Friday December 05, 2003: on this day

About December 5th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: At least 40 people are killed when suicide bombers explode a commuter train at Moscow's Northern Caucasus border with Chechnya.
  • Day of the week: December 5th, 2003 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Keri Hilson, Paula Patton
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Stand Up by Ludacris
  • #1 UK song: Leave Right Now by Will Young
  • Popular movie: The Bourne Identity directed by Doug Liman

More about December 5th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on December 5th, 2003.

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What day of the week was December 05, 2003?


December 05, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 339th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 2003 can also be written as 12/5/2003 in the US and as 5/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

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December 05, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 2003:

  • At least 40 people are killed when suicide bombers explode a commuter train at moscow's northern caucasus border with chechnya.
  • The university of california will compete for management contracts at all three of its national labs: lawrence livermore and lawrence berkeley. this is part of the spending bill that was passed by congress. it was previously expected that only los alamos would go up for bidding.
  • Canadian alliance members voted 96% to 4% for forming a union of the progressive conservative party and the conservative party of canada. tomorrow will be the day that the progressive conservatives vote.
  • Sco v. ibm. in the initial discovery stages of the sco v. ibm conflict a judge grants ibm two motions of compel against sco and defers consideration for sco's motions until later.
  • The 22nd sea games will open in ho chi minh city (vietnam). it is the first time vietnam hosts the regional athletic event, and east timor sends a delegation. vietnam and indonesia are expected to be the top medal winners.
  • The draw has been made for the qualifying rounds of the 2006 football world cup. england, wales, and northern ireland will be drawn together in section 6 of the europe (uefa). this makes the group three quarters of a home nation championship. scotland was not drawn against italy or norway.

December 05, 2003: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 05, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 05, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.96
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.16
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.30

Exchange Rates on December 05, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 107.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3049 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2739 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 130.97 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7035 GBP

December 05, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Standard - Club Brugge : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 2
  • Ein Trier - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
  • Regensburg - Burghausen : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lyon - Metz : 2 - 1
  • Marseille - Monaco : 1 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Boavista - Moreirense : 1 - 0
  • Maritimo - Porto : 2 - 2

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December 05, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 05, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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December 05, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 05, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 05, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 04:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Dec 08, 2003.

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Who was born on December 05, 2003?


Famous people born on December 05, 2003:

  • Logan Gladden

    Drummer.

  • Jaime Czarkowski

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

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How old is someone born on December 05, 2003?


Someone born on December 05, 2003 is:

20 years 5 months old,

or 245 months and 14 days old,

or 1067 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7471 days old,

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Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 2003?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 05, 2003.

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December 05, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 2003:

  • Federico Farkas
  • Jack Keller
  • Eugenio Maggi
  • Roberto Manni
  • José Manuel Pesudo
  • Bob Gregory
  • Umberto Davide
  • Felix Kaspar

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Lennex Mandela

    Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

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December 05, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 2003:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 2003:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 2003 was Stand Up by Ludacris, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand Up
  2. - Hey Ya! youtube
  3. - Baby Boy
  4. - The Way You Move
  5. - Holidae In

December 05, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Leave Right Now
  2. - Shut Up
  3. - I'm Your Man
  4. - Say It Isn't So
  5. - Mandy

December 05, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 2003 was Step In The Name Of Love by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 05, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 05, 2003 was Mientes Tan Bien by Sin Bandera, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mientes Tan Bien
  2. - Te Necesito
  3. - Hoy
  4. - Antes
  5. - Ave Cautiva

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December 05, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 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

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

Solaris

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

December 05, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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

Release year: 2003

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

Peep Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt King, Olivia Colman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 05, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Royal Duty by Paul Burrell

A Royal Duty

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The long-awaited book A ROYAL DUTY by Paul Burrell is now available. This was the man she confided in on all matters large and small.

Flyboys by James Bradley

Flyboys

By:

This is the classic New York Times bestseller story of heroism, sacrifice, and bravery - by the author of Flags of Our Fathers and The Imperial Cruise.

The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson

The Big Bad Wolf

By:

Alex Cross faces the most powerful and ruthless killer he's ever faced - a predator known as "the Wolf". "Alex Cross's first case after joining the FBI leaves his new colleagues stunned.

The Hornet'S Nest by Jimmy Carter

The Hornet'S Nest

By:

This is the first fiction work by a President of America -- a novel of the American South, the War of Independence and other important events.

Bushwhacked by Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose

Bushwhacked

By:

Bushwhacked is a satirical and comical indictment about the policies of President George W. Bush. It chronicles the devastating effects of his administration on those who elected him.

December 05, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 05, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Black & Bruised

Black & Bruised

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting game, Sports game

Publisher: Majesco (US) VU Games (EU)

Bookworm

Bookworm

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, iOS, Game Boy Advance, Xbox Live Arcade, PDA, Smartphone, Java ME, BREW, DSiWare, Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Command & Conquer: Generals

Command & Conquer: Generals

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: EA Games (Windows) Aspyr Media (Mac OS X)

Battle Gear 3

Battle Gear 3

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Taito

AMF Bowling 2004

AMF Bowling 2004

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Bowling

Publisher: Crave Entertainment

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Who was the US President on December 05, 2003?

On December 05, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 2003?

On December 05, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 2003?

On December 05, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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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 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.

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