 2008, a Greek police officer shot and killed 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos in Athens, triggering extensive protests and riots that spread across Greece. The incident highlighted deep-seated tensions between youth and law enforcement, and became a symbol of social unrest and police brutality.
• Arrests Made in Mumbai Attacks Investigation Two Indian men were arrested for providing mobile phones to gunmen involved in the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, contributing to the ongoing investigation of this significant terrorist incident.
• University of Hawaii Launches Asteroid Detection Telescope The University of Hawaii activated a specialized telescope designed to detect potentially hazardous asteroids smaller than 1 kilometer in diameter. This technological advancement represents a significant step in planetary defense and near-Earth object monitoring.
• Joseph Cao Makes History in Congressional Election In Louisiana's 2nd congressional district election, Joseph Cao achieved a remarkable upset victory, becoming the first Vietnamese American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, symbolizing increasing diversity in American political representation.
• Martha von Bulow Dies After Long Vegetative State Martha 'Sunny' von Bulow passed away in New York at age 76, concluding a highly publicized medical and legal saga that had captivated public attention for nearly three decades. She had been in a vegetative state since 1980, following a mysterious medical incident that led to a high-profile attempted murder trial.
• Manny Pacquiao Defeats Oscar De La Hoya Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao defeated Mexican American fighter Oscar De La Hoya in a welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, further establishing his reputation as a world-class boxer.
• Ireland Recalls Pork Products Due to Contamination The Republic of Ireland initiated a comprehensive recall of all pork products following the discovery of contaminated animal fodder, demonstrating proactive food safety measures to protect public health.
• Florida Wins SEC Championship In the 17th SEC Championship Game, #2 Florida defeated #1 Alabama with a score of 31-20, securing a significant victory in college football's most competitive conference.
• Oklahoma Dominates Big 12 Championship In the 13th Big 12 Championship Game, #4 Oklahoma decisively defeated #19 Missouri with a score of 62-21, showcasing their football prowess and championship potential.
• Virginia Tech Triumphs in ACC Championship Virginia Tech won the 4th ACC Championship Game, defeating #18 Boston College with a convincing score of 30-12, demonstrating their football strength.

Events in 2008

December 06, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 2008

December 06, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Roma : 0 - 1
• Lazio - Inter : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Tubize : 5 - 1
• Bergen - Dender : 5 - 2
• Charleroi - Mechelen : 1 - 2
• Germinal - Mouscron : 3 - 0
• Roeselare - Westerlo : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Dortmund : 0 - 0
• Cottbus - Stuttgart : 0 - 3
• Ein Frankfurt - Bochum : 4 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
• M'gladbach - Leverkusen : 1 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Valencia : 4 - 0
• Sp Gijon - Ath Madrid : 2 - 5
• Villarreal - Getafe : 3 - 3

December 06, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 341st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 2008 can also be written as 12/6/2008 in the US and as 6/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Famous people died on December 06, 2008:

• Sunny von Bülow
• Gérard Lauzier

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 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 06, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 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 6th 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 06, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 01:05 am.

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 06, 2008

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Someone born on December 06, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 17 days old,

or 854 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 2008?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 06, 2008.

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