Sunday May 11, 2003: on this day

May 11, 2003 was the 131st day of the year 2003, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 11, 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 May 11, 2003, who was born and died on May 11, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Busy by Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Dogville, directed by Lars von Trier), TV series (e.g. New Scandinavian Cooking) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 2003?


May 11, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 131st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2003 can also be written as 5/11/2003 in the US and as 11/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 2003:

  • Benvenuto cellini's "saliera" is taken from the kunsthistorisches museum, vienna.
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  • 26 people were killed in the riyadh compound bombings, which took place in riyadh (saudi arabia).
  • Fbi is investigating the 2001 anthrax attacks in maryland. they are looking into ponds located on the north side catoctin mountain near gambrill park road, and tower road in frederick. fbi investigators discovered anthrax spores, and other evidence during their searches of ponds in this area in december 2001 and january 2002. the divers found a clear box with holes that could hold protective biological safety gloves and vials in plastic from the frederick pond.
  • Numerous newspapers have reported the alleged identity and title of the british force research unit’s top informer in the provisional ira. code-named stakeknife he is believed to have been the head of the provisional ira’s internal security force charged with routing out informers such as himself. the named person has fled.
  • While investigations into his past continue, the governor-general of australia peter hollingworth resigned from his position. the commonwealth administrator is being appointed to sir guy green, the tasmanian governor.
  • Filip vujanovic was a former prime minister and a supporter of independence who was elected president for montenegro. this was the third attempt to elect a president in five months. the first two attempts failed to attract enough voters to make this vote valid. the legislature had removed the requirement for turnout.
  • Lithuanian voters voted to join the european union.
  • Manchester city f.c. after 80 years, they close the curtains at maine road, their stadium.
  • In a game against cleveland indians, rafael palmeiro, texas rangers' slugger, became the 20th member in the 500 home run club.

May 11, 2003: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 11, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Beveren - Mouscron : 3 - 0
  • Germinal - Bergen : 4 - 0
  • Lokeren - Club Brugge : 2 - 5

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Bochum : 1 - 3
  • Schalke 04 - Hannover : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Oberhausen : 2 - 0
  • Burghausen - Freiburg : 1 - 2
  • Ein Trier - Braunschweig : 0 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - St Pauli : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Santander : 2 - 2
  • Mallorca - Sociedad : 1 - 3
  • Sevilla - Barcelona : 0 - 0
  • Valencia - Villarreal : 1 - 2
  • Vallecano - Betis : 1 - 1
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May 11, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 11, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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May 11, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 03:53 am.

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 May 11, 2003?


Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 10 months old,

or 250 months and 8 days old,

or 1088 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7618 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 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 May 11, 2003?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 2003.

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May 11, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 2003:

  • Noel Redding

    Hendrix was a bass guitarist and songwriter.

  • Luis Ignacio Helguera
  • José Manuel Lara

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

  • Milcah Mitchell

    Renowned botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

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May 11, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 2003:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 2003:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Busy youtube
  2. - In Da Club
  3. - Ignition
  4. - 21 Questions
  5. - Rock Your Body

May 11, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ignition Remix
  2. - Loneliness
  3. - You Said No
  4. - Favourite Things
  5. - Rise And Fall

May 11, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 21 Questions
  2. - Get Busy youtube
  3. - I Know What You Want
  4. - Beautiful
  5. - Can't Let You Go

May 11, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Una Vez Mas
  4. - Alucinado
  5. - Clavame Tu Amor

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May 11, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dogville

Dogville

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Lars von Trier

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Harriet Andersson

Country: United States of America

Mystic River

Mystic River

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Emmy Rossum

Country: United States of America

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

May 11, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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

May 11, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Future Of Freedom by Fareed Zakaria

The Future Of Freedom

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"A work of extraordinary originality and insight. ... Makes you see the world differently."--Washington Post Translated into twenty languages ?The Future of Freedom ?is

Krakatoa by Simon Winchester

Krakatoa

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Simon Winchester is the New York Times bestseller author of The Professor and the Madman. He examines the legend of the 1883 annihilation of Krakatoa's volcano-island. This was followed by an enormous tsunami

All He Ever Wanted by Anita Shreve

All He Ever Wanted

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"A marriage is always two stories intertwined." This realization is perhaps too late for Etna Bliss's husband. His obsession with his young wife began at the age of

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.

Armageddon by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Armageddon

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The Tribulation Force, a scattered force, is drawn towards the Middle East along with all armies around the globe, when human history culminates at the battle of the age.

May 11, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

Platform: GameCube Microsoft Windows Mac OS X

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sega

The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold

The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold

Platform: J2ME, BREW

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Vir2L Studios

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Enix

Shikigami no Shiro II

Shikigami no Shiro II

Platform: Arcade Dreamcast GameCube PlayStation 2 Xbox Windows

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Kids Station, Taito, SourceNext, XS Games, Play It Games

Day of Defeat

Day of Defeat

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision; Valve Corporation (digital)

history

Who was the US President on May 11, 2003?

On May 11, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 2003?

On May 11, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 2003?

On May 11, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of May. 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 May 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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 May 2003?

May 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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