What happened on Wednesday November 26, 2008?

Here's what happened on November 26, 2008:

• 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks A coordinated terrorist assault on Mumbai, India's financial capital, where ten heavily-armed gunmen launched synchronized attacks across five locations. The attacks targeted multiple sites including luxury hotels, a railway station, and cafés, resulting in 174 deaths and 295 injuries. The Deccan Mujahedeen claimed responsibility, though investigations later linked the attacks to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terrorist organization.
• Obama Announces Economic Recovery Board President-elect Barack Obama revealed plans to establish an economic recovery board led by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. The board's mission was to provide fresh perspectives on addressing the ongoing economic challenges during the 2008 financial crisis.
• Greenland Self-Governance Referendum A historic referendum where Greenland voted for increased self-governance, with 75% of voters supporting expanded autonomy from Denmark. This marked a significant step towards potential future independence for the autonomous Danish territory.
• Woolworths UK Enters Administration The Woolworths Group PLC announced the placement of its 815-store chain and DVD distribution businesses into administration, potentially putting approximately 30,000 jobs at risk. This marked a significant moment in the UK retail landscape during the global financial downturn.
• Edna Parker: World's Oldest Living Person Edna Parker from Shelbyville, Indiana, was recognized as the world's oldest living person at the age of 115, representing an extraordinary example of human longevity.

Events in 2008

November 26, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 2008

November 26, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 26, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $89.92
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.52

Exchange Rates on November 26, 2008:

• 1 USD = 95.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2333 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2035 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8292 CNY
• 1 EUR = 123.14 JPY

November 26, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 331st day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 2008 can also be written as 11/26/2008 in the US and as 26/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 2008 in November 2008 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 2008:

• Terrorist Mumbai

  The 2008 Mumbai terror attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks by Lashkar-e-Taiba militants from Pakistan, targeting multiple...

Famous people born in 2008

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 2008:

• Franco Nobili
• Edna Parker

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on November 26th

November 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

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

November 26, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 26, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
4. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
5. T.I. - Whatever You Like

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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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 26, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 26, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 26, 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 26, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:05 am and setting at 04:08 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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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 2008

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Someone born on November 26, 2008 is:

16 years 5 months old,

or 197 months and 18 days old,

or 859 weeks

or 6013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 26, 2008?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 26, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 26, 2008.

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