Famous Deaths

  • Alan Ford, American swimmer (world 100m freestyle record 55.4; Olympic silver 1948), dies of emphysema at 84
  • Jean Fournet, French conductor (Rotterdam Philharmonic, 1968-73; Orchestre National de l’Île, 1973-82; Tokyo Metropolitan, 1983-86), dies at 95
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About November 3, 2008

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Whatever You Like - T.I.
  • UK #1 Song: Hero - X Factor Finalists


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