Wednesday January 08, 2003: on this day

January 08, 2003 was the 8th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 08, 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 January 08, 2003, who was born and died on January 08, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lose Yourself by Eminem), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Chappelle'S Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 2003?


January 08, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 8th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2003 can also be written as 1/8/2003 in the US and as 8/1/2003 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2003 in January 2003 calendar

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January 08, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 2003:

  • All 21 passengers on board us airways express flight 5481 are killed when it crashes at charlotte/douglas international airport, charlotte, north carolina.
  • Turkish airlines flight 634 crashes in turkey near diyarbak?r airport. all crew members and 70 passengers were killed.
  • North korea threatens to wage war on the united nations if it is placed under economic sanctions.
  • Air midwest plane crashes while taking off from charlotte's international airport. all 21 passengers were killed. the plane was headed for greer, south carolina. unfortunately, it could not maintain its altitude after takeoff and crashed onto a us airways hangar. another plane crash in turkey resulted in the deaths of at least 74 people. it was a turkish airlines aircraft that crashed during an emergency landing attempt at diyarbakir airport.
  • Turkish airlines flight 634 crashes near diyarbakır airport, turkey, killing the entire crew and 70 of the 75 passengers.
  • Air midwest flight 5481 crashes at charlotte-douglas airport, in charlotte, north carolina, killing all 21 people on board.

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

Stock market quotes on January 08, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.58
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.37
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.55

Exchange Rates on January 08, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 119.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5612 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3886 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 124.82 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6505 GBP
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January 08, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 10:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.

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Who was born on January 08, 2003?


Famous people born on January 08, 2003:

  • Isabella Durham

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Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 17 days old,

or 1111 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7778 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 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 January 08, 2003?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

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

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

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January 08, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 2003:

  • Ron Goodwin

    English composer and conductor (b. 1925).

  • José María Gutiérrez
  • Antonio Palenzuela
  • Ronald Alfred «Ron» Goodwin
  • Jean Meyer

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 2003:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 6th and January 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 2003 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lose Yourself youtube
  2. - Work It
  3. - Air Force Ones
  4. - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
  5. - Bump, Bump, Bump

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 2003 was Sound Of The Underground by Girls Aloud, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sound Of The Underground
  2. - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
  3. - If You're Not The One
  4. - Stop Living The Lie

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 2003 was Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

January 08, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
  2. - Work It
  3. - Bump, Bump, Bump
  4. - Air Force Ones
  5. - Miss You

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 2003 was El Problema by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Problema
  2. - Suena
  3. - Quizas
  4. - Es Por Ti
  5. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia

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January 08, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 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

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

The Recruit

The Recruit

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Roger Donaldson

Starring: Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan, Gabriel Macht

Country: United States of America

January 08, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Chappelle's Show

Chappelle's Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Directed by: Todd Broder

Starring: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Neal Brennan, Rudy Rush

Country: United States of America

Fish Tales

Fish Tales

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Alki David

Magpakailanman

Magpakailanman

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Joyce Bernal

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 2002

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Panique au village

Panique au village

Release year: 2002

January 08, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Summons by John Grisham

The Summons

By:

Ray Atlee is an associate professor of law at University of Virginia. He is 43 years old, single and still dealing with the shocks of a surprise separation. Forrest, his younger brother, redefines the concept of a black sheep in …

Journals by Kurt Cobain

Journals

By:

Kurt Cobain's lyrics notebook and personal journals. He filled many notebooks with lyrics, drawings and writings about Nirvana.

Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy

Red Rabbit

By:

Jack Ryan lived in England for a while as a historian, teacher and ex-Marine, long before he was elected President or head the CIA.

Esther'S Gift by Jan Karon

Esther'S Gift

By:

The Mitford Snowmen became a New York Times bestseller last Christmas because readers flocked to Mitford. Esther Bolick's Esther's Gift is full of holiday spirit as Esther Bolick prepares for the holidays.

The Christmas Train by David Baldacci

The Christmas Train

By:

Tom Langdon is a tired and cash-strapped journalist who is prohibited from flying after a thorough airport security check causes him to lose control.

January 08, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bookworm

Bookworm

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, iOS, Game Boy Advance, Xbox Live Arcade, PDA, Smartphone, Java ME, BREW, DSiWare, Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Colin McRae Rally 04

Colin McRae Rally 04

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

Chariots of War

Chariots of War

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Real-time tactics

Publisher: Strategy First

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action game, adventure game, children's game, racing game, roleplaying game

Publisher: VU Games

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

Platform: Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on January 08, 2003?

On January 08, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 2003?

On January 08, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 2003?

On January 08, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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 January 2003?

January 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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