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Thursday March 20, 2003: on this day
March 20, 2003 was the 79th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 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 March 20, 2003, who was born and died on March 20, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. In Da Club by 50 Cent), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. My Dad'S The Prime Minister) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 20, 2003?
- March 20, 2003: What happened on that day?
- March 20, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 20, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 20, 2003?
- March 20, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 20, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- March 20, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 20, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- March 20, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 20, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 20, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 20, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 20, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on March 20, 2003?
What day of the week was March 20, 2003?
March 20, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 79th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 20, 2003 can also be written as 3/20/2003 in the US and as 20/3/2003 in UK and Europe.
March 20, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 20, 2003:
- 2003 invasion of iraq: the united states and three other nations begin military operations in iraq at dawn.
- The data recorder of the space shuttle columbia (ampquotblackboxampquot) was discovered near hemphill in texas.
- Mary ann wright, u.s. diplomat to mongolia, has resigned due to disagreement with george w. bush’s mideast policy, north korea approach, and domestic consequences of his war on terrorism.
- 2003: first mayoral election for sylhet's city corporation.
- March 20, 2003 anti-war protest
- 2003 iraq war: invasion of iraq began with land troops from the united states, united kingdom and australia attacking.
- Iraq war: the united states, the united kingdom, australia, and poland begin an invasion of iraq.
March 20, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on March 20, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.93
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.02
- General Electric GE: opens at $26.86
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.71
Exchange Rates on March 20, 2003:
- 1 USD = 120.31 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.4803 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.387 CHF
- 1 EUR = 127.77 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6781 GBP
March 20, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 20, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 20, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 20, 2003 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 07:56 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Apr 16, 2003.
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Who was born on March 20, 2003?
Famous people born on March 20, 2003:
- Cooper Hoffman
American actor.
- Nemanja Motika
Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:
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Spike LeeSpike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.
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Ruby RoseRuby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...
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William HurtWilliam hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
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Xavier DolanCanadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...
![Bianca Lawson]()
Bianca LawsonBianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.
![Holly Hunter]()
Holly HunterHolly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.
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Christy Carlson RomanoChristy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...
![Fred Rogers]()
Fred RogersAmerican children's tv host (d. 2003).
![Kathy Ireland]()
Kathy IrelandAmerican model, actress, and furniture designer.
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Carl ReinerAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
March 20, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 1 month old,
or 253 months
or 1100 weeks and 2 days old,
or 7702 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 20, 2003?
There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 20, 2003.
March 20, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 20, 2003:
- Sailor Art Thomas
American professional wrestler (born in 1924).
- Erich Hänel
- Alberto López
- Ivan Magnani
- Aldo Rivero
What famous deaths happened on March 20th?
Famous deaths on March 20th:
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Fred RogersAmerican children's tv host (d. 2003).
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Marilyn MaxwellAmerican singer and actress (d. 1972).
- Pranish Koirala
Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.
- Anira Ataliba
Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Lev Yashin
Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...
- Tarig Al-Wazir
Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
- Elford Albin
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Athalene Lane
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Cova García
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.
- Placida Viola
Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th
March 20, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 20, 2003:
- Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
- Canberra Day
- Meat Out Day
- International Astrology Day
- New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
- The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
- The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.
Observances on March 20, 2003:
- International Day of Happiness
- French Language Day
Saints celebrated on March 20, 2003:
- Saint Alexandra
- Saint Herbert (died 687)
- Saint Wulfram (d.704)
March 20, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 20, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 20, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 20, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
- R. Kelly - Ignition
- Ja Rule - Mesmerize
- Aaliyah - Miss You
March 20, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 20, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
- Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
- Tatu - All The Things She Said
- Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
- Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
March 20, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 20, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- R. Kelly - Ignition
- Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That
- JAY-Z - Excuse Me Miss
- Aaliyah - Miss You
March 20, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 20, 2003 was Una Vez Mas by Conjunto Primavera, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
March 20, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Conjunto Primavera - Una Vez Mas
- India - Seduceme
- Olga Tanon - Asi Es La Vida
- Shakira - Que Me Quedes Tu
- Millie - En Cuerpo Y Alma
March 20, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 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
Solaris
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis
Country: United States of America
March 20, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
My Dad's the Prime Minister
Release year: 2003
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
March 20, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 20, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jarhead
By: Anthony Swofford
Anthony Swofford's New York Times bestseller chronicle on military life weaves together his war experiences with vivid descriptions of boot camp and reflections about the mythos surrounding the marines.
The Jester
By: James Patterson and Andrew Gross
Hugh, disillusioned by the Crusades arrives home to discover that Hugh's village was ransacked and that his wife was abducted by knights looking for a relic more valuable than any throne.
Late Bloomer
By: Fern Michaels
This compelling bestseller by Fern Michaels is a great read. It contains buried secrets, past betrayals and old friendships.
The Lovely Bones
By: Alice Sebold
We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.
The Dante Club
By: Matthew Pearl
The New York Times Bestseller Boston 1865. A series of murders inspired by scenes from Dante's Inferno.
March 20, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 20, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Astro Boy: Omega Factor
Dynasty Tactics 2
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure
X2: Wolverine's Revenge
Who was the US President on March 20, 2003?
On March 20, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 2003?
On March 20, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 20, 2003?
On March 20, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 20th?
March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.
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 March 2003?
March 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
