Friday August 22, 2003: on this day

August 22, 2003 was the 234th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 2003, who was born and died on August 22, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 2003?


August 22, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2003 can also be written as 8/22/2003 in the US and as 22/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 22, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 2003:

  • Alabama chief justice roy moore was suspended for refusing to follow a federal court order to remove the rock with the ten commandments from the lobby at the alabama supreme court building.
  • 52 people were killed in mumbai bomb blasts.
  • The spitzer space telescope, launched during delta ii, was launched from cape canaveral (florida), usa.
  • Natural disaster: ecuador's tungurahua volcano releases a column of smoke three kilometres high into the sky.
  • Natural disaster: around 10,000 people are forced from their homes in kelowna (british columbia) by wildfire. this is the worst fire season for western canada in decades.
  • Occupation in iraq: the united nations security council members have a split on the iraq issue. france, russia and people's republic of china are offering different ways to expand united nations' mandate in iraq, beyond humanitarian aid and reconstruction. colin powell, secretary of state for the united states, stated that the coalition forces do not intend to give the united nations authority.
  • War on terrorism canal hotel: investigators examine the possibility that ex-iranian intelligence agents who were working as security guards might have been involved in the attack.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: palestinian militants and israeli government vow to continue attacking each other after terrorist attacks and bloodshed. hamas and islamic jihad issue a joint statement confirming their agreement to the end of the peace plan.
  • Fox news, a us broadcaster, attempted to get an injunction against al franken publishing a book. however, the judge refused their request and ridiculed it. judge denny chin said that fox news had claimed that the book's subtitle, which contained the words ampquotfair & balancedampquot, violated their trademark. this is a simple case. this case has no merit legally and factually. chin also added ampquotit's ironic that
  • Separation between church and state: alabama's chief judge roy moore was suspended by a judicial ethics panel for refusing to remove a monument listing all ten commandments that he had placed in the state supreme court building. u.s. district judge myron thomson had ordered moore to remove the controversial monument. he had in 2002 ruled that the monument ampquot violates the ban on government promotion and support of religious doctrines. the judgment of thompson was
  • At least 21 people are killed when a brazilian space agency vls-1 rocket explodes at its launch-pad at alcantara space base. one of the rocket's four engines caught fire, and the subsequent explosion caused the destruction of the rocket, its cargo of two spacecrafts, as well the death of many brazilian space-specialists. the damage was estimated to be worth approximately us$. brazil's third attempt to become a space power since 1997 is over.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: palestinian militants and israeli government vow to continue attacking each other after terrorist attacks and bloodshed. hamas and islamic jihad issue a joint statement confirming their agreement to end the peace plan. they call on militant cells in palestine not to stop striking. israeli security officials claim that this is only the beginning of israeli responses to palestinian attacks. [10]
  • War on terrorism - president george w. bush announces that assets of terrorist organizations and militant leaders in the palestinian palestinian territories will be frozen. this is because hamas claims official responsibility for the august 19th terrorist attack. [11][12]
  • Alabama chief justice roy moore is suspended after refusing to comply with a federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the ten commandments from the lobby of the alabama supreme court building.

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August 22, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.01
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $21.81
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.78
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.30
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.25

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 117.64 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.4009 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4166 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 128.04 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6915 GBP

August 22, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Heusden Zolder - Antwerp : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Karlsruhe : 1 - 2
  • Ein Trier - Duisburg : 1 - 1
  • Regensburg - Lubeck : 0 - 4

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Havre - Sedan : 3 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Northampton - Darlington : 1 - 0
  • Swansea - Boston : 3 - 0
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August 22, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 22, 2003 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 05:29 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 22, 2003?


Famous people born on August 22, 2003:

  • Cooper Connolly

    Australian cricketer.

  • Kaelyn Pannier

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 22nd

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August 22, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 6 days old,

or 1074 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7524 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 2003?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2003.

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August 22, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 2003:

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Arnold Gerschwiler

    Swiss figure skater and coach (b. 1914).

  • Generosa Ammon

    American wife of daniel pelosi.

  • Charles Van den Ouwelant
  • Tony Rudd
  • Antonio Zampolli
  • Imperio Argentina
  • Guy Boulizon

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Macdonald Wright

    Prominent modernist painter and co-founder of the Synchromism movement.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 2003:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2003:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - P.I.M.P.
  4. - Shake Ya Tailfeather
  5. - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!

August 22, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
  3. - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
  4. - Pretty Green Eyes
  5. - Crazy In Love

August 22, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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:

  1. - Frontin'
  2. - P.I.M.P.
  3. - Get Low
  4. - In Those Jeans
  5. - Right Thurr

August 22, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 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:

  1. - Fotografia
  2. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  3. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  4. - Llorare Las Penas
  5. - Puedes Contar Conmigo

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August 22, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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

21 Grams

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

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

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

About Schmidt

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

August 22, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2003

Alienated

Alienated

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Brian Ackley

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Gil Kenan

August 22, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Naked Empire by Terry Goodkind

Naked Empire

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Terry Goodkind's fantasy novels have delighted millions of readers around the world, starting with Wizard's First Rule. Then moving on to six more masterpieces.

Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann

Gone Too Far

By:

Suzanne Brockmann, the bestselling author of thrillers, dives into the adrenaline-rushing world of counterterrorism and taps into the true passions of the brave men and women who live there.

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

By:

This delightfully savage novel is about the most difficult boss in history. It was also the basis of the major motion picture with Anne Hathaway & Meryl Streep.

The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston

The South Beach Diet

By:

Arthur Agatston M.D., cardiologist, has been urging his patients to lose weight over the years. However, not all diets were easy to follow or too restrictive.

The Kennedy Curse by Edward Klein

The Kennedy Curse

By:

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was spared the worst nightmare of parents: losing a child. Jackie would have seen her son JFK Jr. if she had lived.

August 22, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Desktop Defender 2: Battle For Existence

Desktop Defender 2: Battle For Existence

Platform: Windows

Genre: arcade/shoot 'em up

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Sci-Fi

Publisher: Universal Interactive

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: JP ESP; NA Ubi Soft Entertainment

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Mobile phones

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: THQ InFusio (mobile)

Armed and Dangerous

Armed and Dangerous

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox

Genre: First-person shooter, third-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts Activision (UK release)

history

Who was the US President on August 22, 2003?

On August 22, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 2003?

On August 22, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 2003?

On August 22, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

Find out more about August 22nd

history

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.

Discover how August 2003 calendar looked like.

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