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Thursday February 20, 2003: on this day
February 20, 2003 was the 51st day of the year 2003, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 20, 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 February 20, 2003, who was born and died on February 20, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. All I Have by Jennifer Lopez), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Family Business) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 2003?
- February 20, 2003: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 2003?
- February 20, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 2003?
What day of the week was February 20, 2003?
February 20, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 51st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 2003 can also be written as 2/20/2003 in the US and as 20/2/2003 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 2003:
- A pyrotechnics show set the club ablaze during a great white concert at west warwick, rhode island. it killed 100 people and injured over 200 more.
- After dr. sami al-arian, a professor of computer engineering at the university of south florida was indicted on 50 terrorist-related charges, the fbi arrested him. at a news conference, the united states attorney general john ashcroft claimed that al-arian was the north american leader for the palestinian islamic jihad.
- Station nightclub fire: the station fire was started by great white's pyrotechnics. great white is a rock band that plays in west warwick in kent county, rhode island. it killed at least 96 people and injures almost 200. 35 of these were in critical condition. expectedly, the number of burn injuries-related deaths will rise.
- During a great white concert in west warwick, rhode island, a pyrotechnics display sets the station nightclub ablaze, killing 100 and injuring over 200 others.[11]
February 20, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 20, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.85
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.77
- General Electric GE: opens at $23.30
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.57
Exchange Rates on February 20, 2003:
- 1 USD = 118.23 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.505 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3562 CHF
- 1 EUR = 128.02 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6794 GBP
February 20, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 2003 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 08:56 pm and setting at 09:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 2003.
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Who was born on February 20, 2003?
Famous people born on February 20, 2003:
- Kaian Anderson
Talented skateboarder who has gained recognition for his innovative tricks.
- Olivia Rodrigo
American actress and singer[44].
- Joao Grimaldo
- Tomás Ángel
- Antonia Niedermaier
- Amane Romeo
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 1 month old,
or 253 months and 29 days old,
or 1104 weeks
or 7728 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 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 February 20, 2003?
There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 20, 2003.
February 20, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 2003:
- Orville Freeman
American former governor of minnesota, and agricultural secretary under president john f. kennedy.
- Maurice Blanchot
French philosopher, writer, and literary theorist.
- Mushaf Ali Mir
Pakistani air marshal (b. 1947).
- Harry Jacunski
American football player (born 1915).
- Ty Longley
American nightclub fire victim, longley was the guitarist of the heavy-metal band, great white.
- Aldo Boggia
- Michele Dixitdomino
- Keiko
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 2003:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2003 was All I Have by Jennifer Lopez, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- Ja Rule - Mesmerize
- B2K - Bump, Bump, Bump
- Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
February 20, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 2003 was All The Things She Said by Tatu, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tatu - All The Things She Said
- Kelly Rowland - Stole
- Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
- David Sneddon - Stop Living The Lie
- Jay-Z featuring Beyonce Knowles - '03 Bonnie And Clyde
February 20, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- Aaliyah - Miss You
- R. Kelly - Ignition
- Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J - All I Have
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring Ludacris - Gossip Folks
February 20, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 2003 was Quizas by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Quizas
- India - Seduceme
- Olga Tanon - Asi Es La Vida
- Shakira - Que Me Quedes Tu
- Ricardo Arjona - El Problema
February 20, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 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
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
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Country: United States of America
Roger Dodger
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Dylan Kidd
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley
Country: United States of America
Anger Management
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Peter Segal
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán
Country: United States of America
February 20, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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:
Family Business
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Barbapapa autour du monde
Release year: 2003
Chappelle's Show
Release year: 2003
Written by: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle
Directed by: Todd Broder
Starring: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Neal Brennan, Rudy Rush
Country: United States of America
Fish Tales
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Alki David
Magpakailanman
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Joyce Bernal
February 20, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Arraignment
By: Steve Martini
We will soon have more information about this title from Penguin USA.
Leadership
By: Rudolph W. Giuliani with Ken Kurson
Rudolph Giuliani shows how anyone can use the leadership skills he possesses to succeed in any role. The book opens with a detailed account of Giuliani’s immediate response to the September 11 attacks. It also includes a narrow escape from …
Bush at War
By: Bob Woodward
Bush at War shows in astonishing detail how a untested president with a broad vision for remaking world and war cabinet members, often at odds each other, responded to the September 11 terrorist attack and prepared to confront Iraq.
The Best Revenge
By: Stephen White
Stephen White shines a bright light on the dark under the surface of our lives and the fears that can cripple us in a gripping new thriller of psychological suspense.
February 20, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
America's 10 Most Wanted
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Dominions II: The Ascension Wars
Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride
Battle Engine Aquila
Who was the US President on February 20, 2003?
On February 20, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2003?
On February 20, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 2003?
On February 20, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 2003?
February 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
