November 8

In 2020, Myanmar conducted its general election, resulting in the re-election of the National League for Democracy. However, the democratic government faced a dramatic turn of events when it was ousted by the Burmese military during the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état in February.

In 2016, Donald Trump made history by being elected the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, who was notable for being the first woman to receive a major party's nomination. This pivotal election marked a significant moment in American political history.

In 2016, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement regarding the withdrawal of ₹500 and ₹1000 currency notes in India. This landmark decision aimed to address issues related to black money and promote a cashless economy.

In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones on record, devastated the Visayas region of the Philippines. The catastrophic storm resulted in over 6,340 fatalities, with more than 1,000 individuals still unaccounted for. Haiyan inflicted an estimated $2.86 billion in damages (2013 USD), equivalent to approximately $3.74 billion in 2023, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in history.

In 2011, the potentially hazardous asteroid 2005 YU55 made its closest known approach to Earth, passing just 0.85 lunar distances away (approximately 324,600 kilometers or 201,700 miles). This event marked the nearest encounter by an asteroid of its brightness since the 2010 XC15 in 1976, highlighting the ongoing interest in near-Earth objects and their potential impact risks.

In 2006, during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Israeli Defense Forces tragically killed 19 Palestinian civilians in their homes amid the shelling of Beit Hanoun. This poignant event highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and complexities of the region.

In 2004, during the Iraq War, over 10,000 U.S. troops joined forces with a limited contingent of Iraqi army units to conduct a pivotal siege against the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. This significant military operation aimed to combat insurgency and restore stability in the region.

In 2002, during the Iraq disarmament crisis, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 1441. This pivotal resolution mandated that Saddam Hussein had to disarm or face significant repercussions, highlighting the international community's commitment to enforcing disarmament in Iraq.

In 1999, Bruce Miller was tragically murdered at his junkyard near Flint, Michigan. His wife, Sharee Miller, orchestrated the plot by persuading her online lover, Jerry Cassaday, to commit the crime before he took his own life. This shocking case became known as the world’s first Internet murder, leading to Sharee's conviction and sparking widespread media attention.

In 1997, Eritrea officially adopted the nakfa as its national currency, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic development.