What happened on Saturday, November 8, 2014?

Here's what happened on November 08, 2014:

• Gorbachev warns of potential new Cold War Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev expressed concerns about rising tensions between Russia and the West, warning of a potential new Cold War. His remarks highlighted the geopolitical challenges facing global leaders. source: theguardian.com
• Obama nominates Loretta Lynch for Attorney General President Obama nominated Loretta Lynch to be the next Attorney General, marking a historic moment as she would be the first African American woman to hold the position. Her nomination was seen as a significant step for diversity in the U.S. government. source: nytimes.com
• Obama authorizes additional troops to fight ISIS President Obama authorized the deployment of additional U.S. troops to assist in the fight against ISIS in Iraq. This decision was part of a broader strategy to stabilize the region and support local forces. source: reuters.com
• US Airstrike Targets ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi A US military airstrike in al-Qaim seriously injured Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS), as part of ongoing military intervention against the terrorist organization.
• Dallas Completes Ebola Monitoring Period Texas health officials confirmed the end of the Ebola monitoring period in Dallas, with no new cases reported. The two nurses who treated Thomas Eric Duncan have recovered and been declared virus-free.
• US Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.8 Percent The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a positive jobs market, with 214,000 jobs added in October and the unemployment rate falling to 5.8%. Jobless claims reached a 14-year low, indicating economic recovery.
• South Korea Disbands Coast Guard After Ferry Disaster Following criticism of its response to the Sewol ferry disaster, South Korea's National Assembly announced the dissolution of its coast guard, transferring its duties to the National Police Agency.
• Detroit Exits Bankruptcy A federal judge approved Detroit's bankruptcy exit plan, allowing the city to reduce its $18 billion debt by $7 billion and invest nearly $2 billion in city services over the next nine years.
• International Authorities Raid Darknet Sites European and U.S. law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated raids, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals connected to illegal Darknet websites.
• Al-Shabaab Captures Kudhaa Island in Somalia In a violent incident during the ongoing conflict in Somalia, the terrorist group Al-Shabaab captured Kudhaa Island, resulting in at least 23 fatalities.
• New Zealand Protests Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations Protests were held across New Zealand against the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations, reflecting public concern about the potential economic and social impacts.
• Japan Unlikely to Complete Trans-Pacific Partnership in 2014 Akira Amari, Japan's Economy Minister, stated that completing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations by the end of 2014 appears improbable.
• North Korea Releases American Detainees North Korea released two American detainees, Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller, in a diplomatic gesture.

Events in 2014

November 08, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 2014

November 08, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on November 08, 2014:

• 1 USD = 114.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6299 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.1574 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.1327 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9653 CHF

November 08, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sampdoria - Milan : 2 - 2
• Sassuolo - Atalanta : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Lierse : 1 - 0
• Mechelen - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Charleroi : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Paderborn : 3 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Bayern Munich : 0 - 4
• Freiburg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0
• Hoffenheim - FC Koln : 3 - 4
• Leverkusen - Mainz : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Darmstadt - RB Leipzig : 1 - 0
• St Pauli - Heidenheim : 0 - 3

November 08, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 312th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 2014 can also be written as 11/8/2014 in the US and as 8/11/2014 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 2014 in November 2014 calendar

Famous people died on November 08, 2014:

• Hugo Sánchez Portugal

  Spanish-mexican footballer and sportscaster (b. 1984).

• Phil Crane

  American academic and politician (d. 2014).

• Don Paul

  American football player and sportscaster (b. 1925).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on November 8th

November 08, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
2. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
3. Tove Lo - Habits (Stay High)
4. Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang
5. Maroon 5 - Animals

November 08, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
2. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
3. Bobby Shmurda - Hot Boy
4. Rich Gang Featuring Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan - Lifestyle
5. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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November 08, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 2014 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 2014 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 08, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:22 pm and setting at 09:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Dec 06, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 2014

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Someone born on November 08, 2014 is:

11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 26 days old,

or 612 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4286 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 08, 2014?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on November 08, 2014.

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