What happened on Sunday November 16, 2008?

Here's what happened on November 16, 2008:

• Iraq-US Security Agreement Milestone After nearly a year of intense negotiations, the Iraqi cabinet passed a landmark status of forces agreement governing the U.S. military presence in Iraq through 2011. The agreement mandates the withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops by December 31, 2011, and removal from Iraqi cities by summer 2009. Notably, the pact also grants Iraqi officials increased legal jurisdiction over off-base American personnel misconduct, pending final parliamentary approval.
• Iraqi Cabinet Approves US Troop Withdrawal Plan The Iraqi cabinet approved a comprehensive withdrawal plan for American troops, setting timelines for evacuation from Iraqi cities and villages by June 2009, with complete withdrawal targeted by 2011. This strategic decision marked a significant milestone in Iraq's post-occupation sovereignty.
• Barack Obama Resigns Senate Seat President-elect Barack Obama formally resigned from his U.S. Senate seat in preparation for his upcoming presidential inauguration, marking a significant transition in his political career and signaling the beginning of his presidential journey.
• Tsunami Strikes Indonesian Coast A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami along the Indonesian coastline, resulting in two fatalities. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued but subsequently cancelled, highlighting the unpredictable nature of seismic events.
• Jimmie Johnson Wins Third Consecutive NASCAR Championship NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson secured his third consecutive Sprint Cup Series Championship, achieving a rare feat in motorsports by demonstrating exceptional consistency and skill throughout the 2008 racing season.

Events in 2008

November 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 2008

November 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Napoli : 3 - 1
• Cagliari - Fiorentina : 1 - 0
• Catania - Torino : 3 - 2
• Milan - Chievo : 1 - 0
• Roma - Lazio : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Anderlecht : 1 - 1
• Lokeren - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Werder Bremen - FC Koln : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Freiburg : 1 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Duisburg : 4 - 3
• Ingolstadt - Nurnberg : 0 - 3
• Koblenz - Mainz : 0 - 3
• Oberhausen - Aachen : 1 - 1

November 16, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 321st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 2008 can also be written as 11/16/2008 in the US and as 16/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 2008 in November 2008 calendar

Famous people died on November 16, 2008:

• Reg Varney

  English actor and comedian best known for his role in the popular sitcom 'On the Buses'.

• Jan Krugier; Polish-Swiss art dealer (b. 1928)
• Arnoldo Penzkofer

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on November 16th

November 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 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 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 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 16th 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 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 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 16, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 07:57 pm and setting at 11:26 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 November 16, 2008

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Someone born on November 16, 2008 is:

16 years 4 months old,

or 196 months and 6 days old,

or 852 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5970 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 16, 2008?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 16, 2008.

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