Historical Events
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren is appointed to chair a Congressional Oversight Panel for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
- Eurozone officially slips into recession for the first time since its creation in 1999, pushed down by recessions in Germany and Italy
- Hong Kong becomes the second Asian economy to tip into recession, its exports hit by weakening global demand
- Italy plunges into recession, its first since the start of 2005, after GDP contracts a steeper-than-expected 0.5% in the third quarter
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelmus Norbert Schmelzer, Dutch foreign minister (KVP), dies at 87
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About November 14, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring Rihanna
#1 Song: Hero - X Factor Finalists
