Thursday November 20, 2008: on this day

November 20, 2008 was the 325th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 20, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on November 20, 2008, who was born and died on November 20, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 20, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Live Your Life by T.I.), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Secret Millionaire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 20th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 20, 2008?


November 20, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 325th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 2008 can also be written as 11/20/2008 in the US and as 20/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

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November 20, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 20, 2008:

  • The dow jones industrial average has fallen to its lowest level since 1997, after the us financial system suffered critical failures.
  • While giving a speech at the federalist society in washington d.c., united states attorney general michael mukasey fell to his death
  • The treaty of lisbon is ratified by the swedish parliament.
  • Nasa's mars reconnaissance orbiter finds evidence of huge underground deposits of water-ice on mars. one such deposit, under hellas planitia is roughly the same size as los angeles.
  • Automotive industry crisis: the top three u.s. automakers, ford motor company, general motors and chrysler, testify before congress in support of a bailout package.
  • French automaker psa peugeot citroen plans to reduce 2,700 jobs in response to declining demand in europe.
  • A bomb was thrown into the people's alliance for democracy protest area in bangkok, thailand. at least one person has been killed and 20 others are injured.
  • Somalia is a hotbed of piracy
  • Russian navy announces it will increase the number of warships deployed in the gulf of aden in an effort to combat piracy.
  • The somali government grants permission to the indian navy to enter its territorial waters for pirate hunting.
  • Five guantanamo bay prisoners who successfully argued "boumediene v. bush" before the supreme court were released by judge richard j. leon, district court for washington, d.c.
  • 2008 global financial crisis:: automotive industry crisis: the top three u.s. automakers ford motor company, general motors and chrysler testify before congress in support of a bailout package. (ap via google.) french automaker psa peugeot citroen plans to reduce 2,700 jobs in response to declining demand in europe.
  • Piracy in somalia: the russian navy announces it will increase the number of warships deployed in the gulf of aden in order to combat piracy. (afp via google). the somali government gives permission to the indian navy to enter its territorial waters for pirate hunting.

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November 20, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 20, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.84
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $85.24
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.00

Exchange Rates on November 20, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 93.71 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2957 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2234 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8337 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 116.67 JPY

November 20, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crawley Town - Ebbsfleet : 1 - 2
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November 20, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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 20, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on November 20th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 20, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 20, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 20, 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 20, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 01:18 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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Who was born on November 20, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on November 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 20th:

  • Bo Derek
    Bo Derek

    American actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".

  • Sean Young
    Sean Young

    American actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977.

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel

    American producer and actress.

  • Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons

    American actress and award-winning actress.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Nadine Velazquez
    Nadine Velazquez

    American model and actress.

  • Tusshar Kapoor
    Tusshar Kapoor

    Indian bollywood actor and producer.

  • Dan Byrd
    Dan Byrd

    American actor.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

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November 20, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 4 months old,

or 184 months and 8 days old,

or 801 weeks

or 5607 days old,

if you were born on November 20, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 20, 2008?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 20, 2008.

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November 20, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 20, 2008:

  • Arsenia Ivanovna

    Russian novelist acclaimed for her historical fiction.

  • Alvine Carter

    Influential playwright known for their thought-provoking plays.

  • Apolonio Garcia

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Bennie Gonzales

    American architect, known for his distinctive style of southwestern architecture.

  • Sven Inge

    Swedish painter (born 1935).

  • Raffaele Andreassi
  • Franco Del Mastro
  • Bruno Makain
  • Bob Jeter
  • Jan Machulski
  • Baldassarre Monti
  • June Vincent
  • Sven Inge (Sven Inge Höglund

What famous deaths happened on November 20th?

Famous deaths on November 20th:

  • Keith Michell
    Keith Michell

    Adelaide, south australia -- actor (6 wives of henry viii).

  • Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari

    Roanoke (virginia) -- actress (connie detective wife earthbound).

  • Queen Alexandra
    Queen Alexandra

    The united kingdom (born 1844).

  • Braxson Tolstoy

    Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes...

  • Odesser Tolstoy

    Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Brezlyn Tolstoy

    Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which...

  • Brayli Tolstoy

    Brayli Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Leo Tolstoy

    Russian writer, novelist and philosopher, he is a historical and renowned author.

  • Bettymae Klenck

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her record-breaking performances.

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November 20, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 20, 2008:

  • Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
  • Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
  • United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
  • Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
  • UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
  • Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)

Observances on November 20, 2008:

  • Africa Industrialization Day
  • World Children's Day
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November 20, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 17th and November 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 20, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

November 20, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 17th and November 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Live Your Life
  2. - Whatever You Like youtube
  3. - Hot N Cold
  4. - Heartless
  5. - If I Were A Boy

November 20, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 2008 was Miss Independent by Ne-Yo, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

November 20, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 17th and November 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Miss Independent
  2. - Spotlight
  3. - Whatever You Like youtube
  4. - Live Your Life
  5. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

November 20, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 20, 2008 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

November 20, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 20, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 17th and November 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Lloro Por Ti
  3. - Para Siempre
  4. - Te Regalo Amores
  5. - No Molestar

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November 20, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 20, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Appaloosa

Appaloosa

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ed Harris

Starring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger, Jeremy Irons

Country: United States of America

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Marc Forster

Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

November 20, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 20, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Michael Scott

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

The Drinky Crow Show

The Drinky Crow Show

Release year: 2008

Country: United States of America

November 20, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 20, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

A Lion Among Men

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Gregory Maguire returns to a darker Oz. Maguire's acclaimed and New York Times bestselling series The Wicked Years is now available in A Lion Among Men. This third volume offers a richer, more complex story.

The Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

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Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

By:

This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.

Letter To My Daughter by Maya Angelou

Letter To My Daughter

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Letter to my Daughter is Maya Angelou’s tribute to her daughter, who she has never had, but whom she sees all around. It outlines Maya Angelou’s path to living well.

The American Journey Of Barack Obama by the editors of Life magazine

The American Journey Of Barack Obama

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Americans have used LIFE for decades to understand, remember, and see the most important people and events of our time.

November 20, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 20, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cradle of Rome

Cradle of Rome

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Puzzle, strategy

Publisher: D3 Publisher

Art Style: AQUIA

Art Style: AQUIA

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers

Buzz! Junior: Ace Racers

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

ARCA Sim Racing '08

ARCA Sim Racing '08

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing, Simulator

100 Classic Book Collection

100 Classic Book Collection

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Nintendo HarperCollins

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Who was the US President on November 20, 2008?

On November 20, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 20, 2008?

On November 20, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on November 20, 2008?

On November 20, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about November 20th?

November 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of November. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on November 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - November 2018, kabul attack: at least 50 people were killed and 83 more injured in a suicide bombing at a mawlid gathering, kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: a lawsuit is filed by the u.s. department of justice to stop the merger of at&t & time warner.
  • 2016 - An attack by insurgent groups from muse, shan state on tatmadaw checkpoints and police outposts in tatmadaw has resulted in at least 8 deaths and over a dozen injuries. according to the state counselor's office, the attack was carried out by the kachin independence army (ta'ang national liberation army), myanmar national democratic alliance army (mnda) and other insurgent groups.

Find out more about November 20th

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for November 2008?

November 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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