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Event of Interest
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
About November 8, 2020
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
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#1 Song: Mood - 24kGoldn Featuring iann dior
#1 Song: Positions - Ariana Grande
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