Wednesday August 06, 2003: on this day

August 06, 2003 was the 218th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 06, 2003 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 06, 2003, who was born and died on August 06, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy In Love by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Wild Card) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 2003?


August 06, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2003 can also be written as 8/6/2003 in the US and as 6/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 06, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 2003:

  • 2003 california recall: arnold schwarzenegger announced that he would run for governor in the recall election of gray davis.
  • Florida will soon begin paying hank asher, pilot/database guru who was allegedly a drug smuggler and government informant, fees for his matrix database. this system is a searchable database that quickly combines existing police records with large commercially-available computer databases. the system is being criticized by civil libertarians who claim it is orwellian, and reminds them of the federal total information awareness program. the united states department of justice, and department of
  • Prometea, the first horse cloned in the world, is announced by an italian laboratory.
  • The pentagon of the united states confirms that a unit containing military personnel arrived in liberia to coordinate support for west african peacekeepers.
  • North korea and iran plan to create an alliance to develop long-range missiles with nuclear warheads. the plan calls for north korea to transport missile parts to iran to be assembled at a plant in iran near tehran. [10][11]
  • Michael mckevitt, a leader of the real ira, is convicted by the republic of ireland's special criminal court of two terrorist offenses: ampquotdirecting terrorismampquot; and ampquotmembership of a criminal organisationampquot. david rupert was one of the key witnesses. rupert was an fbi agent who posed in the real ira as mckevitt to gain access to him. mckevitt will be sentenced by the three scc judges later.

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August 06, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 06, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.54
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.70

Exchange Rates on August 06, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 120.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.4037 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3517 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.4 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7048 GBP
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August 06, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 2003 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 06, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:22 pm and setting at 12:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 2003.

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Who was born on August 06, 2003?


Famous people born on August 06, 2003:

  • Eduard Hallberg
  • Mario Mitaj
  • Luca Nardi

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 23 days old,

or 1077 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7541 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 2003.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2003?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2003.

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August 06, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 2003:

  • Uriah Levy

    Uriah Levy was a U.S.

  • Julius Baker

    American flute player and educator (b. 1915).

  • Roberto Marinho
  • Wilhelm Schneemelcher

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

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August 06, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 2003:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 06, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
  4. - Magic Stick
  5. - Unwell

August 06, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
  3. - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
  4. - Pretty Green Eyes
  5. - Crazy In Love

August 06, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - In Those Jeans
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - So Gone

August 06, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 2003 was Jaleo by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Jaleo
  2. - Fotografia
  3. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  4. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  5. - Quitemonos La Ropa

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August 06, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Identity

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen

Country: United States of America

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven

Country: United States of America

About Schmidt

About Schmidt

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Phone Booth

Phone Booth

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley

Country: United States of America

August 06, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 2003 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wild Card

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2003

Alienated

Alienated

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Brian Ackley

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Gil Kenan

August 06, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Exit Wounds by J. A. Jance

Exit Wounds

By:

A small area of the Southwest has been ravaged by extreme desert heat. One body is found dead in an unoccupied trailer. It is surrounded by 17 others.

Moneyball by Michael Lewis

Moneyball

By:

Moneyball is the quest for success in baseball. Michael follows the low-budget Oakland Athletics and their bigger-than-life general manager, Billy Beane.

Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg

Kate Remembered

By:

Katharine Hepburn was a popular actress and movie star for seven decades. She is a cultural icon, beloved by many, and loved by all.

White Death by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos

White Death

By:

New York Times Bestseller Kurt Austin is a hero of the new millennium. He leads NUMA's special assignment team and faces the threat now

Trading Up by Candace Bushnell

Trading Up

By:

Candace Bushnell is a comic genius with Jane Austen's penchant to social satire. She created Sex and the City and changed the way we see New York City.

August 06, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Conflict: Desert Storm II

Conflict: Desert Storm II

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox Microsoft Windows Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: SCi, Gotham Games

Downtown Run

Downtown Run

Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo GameCube, mobile game

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Alter Echo

Alter Echo

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: JP ESP; NA Ubi Soft Entertainment

Double Dragon Advance

Double Dragon Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Atlus

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 2003?

On August 06, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2003?

On August 06, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 2003?

On August 06, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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What happened in 2003?

2003 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The 108th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Saxby Chambliss (Republican-Georgia), Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina), John Sununu (Republican-New Hampshire), Lamar Alexander (Republican-Tennessee), Elizabeth Dole (Republican-North Carolina), Norm Coleman (Republican-Minnesota), and Mark Pryor (Democrat-Arkansas).
  • With a Republican Senate majority, the US Congress meets
  • All 21 passengers on board US Airways Express Flight 5481 are killed when it crashes at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What was the calendar for August 2003?

August 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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