Thursday August 14, 2003: on this day

August 14, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2003 can also be written as 8/14/2003 in the US and as 14/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Here's what happened on August 14, 2003:

• Captain william ponce, a us intelligence officer, contacts other officers in iraq to inform them that a colonel indicated that prisoners must be "broken" in order to collect information to stop further attacks on american troops.
• The northeast united states and canada experience a large-scale power outage.
• More than 500,000 people are affected by major power outages caused by a power grid problem in the northeastern united states, which includes new york city, new jersey and new jersey.
• Heat wave: french officials believe that up to 3,000 people died in france due to the heat wave. the french health system is overwhelmed by fatalities and diseases. paris has launched its "plan blanc" emergency response plan. however, the temperatures in paris are now at 30nbspdegc.
• Sars: seven deaths and multiple infections have been reported by public health officials in an outbreak that looks similar to, but is not, sars at a surrey nursing home (a suburb of vancouver). the home will still be considered a sars-site until more information is available. amp!--reported in reuters on thu, august 14, 2003 at 02:38 p.m. et --amp
• One-celled microbes from the archaea domain are capable of surviving at temperatures up to 121 degrees celsius (250 degrees fahrenheit). this makes them the only life forms that can withstand the highest temperatures. this microbe, temporarily called strain 121 and found in a hydrothermal vent 200 miles (320km) from puget sound, could provide clues as to the origin of life on earth. it is metabolized by reducing iron oxide. [10] august 030815075108.htm[11]
• Terrorism: hambali is a key leader of jemaah islamiciyah and has been taken into custody by the united states after being captured in thailand. [12]
• Liberian crisis: according to news services, moses blah met sekou conneh (liberians united for reconciliation & democracy (lurd),) and thomas nimley (model), a smaller faction. the pentagon adds a 150-man combat troop force to support the nigerian peacekeepers and ampquot''quick response''ampquot force to the united states military presence.
• Israeli-palestinian conflict: israel releases another 76 prisoners a week after having released more than 300 people. israel claims that the gesture is in goodwill and in compliance with agreements. the palestinian authority says most were not held for terrorist activities and that israel initially agreed to release those who were. officials from the palestinian authority want to release 6000 prisoners, many who it claims were wrongly detained, in order to make their case public.
• A widescale power blackout affects the northeast united states and canada.

August 14, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 14, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $20.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.00

Exchange Rates on August 14, 2003:

• 1 USD = 119.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3935 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3735 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.93 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7025 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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August 14, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 2003

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Famous people born on August 14, 2003:

• Kornelia Lesiewicz
• Xavier McKeever
• Chiara Tarantino

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

• Emmanuelle Béart

  French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

• Mila Kunis

  Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

• Halle Berry

  American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

• Steve Martin

  American comedian and actor.

• David Hallyday

  French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

• Magic Johnson

  American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

• Sarah Brightman

  British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

• Danielle Steel

  American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

• Susan Saint James

  American actress.

• Raoul Bova

  Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2003?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 14, 2003.

Famous people died on August 14, 2003:

• Dulcey Hooper

  Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

• Helmut Rahn

  German footballer (d. 2003).

• Antonio Conelli
• Robin Thompson

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

• Phyllis Thaxter

  Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

• Dorothy Stratten

  Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

• Fyvush Finkel

  American actor (b. 1922).

• Bruno Kirby

  American actor and director (d. 2006).

• Sigrid Gurie

  Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

• Gale Sondergaard

  Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Camilla Horn

  She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

• Williom Randolph Hearst

  Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.

• Maximiano Kolbe

  Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

• Enzio Ferrari

  Founder of Ferrari S.p.

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Holidays on August 14, 2003:

• Paraguay - Flag Day
• St. Maximilian Kolbe
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
• United States - National Code talkers Day
• Pakistan - Independence Day
• RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
• Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
• United States - National Creamsicles Day

August 14, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
4. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
5. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

August 14, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 14, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 14, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
3. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low

August 14, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 14, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 14, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
2. Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
3. Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
4. Conjunto Primavera - Actos De Un Tonto
5. Ricky Martin - Tal Vez