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Events on Tuesday 4 November 2008 2
1942 – 2008Michael Crichton (1942-2008)Died 4 November 2008, aged 66American author and filmmaker best known for the novel Jurassic Park and for creating the television series ER. His technology-driven thrillers sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.
2008Barack Obama elected presidentFirst African American US PresidentBarack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4, 2008, becoming the first African American to hold the office.