What Happened on November 8, 2020

Historical Events

Virgin Hyperloop

First test of a high-speed levitating pod system to carry people and cargo, by Richard Branson's Virgin Hyperloop in Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Global recorded cases of COVID-19 pass 50 million, with the known death toll at 1,245,240 (Johns Hopkins data)
  • More than 50 people beheaded in latest attack by Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado province, northern Mozambique [1]

Famous Deaths

Alex Trebek (1940-2020)

Canadian-American Emmy Award-winning TV game show host (Jeopardy, 1984-2020; High Rollers, 1974-80), dies of pancreatic cancer at 80

  • Howie Meeker, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing, coach, broadcaster (NHL All Star 1947-49; Stanley Cup 1947, 48, 49, 51; Toronto Maple Leafs) and politician (Canada MP), dies at 97
  • Oscar Benton, Dutch blues singer and guitarist (Ze is Zoals Jij), dies at 71
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About November 8, 2020

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mood - 24kGoldn Featuring iann dior
  • UK #1 Song: Positions - Ariana Grande