Historical Events
Rihanna, Brown Win
36th American Music Awards: Rihanna & Chris Brown win
- 97th Davis Cup: Spain beats Argentina in Mar del Plata (3-1)
- CFL Grey Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montreal: Calgary Stampeders beat Montreal Alouettes, 22-14; 66,308 2nd-highest attended Grey Cup game in history
- Economists at the University of Hawaii report that the state entered recession in the previous quarter based on the drop in tourist figures and growing unemployment, with 8,800 jobs expected to be cut in 2009
- Geffen Records releases rock band Guns N" Roses sixth, and to date last, studio album, "Chinese Democracy"; 8 years in production, with costs over $13 million, it is the most expensive rock album ever made
Famous Deaths
- Richard Hickox, British organist, musical director, and conductor (City of London Sinfonia, 1971-2008; London Symphony Chorus from 1976-91), dies of a heart attack at 60
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About November 23, 2008
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
#1 Song: Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring 
#1 Song: If I Were A Boy - 