Wednesday April 23, 2003: on this day

April 23, 2003 was the 113th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 2003, who was born and died on April 23, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 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. New Scandinavian Cooking) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 2003?


April 23, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 113th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2003 can also be written as 4/23/2003 in the US and as 23/4/2003 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2003 in April 2003 calendar

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April 23, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 2003:

  • Us president george w. bush signs legislation to amend the design of the 5-cent coins through 2005 to commemorate the bicentennial celebrations of the louisiana purchase and lewis and clark expedition.
  • An american commanding officer in baghdad announced that five u.s. soldiers were being investigated for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from iraqi money caches.
  • Three questions are asked of the ira by the british and irish governments. depending on the answers, the northern ireland executive could be reinstated or postponed.
  • New jersey re-ratifies amendment 14 after having ratified it and then withdrew support in the late 19th century.

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April 23, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 23, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.17
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $13.53
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.99
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.24

Exchange Rates on April 23, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 120.41 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.451 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.373 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 132.06 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6906 GBP

April 23, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Swindon - Plymouth : 2 - 0
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April 23, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 2003 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 01:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 2003.

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Who was born on April 23, 2003?


Famous people born on April 23, 2003:

  • Sofia Valastro

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  • Aidan Fiske
  • Nina Drobnič
  • Daniil Kuznecov
  • Mathyas Randriamamy
  • Metinho

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 6 days old,

or 1092 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7646 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 2003?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 23, 2003.

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April 23, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 2003:

  • Austin Wright

    Noted author and academic known for his novel 'Tony and Susan.

  • Eldred Gregory

    Eldred Gregory was a renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Fernand Fonssagrives

    French-american photographer, sculptor, and painter (d. 2003).

  • James H Critchfield

    American central intelligence agent (born 1917).

  • Jim Browne
  • Remo Maggetti
  • Anna Bonomi Bolchini

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 2003:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 2003:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2003:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - In Da Club
  2. - Ignition
  3. - Get Busy youtube
  4. - When I'm Gone
  5. - 21 Questions

April 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Make Luv
  2. - Spirit In The Sky
  3. - In Da Club
  4. - Move Your Feet
  5. - Scandalous

April 23, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Busy youtube
  2. - 21 Questions
  3. - Beautiful
  4. - I Know What You Want
  5. - In Da Club

April 23, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Una Vez Mas
  4. - Alucinado
  5. - De Uno Y De Todos Los Modos

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April 23, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving

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

April 23, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

New Scandinavian Cooking

New Scandinavian Cooking

Release year: 2003

Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen

Country: Norway

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2003

Directed by: David Bowers

My Dad's the Prime Minister

My Dad's the Prime Minister

Release year: 2003

Family Business

Family Business

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Barbapapa autour du monde

Barbapapa autour du monde

Release year: 2003

April 23, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Reluctant Suitor by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

The Reluctant Suitor

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Lady Adriana Sutton, a long-time lover of Colton Wyndham since childhood, has loved him for as long as her memory can recall.

Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton

Cerulean Sins

By:

Anita Blake, a vampire hunter, learns the realities of being at the end of a centuries old bloodline. She also discovers how she can let herself be pushed around.

Lost Light by Michael Connelly

Lost Light

By:

For four years, he has been haunted by the vision of a young woman lying in death, her hand extended in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was exonerated in the Angella Betnton murder case.

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.

Of Paradise And Power by Robert Kagan

Of Paradise And Power

By:

This concise, but incisive book is essential reading at a time when the relations between America and Europe are at an all-time low since World War II.

April 23, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cafe Little Wish

Cafe Little Wish

Platform: Windows Dreamcast PlayStation 2

Genre: Eroge, Visual novel

Publisher: Digital Works (Windows) Princess Soft (DC, PS2)

Star Wars Galaxies

Star Wars Galaxies

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing

Publisher: LucasArts

Deus Ex: Invisible War

Deus Ex: Invisible War

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue

Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

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Who was the US President on April 23, 2003?

On April 23, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2003?

On April 23, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2003?

On April 23, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

Find out more about April 23rd

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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 April 2003?

April 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 2003 calendar looked like.

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