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October 31, 2003 was the 304th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 31, 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 October 31, 2003, who was born and died on October 31, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Boy by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 2003?
- October 31, 2003: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 31, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
- October 31, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 2003?
- October 31, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 2003?
What day of the week was October 31, 2003?
October 31, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 304th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 2003 can also be written as 10/31/2003 in the US and as 31/10/2003 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 2003:
- Mci's restructuring plans are approved by a bankruptcy court, which allows the company to declare bankruptcy.
- Mahathir bin mohammed is resigned as prime minister of malaysia. abdullah ahmad badawi takes his place. this marks the end of mahathir's 22-year tenure in power.
- Japan: shoko asahara's trial for involvement in the 1995 sarin gas attack on the tokyo subway ends in japan. last statements by lawyers are made. the next court session will be in february 2004.
- Kamato hongo, a japanese supercentenarian, dies of pneumonia
- United kingdom: kenneth clarke, the conservative party leader, has decided not to run and it is now open for michael howard to win unopposed.
- Bethany hamilton, a surfer, is attacked by a shark.
- The yukos furore intensifies with a statement by the russian prime minister, expressing deep concern over the freezing of yukos shares.
- Mahathir mohamad resigns as prime minister of malaysia and is replaced by deputy prime minister abdullah ahmad badawi, marking an end to mahathir's 22 years in power.
October 31, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 31, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.30
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.37
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.95
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.71
Exchange Rates on October 31, 2003:
- 1 USD = 110.0 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3185 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3413 CHF
- 1 EUR = 127.33 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6828 GBP
October 31, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Lierse - Gent : 0 - 0
- Mouscron - Anderlecht : 0 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Bielefeld - Cottbus : 1 - 3
- Erzgebirge Aue - Mainz : 1 - 1
- Lubeck - Ahlen : 4 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Clermont - Lorient : 0 - 4
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Wrexham - Colchester : 0 - 1
October 31, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 31, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 2003 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 October 31, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:14 pm and setting at 10:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 2003.
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Who was born on October 31, 2003?
Famous people born on October 31, 2003:
- António Silva
- Ibrahim Diakité
- Ringo Miyajima
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
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John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
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Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 5 months old,
or 245 months and 25 days old,
or 1068 weeks and 6 days old,
or 7482 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 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 October 31, 2003?
There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 31, 2003.
October 31, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 2003:
- Richard Neustadt
American political scientist and historian (b. 1919).
- Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
Indian singer (born 1908).
- Kamato Hongo
- Antonio Medina García
- Jiří Zmatlík
- José Juncosa
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
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Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
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River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
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October 31, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 2003:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 2003:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beyonce - Baby Boy
- Ludacris - Stand Up
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
- YoungBloodZ - Damn!
- Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
October 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
- The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
- Rachel Stevens - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
- Jamelia - Superstar
- Dido - White Flag
October 31, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2003 was Stand Up by Ludacris Featuring Shawnna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ludacris Featuring Shawnna - Stand Up
- Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy
- Ashanti - Rain On Me
- YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon - Damn!
- R. Kelly - Step In The Name Of Love
October 31, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 2003 was Hoy by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 31, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Gloria Estefan - Hoy
- Luis Miguel - Te Necesito
- Obie Bermudez - Antes
- Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
- Los Huracanes del Norte - Nomas Por Tu Culpa
October 31, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 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
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy
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
October 31, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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:
Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Bruce Pittman
Peep Show
Release year: 2003
Written by: Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, Andrew O'Connor
Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt King, Olivia Colman
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
October 31, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Da Vinci Code
By: Dan Brown
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.
Dude
By: Michael Moore
The #1 New York Times Bestseller Stupid White Men is hilariously rewritten by the author. This comedy aims to overthrow the Thief In Chief' and bring about the kind of change that he longs for.
Benjamin Franklin
By: Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, the bestselling author of Einstein & Steve Jobs, shares his authoritative and fascinating full-scale biography. He explains how America's most interesting founders have helped to define its national identity. Benjamin
Hello, Darkness
By: Sandra Brown
Hello, Darkness is the #1 New York Times bestselling novelist of Seeing Red. It's a fast-paced, brilliant tale about a woman who has been haunted by her past, and trapped in a nightmare that threatens her future.
October 31, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hulk
Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Dinotopia: The Sunstone Odyssey
AMF Bowling 2004
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes
Who was the US President on October 31, 2003?
On October 31, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2003?
On October 31, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 2003?
On October 31, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. 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 October 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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 October 2003?
October 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
