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August 18, 2003 was the 230th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 18, 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 18, 2003, who was born and died on August 18, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 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 18th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 2003?
- August 18, 2003: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 18, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
- August 18, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 2003?
- August 18, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 2003?
What day of the week was August 18, 2003?
August 18, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 2003 can also be written as 8/18/2003 in the US and as 18/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 2003:
- War on terrorism - arab television broadcasts an audio tape allegedly by abdel rahman al-najdi, an al qaeda official. it states that osama bin laden and taliban chief mullah omar still live. the tape encourages muslims to commit terroristic acts against the coalition forces in iraq.
- Terrorists linked to al-qaida release a statement in support of their claim for responsibility for the blackout. according to the statement, the group responded to osama bin laden's instructions.
- One-year-old zachary turner is murdered in newfoundland by his mother, who was awarded custody despite facing trial for the murder of zachary's father. the case was documented in the film dear zachary and led to reform of canada's bail laws.
August 18, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 18, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.86
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.86
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.56
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.05
Exchange Rates on August 18, 2003:
- 1 USD = 119.51 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3903 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3888 CHF
- 1 EUR = 133.22 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.7011 GBP
August 18, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Lierse - Germinal : 0 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Mainz - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Brighton - QPR : 2 - 1
Liga I - Football (Portugal)
- Guimaraes - Leiria : 1 - 0
August 18, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 2003 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 01:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.
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Who was born on August 18, 2003?
Famous people born on August 18, 2003:
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Max CharlesMovie actor.
- Arianne Forget
- Sankalp Gupta
- Umarali Rakhmonaliev
- Petar Ratkov
- Youri Regeer
- Gyan de Regt
- Rustam Karimov
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 8 months old,
or 248 months and 2 days old,
or 1078 weeks and 5 days old,
or 7551 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 2003?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2003.
August 18, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 2003:
- Tony Jackson
English singer and bass player (the searchers), (d. 2003).
- Don Eliason
- Álvaro Gaxiola
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 2003:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 18, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
- Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 18, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
- Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
- Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 18, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
- Chingy - Right Thurr
August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 18, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
- Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
- Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
- David Bisbal - Llorare Las Penas
- La Oreja de Van Gogh - Puedes Contar Conmigo
August 18, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bourne Identity
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Country: United States of America
21 Grams
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Starring: Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Naomi Watts, Danny Huston
Country: United States of America
Matchstick Men
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman, Sam Rockwell, Bruce Altman
Country: United States of America
The Dreamers
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Michael Pitt, Louis Garrel, Eva Green, Anna Chancellor
Country: United States of America
About Schmidt
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Country: United States of America
August 18, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Simon West
Deal or No Deal
Release year: 2003
Alienated
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Brian Ackley
Saaya
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Monster House
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Gil Kenan
August 18, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Johnny Angel
By: Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel's fifty-eighth bestseller tells the amazing story of a mother and her son's gift. It is also about the tragedy that almost destroyed a family.
Good To Great
By: Jim Collins
The Challenge:Built To Last, the most important management study of the nineties showed how great companies can triumph over time and how long term sustained performance can be incorporated into a company's DNA.
A Place Of Hiding
By: Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George, the bestselling author explores the dark side of human relationships in one of her most captivating mysteries. She tells a riveting, suspenseful tale of love and betrayal, war, and redemption.
Moneyball
By: Michael Lewis
Moneyball is the quest for success in baseball. Michael follows the low-budget Oakland Athletics and their bigger-than-life general manager, Billy Beane.
Under The Banner Of Heaven
By: Jon Krakauer
Jon Krakauer's literary reputation is built on his insightful chronicles about lives lived at the extreme limits. Now, he shifts his attention from extremes in physical adventure to extremes within religious belief.
August 18, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Wars Galaxies
Bookworm
Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend
Black Stone: Magic & Steel
CT Special Forces 2: Back in the Trenches
Who was the US President on August 18, 2003?
On August 18, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 2003?
On August 18, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 2003?
On August 18, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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.
