Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California began.

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

The governor of California is the head of government of the U.S. state of California. The governor is the commander-in-chief of the California National Guard and the California State Guard.

November 17 is the 321st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 44 days remain until the end of the year.