Monday December 22, 2003: on this day

December 22, 2003 was the 356th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

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

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What day of the week was December 22, 2003?


December 22, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 356th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2003 can also be written as 12/22/2003 in the US and as 22/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

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December 22, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 2003:

  • California is shaken by an earthquake, killing two.
  • News corporation ltd. received fcc approval on december 19 and completed a us$7.6 billion cash and stock deal to purchase hughes electronics and its directv satellite tv division from general motors.
  • According to the state press, the people's republic of china intends to change its currency, the yuan, to a basket of ten currencies, instead of the u.s. dollar.
  • Parmalat will likely declare "controlled administration", as silvio berlusconi, the prime minister of italy, stated that the government would intervene to "above all save industrial parts of the company and jobs".
  • During prayer at jerusalem's al-aqsa mosque, ahmed maher, the egyptian foreign minister, is attacked by palestinians. after being treated on the spot by the magen david abdom, mr. maher was taken into israeli hospital to be monitored. after receiving several hours of care at the hospital, he was taken to an israeli paramedic and cardiologist who escorted him to his plane.
  • The sunday times was leaked a list of british honorees. this list includes david bowie and david hockney as well as aldous huxley, nigella lawson and harold pinter. , ,
  • The gulf cooperation council announced that they would revise school textbooks to remove material that describes followers of other religions infidels or enemies of islam.
  • Sco v. ibm: sco claims that it is sending dmca notice letters alleging copyright infringement in a press release. [10][11] linus torvalds states in a post to linux kernel mailing list, "..., that sco has sent dmca notification letter to sco. we can _demolish_ sco's claim that the 65 files were "copied". they are clearly not. [12]novell also claimed the copyright to original unix source codes, challenging sco's registration [13] [14]
  • In a press release, sco claims that it is sending dmca notifications letters to copyright infringement allegations [10][11].
  • Linus torvalds stated "... in a post to linux kernel mailing list. linus torvalds stated in a post to the linux kernel mailing list, "... they are clearly not. [12]
  • Novell also claimed the copyright to original unix source codes, challenging sco's registration of that code [13] [14]
  • At 19:15 utc (11.15 pst), an earthquake occurs near san simeon in california. two people are killed when a paso robles building collapses. the earthquake registers a magnitude of 6.5 on the richter magnitude scale. [15],[16]
  • After floods that killed as many as 209 people, the philippines declares a calamity. [17]
  • Earl hicks, the bass player of drive-by truckers, has been replaced by shonna tucker.
  • Brett favre was the green bay packers' most memorable player, leading them to victory over the oakland raiders 41-7. this came just one day after his father, irvin, died.

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

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.65
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.16
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.83

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 107.49 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3315 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2567 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.41 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7037 GBP

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

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man City - Leeds : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Alverca - Porto : 1 - 2
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December 22, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 22, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 22, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 04:41 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 22, 2003?


Famous people born on December 22, 2003:

  • Neel Sethi
    Neel Sethi

    Movie actor.

  • Joe Mendes

    American child of kate winslet, actress, and sam mendes, her husband.

  • El Yam Kancepolsky
  • Roman Charles-Cook
  • Junior Tchamadeu
  • Mateusz Gajdulewicz

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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


You are 20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 6 days old,

or 1057 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7402 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 22, 2003?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 22, 2003:

  • Wah Chang
  • Nico D'Alessandria
  • George Patterson
  • Mohamed el-Rashidi
  • Nelly Fontán

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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

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


Holidays on December 22, 2003:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Ya! youtube
  2. - The Way You Move
  3. - Milkshake
  4. - Stand Up
  5. - You Don't Know My Name

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. 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 22, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2003 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 22, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 2003 was Mientes Tan Bien by Sin Bandera, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 22, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mientes Tan Bien
  2. - Me Canse De Ti
  3. - Quien Te Dijo Eso?
  4. - Nomas Por Tu Culpa
  5. - La Paga

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

The most popular movies on December 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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Cena Aberta

Cena Aberta

Release year: 2003

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

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

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

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right

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Al Franken, "one our most savviest humorists" ( People), tackles the issues, politicians and pundits in one the most anticipated books this year.

Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon

Shepherds Abiding

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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.

Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

Odd Thomas

By:

A major motion picture starring Anton Yelchin and Willem Dafoe and Addison Timlin is now available.

A National Party No More by Zell Miller

A National Party No More

By:

Senator Zell Miller's growl is that of a Marine sergeant.

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

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

Chicken Shoot

Chicken Shoot

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, PC

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Zuxxez/TopWare Interactive (PC) DSI Games (NA, NDS/Wii) Zoo Digital Publishing (EU, NDS/Wii)

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Mobile phone

Genre: Platform-adventure, action role-playing

Publisher: Konami

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, GameCube

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

Drakengard

Drakengard

Platform: PlayStation 2, mobile phone

Genre: Action role-playing game

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Horror / beat 'em up

Publisher: THQ

history

Who was the US President on December 22, 2003?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 22, 2003?

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

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What is special about December 22nd?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 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 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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