Friday August 08, 2003: on this day

August 08, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2003 can also be written as 8/8/2003 in the US and as 8/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Here's what happened on August 08, 2003:

• Hezbollah is a militant lebanese militia backed by iran and syria. it fires artillery at israeli border posts, drawing back fire. this was the first such exchange in eight years. ap story
• A 'ma'ariv poll found that 37% of sharon's supporters believe ariel sharon is corrupt. 52% saved him from having to resign if he behaved improperly. the loan that cyril kern, a friend to ariel sharon, gave sharon's son gilad in january 2002 is the subject of controversy.
• "occupation in iraq": president bush, at his ranch in crawford texas, noted the 100th day since the end of overt military action in iraq. he said that the united states had made "good progress" in aiding iraq's democracy, overall security, as well as its economy.
• Us vs. eu on gm foods: the european union is disapproving of the american, canadian, and argentinian attempts to launch a formal challenge to the world trade organization's decision to ban genetically modified crops.
• Sco v. ibm linux lawsuit. ibm provides more information about their sco countersuit, and says that they have novell support. [10]
• War on terrorism. according to the most recent analysis of cockpit recordings by united states investigators ziad jarrah, the terrorist-pilot on september 11th was given instructions to crash united airlines flight 93 into pennsylvania farmland. this was due to a passenger revolt in the cabin that tried to take control of the plane's controls. [11][12][13][14]
• According to reports, the canadian grand prix was dropped from the formula one calendar in 2004 due to its anti-tobacco laws. montreal was granted a grace period of seven years prior to the 1997 introduction of the new law. this announcement comes a week after it became clear that the belgian gp would be reintroduced for the 2004 season. [15] but formula one director general bernie ecclestone claims that such a decision has not been made. [16]
• The eu draft constitution could allow for foreign-owned private healthcare and education services. [17]

August 08, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $20.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.94
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.05

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2003:

• 1 USD = 119.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3933 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3611 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.58 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7053 GBP

August 08, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Genk : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Trier - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 1
• Lubeck - Bielefeld : 0 - 0
• Regensburg - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Marseille - Auxerre : 1 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Samsunspor - Besiktas : 1 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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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 08, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 02:42 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2003

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Famous people born on August 08, 2003:

• Maximilian Janisch

  Young swiss prodigy, monika janisch was the mother and a german mathematician.

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

• Faye Wong

  Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

• Peyton List

  Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

• Dustin Hoffman

  American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

• Robin Quivers

  American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

• Esther Williams

  American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

• Keith Carradine

  American actor from a theatre family.

• Rory Calhoun

  American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

• Roger Penrose

  Mathematician and english physicist.

• Katie Leung

  Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

• Rena Mero

  American wrestler.

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You are 20 years 8 months old,

or 248 months and 10 days old,

or 1079 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7559 days old,

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 08, 2003?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2003.

Famous people died on August 08, 2003:

• Dirk Hoogendam

  Dutch-german ss officer (b. 1922).

• Falaba Issa Traoré

  Malian director and playwright (b. 1930).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

• Louise Brooks

  Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

• Patricia Neal

  American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

• Olivia Newton-John

  An american singer, born in australia.

• Karen Black

  American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

• Glen Campbell

  American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

• Barbara Bel Geddes

  Nyc, new york -- actress.

• Fay Wray

  Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

• Richard Deacon

  American actor and singer (d.1984).

• Alan Napier

  American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

• Ilse Werner

  Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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Holidays on August 08, 2003:

• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
• Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
• Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
• St. Hormisdas
• St. Smaragdus (and companions)
• St. Largus
• St. Cyriacus

August 08, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
4. Lil' Kim - Magic Stick
5. matchbox twenty - Unwell

August 08, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
4. Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
5. Beyonce - Crazy In Love

August 08, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 08, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
4. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
5. Monica - So Gone

August 08, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2003 was Jaleo by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 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. Ricky Martin - Jaleo
2. Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
3. Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
4. Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
5. Alexandre Pires - Quitemonos La Ropa