What happened on Wednesday November 12, 2008?

Here's what happened on November 12, 2008:

• US Treasury TARP Strategy Shift The US Treasury announced a strategic change in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), deciding to directly inject cash into select banks instead of purchasing mortgage-backed securities, marking a significant intervention in the financial crisis.
• 2008 Russian Financial Crisis The Russian financial markets experienced significant volatility, with major stock exchanges facing unprecedented disruptions due to global economic pressures and falling oil prices.
• India's Chandrayaan-1 Lunar Mission India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar exploration mission successfully reached its operational orbit at 100 km above the Moon's surface, marking a significant achievement in the country's space exploration program.
• Chen Shuibian Corruption Case A Taiwanese court ruled that former President Chen Shuibian should be imprisoned while prosecutors continue their investigation into money laundering and corruption charges, signaling a significant moment in Taiwan's judicial accountability.
• India's Sagarika Missile Test India successfully conducted its first test of the Sagarika submarine-launched ballistic missile from a land-based launcher, demonstrating advanced military technological capabilities.
• North Korea Border Closure North Korea announced its intention to close the land border with South Korea, effective December 1st, 2008, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
• Death of Mitch Mitchell John 'Mitch' Mitchell, the legendary drummer of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, passed away at the age of 62, marking the loss of a significant figure in rock music history.

Events in 2008

November 12, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 2008

November 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 12, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $92.43
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $20.89
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.48
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.73

Exchange Rates on November 12, 2008:

• 1 USD = 95.0 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2373 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1866 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8291 CNY
• 1 EUR = 118.77 JPY

November 12, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Stirling - Annan Athletic : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Kilmarnock : 3 - 0
• Dundee United - Hibernian : 2 - 0
• Hearts - Hamilton : 1 - 0
• Inverness C - Falkirk : 1 - 1
• Motherwell - Rangers : 0 - 0

November 12, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 317th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 2008 can also be written as 11/12/2008 in the US and as 12/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

November 12, 2008 in November 2008 calendar

Famous people died on November 12, 2008:

• Mitch Mitchell

  Legendary drummer of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, a key figure in the development of rock music in the late 1960s.

• Catherine Baker Knoll

  American educator and politician, 30th lieutenant governor of pennsylvania (b. 1930).

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on November 12th

November 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Pink - So What
4. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
5. Beyonce - If I Were A Boy

November 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 2008 was Miss Independent by Ne-Yo, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
3. T.I. - Whatever You Like
4. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
5. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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November 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 12, 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 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

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 12, 2008

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Someone born on November 12, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 10 days old,

or 853 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5974 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 12, 2008?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 12, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 12, 2008.

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