Monday October 06, 2003: on this day

About October 6th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: 2004 U.S. Democratic Primary: Senator Bob Graham announces, on "Larry King Live", that he will be ending his 2004 presidential campaign.
  • Day of the week: October 6th, 2003 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vinod Khanna, Ioan Gruffudd
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Baby Boy by Beyonce
  • #1 UK song: Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: The Bourne Identity directed by Doug Liman

More about October 6th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on October 6th, 2003.

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What day of the week was October 06, 2003?


October 06, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 279th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 2003 can also be written as 10/6/2003 in the US and as 6/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

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October 06, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 2003:

  • 2004 u.s. democratic primary: senator bob graham announces, on "larry king live", that he will be ending his 2004 presidential campaign.
  • Chechen election: moscow's choice, akhmad kadyrov, backed by the kremlin, won 81 percent of the votes and won the presidency of the russian republic chechnya.
  • Sco v. ibm. in an open letter published by silicon graphics, sgi claims that it has conducted a thorough comparison of the linux kernel with the unix systemnbspv code owned by the sco group. according to the letter (authored by sgi vice president of software rich altmaier), sgi's ampquot''exhaustive comparison''ampquot of the source codes turned up only ampquot''trivial''ampquot code segments that ampquot''may arguably be related''ampquot to sco's software. the
  • Middle east: in the face of renewed israeli threats, yasser abrafat, the palestinian leader, declares an emergency in palestinian territories and creates a new government through decree. ahmed qurei is elected prime minister and heads the emergency cabinet of eight members.
  • Israel: president bush's first public remarks since the israeli attack against syria were made by him. he said that israel had the right to defend itself; he also asked prime minister sharon to refrain from any further actions that could destabilize the region.
  • Paul lauterbur, sir peter mansfield and the nobel prize in physiology or medicine were awarded jointly for their discoveries regarding magnetic resonance imaging.
  • The republic of ireland's attempts to ban smoking in pubs and restaurants in ireland run into trouble when frank fahey (a minister in the government) refuses to acknowledge that he has reservations about the plan. he wants a compromise that allows smoking to be allowed in certain areas. in protest of the fianna refusal to allow smoking in some areas, a former mayor of galway and fianna fil councillor has resigned from a health authority.
  • James furlong, a former sky news correspondent, has been found dead after he was accused of falsifying a report about the iraq war. furlong, 44, was sky news' defence and royal correspondent. furlong had worked previously for itn. [12]
  • According to a united nations report, almost all people live in slums. according to the un, almost half of the world's urban population will be living in slums by 2050, if not radical policies are put in place. the un's dr anna tibaijuka says that the persistence of slums should be a shame for the entire world. [13]

October 06, 2003: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 06, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 06, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.86
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $21.67
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.74

Exchange Rates on October 06, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 111.05 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3401 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3204 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 129.94 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7016 GBP

October 06, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Unterhaching : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lorient - Besancon : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Luton - Tranmere : 3 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Alverca - Sp Braga : 1 - 2

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October 06, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 06, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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October 06, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

91%

The moon phase on October 06, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 06, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Oct 10, 2003.

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Who was born on October 06, 2003?


Famous people born on October 06, 2003:

  • Yasin Ayari
  • Xavier Dziekoński
  • Ariel Nassee
  • Tim Oermann

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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How old is someone born on October 06, 2003?


Someone born on October 06, 2003 is:

20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 13 days old,

or 1075 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7531 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 2003?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 06, 2003.

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October 06, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 2003:

  • Emmersen Wilkins

    Emmersen Wilkins was a pioneering biologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the structure of DNA.

  • Annmargaret Wilkins

    Annmargaret Wilkins was a geneticist who made important contributions to the understanding of genetic inheritance.

  • Joe Baker
  • Charles Millot
  • Armando Crispino

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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October 06, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 06, 2003:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 06, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 06, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Shake Ya Tailfeather
  3. - Get Low
  4. - Right Thurr
  5. - Frontin'

October 06, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 06, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Where Is The Love?
  2. - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
  3. - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
  4. - Superstar
  5. - White Flag

October 06, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 06, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Damn!
  3. - Stand Up
  4. - Get Low
  5. - Rain On Me

October 06, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 2003 was Hoy by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 06, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 06, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hoy
  2. - Antes
  3. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  4. - Te Necesito
  5. - Asignatura Pendiente

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October 06, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 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

Beyond Borders

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Martin Campbell

Starring: Clive Owen, Angelina Jolie, Linus Roache, Teri Polo

Country: United States of America

October 06, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:

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

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

October 06, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 06, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bleachers by John Grisham

Bleachers

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHigh-school all-American Neely Crnshaw was the most successful quarterback to ever play for the famed Messina Spartans. Now, 15 years have passed since those glorious days and Neely is back in Messina to honor Coach Eddie …

Last Car To Elysian Fields by James Lee Burke

Last Car To Elysian Fields

By:

For Dave Robicheaux:

The Red Hat Club by Haywood Smith

The Red Hat Club

By:

Meet Georgia, SuSu and Teeny, as well as Diane and Linda, five women who have been best friends for over thirty years. To join them, sit in their purple and red hats.

Shut Up & Sing by Laura Ingraham

Shut Up & Sing

By:

The elites are waiting for you. They believe you are stupid. They believe all freedom-loving Americans should be stupid. They believe patriotism to be stupid. They believe churchgoing is stupid.

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

By:

This delightfully savage novel is about the most difficult boss in history. It was also the basis of the major motion picture with Anne Hathaway & Meryl Streep.

October 06, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 06, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Duel Masters

Duel Masters

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: NA / PAL Atari

CT Special Forces 2: Back in the Trenches

CT Special Forces 2: Back in the Trenches

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Hip Interactive

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action game, adventure game, children's game, racing game, roleplaying game

Publisher: VU Games

Dinotopia: The Sunstone Odyssey

Dinotopia: The Sunstone Odyssey

Platform: Nintendo GameCube, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: TDK Mediactive

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Who was the US President on October 06, 2003?

On October 06, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 2003?

On October 06, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 2003?

On October 06, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 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.

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