Monday November 17, 2008: on this day

November 17, 2008 was the 322nd day of the year 2008, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is November 17, 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 17, 2008, who was born and died on November 17, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 17, 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 17th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 17, 2008?


November 17, 2008 was a Monday and it was the 322nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 2008 can also be written as 11/17/2008 in the US and as 17/11/2008 in UK and Europe.

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November 17, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 17, 2008:

  • Citigroup will reduce 75,000 jobs in the first half of 2009.
  • Officially, japan is in recession after it posted consecutive quarters of contraction since 2001.
  • The new york mercantile exchange saw crude oil futures contracts drop by 3.7% to close at $us54.95/barrel, their lowest price in 22-months.
  • 2008 russian financial crisis: russian trading system suspends its stock exchange after its nine indices drop by more than 5.5%.
  • Pirates capture the mv sirius star, an oil tanker owned by saudi arabia, off somalia's coast. somali pirates have hijacked the largest vessel ever.

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November 17, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 17, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $88.48
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.40

Exchange Rates on November 17, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 96.24 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.229 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1987 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8275 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 121.98 JPY

November 17, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Hansa Rostock : 6 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Metz - Strasbourg : 3 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Empoli - Grosseto : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Belenenses - Academica : 1 - 0
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November 17, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th 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 17, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on November 17th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 17, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 17, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 17, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 12:01 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 17, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on November 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 17th:

  • Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams

    Rachel mcadams is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular films such as mean girls, the notebook, and spotlight.

  • Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau

    French actress, seen with mel gibson in her first english-speaking role as "braveheart".

  • Jeff Buckley
    Jeff Buckley

    American musician who made his debut in the avant-garde clubs scene of the 1990s.

  • Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese

    American film director and award-winning filmmaker scorsese is well-known for his fascination with the dark side of life.

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Ross
    Jonathan Ross

    Jonathan ross is a british tv show host known for his wit, humor, and interviewing skills on various talk shows and award ceremonies.

  • Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis

    Tom ellis is a british tv actor best known for his role as lucifer morningstar in the tv series lucifer.

  • Lauren Hutton
    Lauren Hutton

    American actress, supermodel and tv personality.

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Claudia Pandolfi
    Claudia Pandolfi

    Italian actress, who was a star in the film "ovosodo" as a child, is highly regarded.

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November 17, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 8 days old,

or 805 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5638 days old,

if you were born on November 17, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 2008?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 17, 2008.

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November 17, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 17, 2008:

  • Austina Leighton

    Celebrated poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Athalene Oliver

    Celebrated poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Zaela Martinez

    Influential playwright known for her powerful and thought-provoking plays.

  • Hiilani Kanakaole

    Preserved and innovated traditional hula dance.

  • Clova Stuart-Hamilton

    Known for her abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Clive Barnes

    Clive Barnes was a British-American theater and dance critic who had a long career in the United States.

  • Evalin Dahl

    Evalin Dahl was a Norwegian philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

  • Iola Richards

    Renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Ennio De Concini

    Italian screenwriter known for his work in cinema.

  • Pete Newell

    American basketball coach and player (d. 2008).

  • George Stephen Morrison

    American admiral (b. 1919).

  • Guy Peellaert
  • Peter Aldis
  • Michel Vaucher
  • Mohamed El Habib Fassi-Fihri
  • Jean-Marie Demange

What famous deaths happened on November 17th?

Famous deaths on November 17th:

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Clive Brook
    Clive Brook

    Actor/director (on approval), dead at 87.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Marek Perepeczko
    Marek Perepeczko

    Polish actor and director (b. 1942).

  • Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle

    American actress (born 1920).

  • Ernestine Schumann-Heink
    Ernestine Schumann-Heink

    Austrian opera singer who sang in oratorios, concerts, and in vaudeville.

  • Naunton Wayne
    Naunton Wayne

    Actor (dead of night), dies in 69.

  • Ruth Donnelly
    Ruth Donnelly

    Comedian, who dies in new york city at the age of 86.

  • Avalin Khan

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Chanc Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 17th

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November 17, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 17, 2008:

  • Slovakia - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day commemorating the beginning of the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
  • Life Day
  • International Students Day
  • R.C. Saints - Elisabeth of Hungary; Gregory of Tours; Hilda of Whitby; Hugh of Lincoln
  • Also see November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Observances on November 17, 2008:

  • World Philosophy Day [UNESCO]
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November 17, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

November 17, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

November 17, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 17, 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 17, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 17, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Hot, Flat, And Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot, Flat, And Crowded

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New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the year A Washington Post Best Book of the year A Businessweek Best Business Book of the YEAR A Chicago Tribune Best

A Good Woman by Danielle Steel

A Good Woman

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Annabelle Worthington, nineteen, was born into a life full of privilege. But everything changed when her family was sunk by the Titanic in April 1912.

A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire

A Lion Among Men

By:

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.

Testimony by Anita Shreve

Testimony

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A sex scandal is about the break at a New England boarding college. The fact that the sexual acts were captured on videotape is even more shocking.

November 17, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 17, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AMF Bowling World Lanes

AMF Bowling World Lanes

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Art Style: AQUIA

Art Style: AQUIA

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Age of Heroes

Age of Heroes

Genre: Historical/Adventure

Publisher: Ras Games

Buzz!: The Schools Quiz

Buzz!: The Schools Quiz

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party, Educational

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

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Who was the US President on November 17, 2008?

On November 17, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 17, 2008?

On November 17, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on November 17, 2008?

On November 17, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about November 17th?

November 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: following months of fighting, the syrian government forces take back control of tulul al-safa, south syria from isil.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi army seizes rawa from islamic state in iraq & the levant (isil). it was the last iraqi town that isil held.
  • 2016 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least ten people were killed in a car bomb attack in azaz, aleppo governorate.

Find out more about November 17th

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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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