Thursday December 18, 2003: on this day

December 18, 2003 was the 352nd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 18, 2003, who was born and died on December 18, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Ya! by OutKast), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Cena Aberta) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 2003?


December 18, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2003 can also be written as 12/18/2003 in the US and as 18/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

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December 18, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 2003:

  • The soham murder trial is over at london's old bailey. ian huntley was found guilty of two murder counts. maxine carr, his girlfriend, is found guilty for perverting justice.
  • Nasa has announced that the spitzer space telescope will be the new name of the "space infrared telescope facility". this is in honor of dr. lyman spitzer, jr. this is also the date of the first images of the telescope's spitzer space telescope, which shows the glowing stars in the elephant's trunk nebula and the dusty arms at the messier 81 spiral galaxies. these images show the planet-forming debris and organic material that are 3.25 billion lightyears away.
  • A uk parliament committee recommends that terrorist suspects be held without trial.
  • The united states federal appeals court rules that jose padilla cannot be classified as an illegal combatant. he is accused of participating in a terrorist plot to "dirty bomb" and may have links to al qaida. padilla must be released from military custody no later than 30 days. bush's administration announced that it would seek to stay the padilla decision.
  • A united states federal appeals court ruled that illegal combatants being held at camp x-ray, cuba, should have access lawyers and us courts.
  • The pentagon and cia may use controversial methods to extract information in situations where the treatment of a detainee might not be publically scrutinized.
  • Capture of saddam hussein: a jordanian news source claims saddam hussein was betrayed and drugged by general mohammed ibrahim omar al-muslit (a member of his family). [10]
  • The court of arbitration for sport rules that johann muhlegg, a spanish skier, and olga danilova, a russian skier, are disqualified from cross-country races during the 2002 winter olympic games. they also have their medals withdrawn by the court of arbitration for sport (cas). [11]
  • California prosecutors accuse michael jackson of seven counts child molestation. hearings are scheduled for january 16, 2004. [12]
  • Ariel sharon, israeli prime minister, warns the palestinian authority about israel's unilateral actions to seize from the palestinians unless progress is made on the road map peace plan. he also sets a "few months" deadline for palestinian compliance. the united states, israel's left and the jewish settler movement strongly condemn sharon's speech. [13]
  • Red hat purchases sistina software in its third quarter. red hat anticipates closing the deal for $31 million dollars by january. [14]
  • Sudanese authorities detain the chief of its bureau and close down the khartoum office for the arab satellite channel al jazeera. [15]

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December 18, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 18, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.10
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.00

Exchange Rates on December 18, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 107.58 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3292 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2502 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.74 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7014 GBP

December 18, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Regensburg - Cottbus : 0 - 0
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December 18, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

18%

The moon phase on December 18, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:22 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 2004.

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Who was born on December 18, 2003?


Famous people born on December 18, 2003:

  • Lucrezia Beccari
  • Bruno Betancor
  • Saskia Schirmer

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th

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December 18, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 10 days old,

or 1058 weeks

or 7406 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 18, 2003?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 18, 2003.

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December 18, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 2003:

  • Ike Eisenhower

    Pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.

  • Jean Dieuzaide
  • Cresson H. Kearny
  • Charles Berlitz
  • Otto Graham
  • Pierre Daigneault

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

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December 18, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 2003:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 2003:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 18, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Ya! youtube
  2. - The Way You Move
  3. - Stand Up
  4. - Milkshake
  5. - Here Without You

December 18, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Leave Right Now
  2. - I'm Your Man
  3. - Changes
  4. - Shut Up
  5. - Mad World

December 18, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2003 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Don't Know My Name
  2. - Step In The Name Of Love
  3. - Walked Outta Heaven
  4. - The Way You Move
  5. - Damn!

December 18, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 18, 2003 was Mientes Tan Bien by Sin Bandera, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 18, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 18, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mientes Tan Bien
  2. - Nomas Por Tu Culpa
  3. - Antes
  4. - Hoy
  5. - Te Necesito

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December 18, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 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

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

Solaris

Solaris

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

December 18, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Cena Aberta

Cena Aberta

Release year: 2003

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dee Bradley Baker

Country: United States of America

December 18, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Murder Room by P. D. James

The Murder Room

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National Bestseller Murders of the present meet murders of the past in P.D. James's latest terrifying, thought-provoking thriller. Commander Adam Dalgliesh already knows the Dupayne, a museum dedicated exclusively to the topic.

The Conspiracy Club by Jonathan Kellerman

The Conspiracy Club

By:

Jonathan Kellerman, a New York Times bestseller, has partnered with Dr.

Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel

Safe Harbour

By:

Danielle Steel's fifty-ninth bestseller tells the unforgettable story of survival...of two people who lost everything and found hope...and

Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon

Shepherds Abiding

By:

The beloved eighth book in the Mitford series by the best-selling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good. Millions of Americans consider Mitford their favorite home-away from-home.

I Am A Soldier by Rick Bragg

I Am A Soldier

By:

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Bragg, bestselling author, lends his extraordinary narrative skills to the story about the most famous POW the country has ever known.

December 18, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Namco

Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: CDV 1C Company Virtual Programming (OS X version)

Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride

Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride

Platform: Microsoft Windows

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

Publisher: Universal Interactive

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Mobile phones

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: THQ InFusio (mobile)

EyeToy: Play

EyeToy: Play

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on December 18, 2003?

On December 18, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 2003?

On December 18, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 2003?

On December 18, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

Find out more about December 18th

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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 December 2003?

December 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 2003 calendar looked like.

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