What happened on Monday December 01, 2008?

Here's what happened on December 01, 2008:

• US Officially Declared in Economic Recession The National Bureau of Economic Research officially announced that the United States had been in an economic recession since December 2007, confirming the severe economic downturn.
• Indian Officials Accuse Pakistan of Mumbai Terror Attack Indian government officials publicly blamed Pakistani militants for a coordinated terrorist attack on multiple landmarks in India, escalating regional tensions.
• Canadian Political Opposition Forms Coalition Canada's opposition parties (Liberal Party, New Democratic Party, and Bloc Quebecois) agreed to form a coalition government led by Stephane Dion, challenging the recently elected Conservative Government.
• Canadian Stock Market Experiences Significant Decline Canada's TSX stock market index plummeted by a record 864.41 points, closing at 8,406.21, reflecting the severe economic turbulence of the 2008 global financial crisis.
• Suicide Bombing in Helmand, Afghanistan A devastating suicide bombing in Helmand, Afghanistan, resulted in ten fatalities, including two police officers, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Death of Mikel Laboa, Basque Cultural Icon Mikel Laboa, a renowned Basque singer, songwriter, and cultural figure, passed away at the age of 74. Known for his significant contributions to Basque music and cultural preservation.
• Astronomical Conjunction of Moon, Venus, and Jupiter A rare celestial event occurred with a triangular conjunction featuring a new Moon, Venus, and Jupiter prominently visible in the evening sky, creating a spectacular astronomical display.

Events in 2008

December 01, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 2008

December 01, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 01, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.89
• Apple AAPL: opens at $91.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.36
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.95

Exchange Rates on December 01, 2008:

• 1 USD = 93.18 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2469 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2062 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8852 CNY
• 1 EUR = 117.44 JPY

December 01, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Mainz : 1 - 4

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Sedan : 1 - 3

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Reading - Coventry : 3 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Liverpool - West Ham : 0 - 0

December 01, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 336th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 2008 can also be written as 12/1/2008 in the US and as 1/12/2008 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 2008 in December 2008 calendar

Famous people died on December 01, 2008:

• Paul Benedict

  Paul Benedict was an accomplished American character actor known for his distinctive comedic roles, particularly as Harry on the popular...

• Joseph B. Wirthlin

  American businessman and religious leader (b. 1917).

• Lev Mantula

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 2008 was Live Your Life by T.I., according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. T.I. - Live Your Life
2. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
3. Beyonce - If I Were A Boy
4. T.I. - Whatever You Like
5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

December 01, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 2008 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:16 am and setting at 08:49 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 December 01, 2008

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Someone born on December 01, 2008 is:

16 years 5 months old,

or 197 months and 10 days old,

or 857 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6005 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 2008?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 01, 2008.

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