Thursday October 30, 2003: on this day

About October 30th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: Two-hour-long terror scare at Washington's Capitol follows the use of a plastic toy gun as part of Halloween costumes.
  • Day of the week: October 30th, 2003 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Adam Copeland, Dan Castellaneta
  • 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 30th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on October 30th, 2003.

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What day of the week was October 30, 2003?


October 30, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 303rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 2003 can also be written as 10/30/2003 in the US and as 30/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

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October 30, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 30, 2003:

  • Two-hour-long terror scare at washington's capitol follows the use of a plastic toy gun as part of halloween costumes.
  • Economics: according to the united states department of commerce, the u.s. gross domestic product grew at 7.2% per year in the third quarter. this is the highest growth rate since 1984.
  • Russia: vladimir putin resigns as chief of staff. the political struggle with the ampquotrussian oligarchsampquot, and between hardliners and liberals continues.
  • Iraq war: two contracts for the repair of iraq's oil refineries, pipelines and other infrastructures are being delayed by officials due to sabotage and disrepair.
  • After 22 years of power, mahathir bin mohamad, malaysia's prime minister, has decided to retire. dato' seri abdullah ahmad badawi succeeds him[10].
  • Israel: israel plans to train pigs for guard work in israeli settlements. pigs are more sensitive to smell than dogs, and can be trained so that they can walk towards threats (e.g. explosives).
  • Vladimir putin appoints his chief of staff. the political struggle between the "russian oligarchs" as well as between hard-liners, liberals and conservatives continues. russian judicial authorities have taken control of yukos the huge oil company.

October 30, 2003: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 30, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 30, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $23.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.00

Exchange Rates on October 30, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 108.75 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3142 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3323 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 126.53 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6856 GBP

October 30, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Sociedad : 4 - 0

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zodiac

October 30, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th 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 30, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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October 30, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

49%

The moon phase on October 30, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 30, 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 30, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:26 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 30, 2003?


Famous people born on October 30, 2003:

  • Jake Brennan
    Jake Brennan

    Jake brennan is a young tv actor known for his role in the popular sitcom 'modern family'.

  • Alberto Bruttomesso
  • Antonio Satriano
  • Brice Sensabaugh
  • Thea Minyan Bjørseth

Whose famous birthday is on October 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 30th:

  • Adam Copeland
    Adam Copeland

    Adam copeland, also known as edge, is a retired professional wrestler who achieved fame in the wwe and is known for his multiple...

  • Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta

    Dan castellaneta is an american actor best known for providing the voice of homer simpson on the animated television series the simpsons.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    Fanny brice was a renowned comedian known for her work in vaudeville, broadway, and radio, and for her iconic portrayal of the character...

  • Ashley Graham
    Ashley Graham

    Ashley graham is a well-known american model who is celebrated for her work in promoting body positivity and diversity in the fashion...

  • Gavin Rossdale
    Gavin Rossdale

    An actor and musician from england, bush was the lead singer and rhythm guitar of the rock band.

  • Louis Malle
    Louis Malle

    French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "the lovers", his second film.

  • Nia Long
    Nia Long

    Nia long is an american actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'boyz n the hood' and 'the fresh prince of...

  • Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison

    Matthew morrison is an american actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as will schuester on the television show glee.

  • Claude Lelouch
    Claude Lelouch

    He is a french film producer and screenwriter, who rose to fame as a 13-year-old.

  • Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler

    American actor who was most well-known for his role as the brazen, ultra-cool biker arthur fonzie fonzarelli in the tv series happy days.

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October 30, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 6 months old,

or 246 months and 18 days old,

or 1072 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7506 days old,

if you were born on October 30, 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 30, 2003?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 30, 2003.

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October 30, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 30, 2003:

  • Steve O'Rourke

    English race car driver and manager (d. 2003).

  • Börje Leander
  • Alessandro Galante Garrone
  • Franco Bonisolli
  • Ron Davies

What famous deaths happened on October 30th?

Famous deaths on October 30th:

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet

    American singer and handsome lead man, who won a tony for the broadway musical "the happy time.

  • Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro

    Mexican-american actor, who was the star of silent film and won wide acclaim with his dashing roles in "the prisoner of zenda", and...

  • Al Molinaro
    Al Molinaro

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • June Duprez
    June Duprez

    Actress (calcutta tiger fang), is killed at 66.

  • Joseph Campbell

    American mythologist known for his work on comparative mythology and the hero's journey.

  • Zakariya al-Razi

    A renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, alchemy, and philosophy.

  • Emmerich Kálmán

    Emmerich Kálmán was a Hungarian composer best known for his operettas.

  • Roberth Fisk

    Renowned war correspondent and Middle East expert.

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October 30, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 30, 2003:

  • St. Marcel
  • Bl. John Slade
  • St. Theonestus
  • St. Talacrian
  • St. Macarius
  • St. Herbert
  • St. Serapion
  • USA - Mischief Night in some areas (known as Devil's Night in Detroit)
  • Also see October 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Zenobius & Zenobia
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October 30, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 30, 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 30, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 30, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 30, 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:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Stand Up
  3. - Get Low
  4. - Damn!
  5. - Shake Ya Tailfeather

October 30, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 30, 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 30, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 30, 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:

  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 30, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 2003 was Stand Up by Ludacris Featuring Shawnna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 30, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 30, 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:

  1. - Stand Up
  2. - Baby Boy
  3. - Rain On Me
  4. - Damn!
  5. - Step In The Name Of Love

October 30, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 30, 2003 was Hoy by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 30, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 30, 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:

  1. - Hoy
  2. - Te Necesito
  3. - Antes
  4. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  5. - Nomas Por Tu Culpa

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October 30, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 30, 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

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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

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

October 30, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 30, 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

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

Peep Show

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

October 30, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 30, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Namesake

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Jhumpa's Interpreter Of Maladies made Jhumpa Lahiri a renowned young writer. These stories are among the few debut works.

Dude by Michael Moore

Dude

By:

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.

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.

Last Car To Elysian Fields by James Lee Burke

Last Car To Elysian Fields

By:

For Dave Robicheaux:

Capital Crimes by Stuart Woods

Capital Crimes

By:

Will Lee, the brave and uncompromising senator of Georgia, is back as President of America in this fifth book of The New York Times bestseller series. It began with Chiefs. When

October 30, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 30, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Drag Racer

Drag Racer

Platform: Adobe Flash, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

Genre: Gaming, Family & Arcade, Racing

Publisher: XMG Studio, Phantom Games

Black & Bruised

Black & Bruised

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2

Genre: Fighting game, Sports game

Publisher: Majesco (US) VU Games (EU)

Active Lancer

Active Lancer

Platform: Mac OS, Mac OS X

Genre: Shoot Em Up

Publisher: Freeverse

Clover Heart's

Clover Heart's

Platform: PC, PlayStation 2, FOMA mobile phones, DVD player game

Genre: Eroge, Visual novel

Publisher: ALcot (PC) Interchannel (PS2)

Cross Channel (visual novel)

Cross Channel (visual novel)

Platform: Microsoft Windows PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Eroge, visual novel

Publisher: Flying Shine (PC) KID (PS2) CyberFront (PSP, Xbox 360) 5pb. (PS3, PSV)

history

Who was the US President on October 30, 2003?

On October 30, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 30, 2003?

On October 30, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 30, 2003?

On October 30, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 30th?

October 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon yutu creates landslides and leaves at least four people dead in the philippines.
  • 2017 - Gaza-israel conflict: seven hamas militants are killed when an idf destroys a tunnel that was partially completed from gaza strip's border. it crossed into israeli territory. many more were killed in rescue operations.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: six insurgents and 4 soldiers were killed in a military operation in north sinai governorate.

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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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