It doesn't. The new term following the 2008 election began on Jan 20, 2009.
He was elected in November of 2008, and took office in January 2009.
January, 20th
January 20, 1941 was the date that FDR began his third term as president.
Nicholas Joseph Orville Liverpoolwas the President of Dominica in 2008. He became the sixth President of Dominica on 2003 October 2 and began his second term on 2008 July, ending it on 2012 September 17.
Danilo Türk was the President of Slovenia in 2008. He became the third President of the Republic of Slovenia on 2007 December 23, ending his term on 2012 December 22.
William Henry Harrison started his term as U.S. President in March 1841. His grandson, Benjamin Harrison, started his term as U.S. President in March 1889.
The President's term of office starts on January 20th as specified in the 20th amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
It depends on which term you are referring to. If you are asking about the presidency, he was first elected on 4 November 2008, and inaugurated on 20 January 2009. He was re-elected on 6 November 2012, and inaugurated on 20 January 2013.
Ilham Aliyev was the President of Azerbaijan in 2008, having assumed office on 2003 October 31. He is currently serving his second and final 5-year term as President of Azerbaijan.
Duwuri Subbarao was appointed in 2008 and his term was extended to 2013.
Duwuri Subbarao was appointed in 2008 and his term was extended to 2013.
Obama's second term began on January 20, 2013.