Sunday August 31, 2003: on this day

About August 31st, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: Baghdad is packed with thousands of mourners for Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al Hakim's funeral procession.
  • Day of the week: August 31st, 2003 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Richard Gere, Chris Tucker
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Crazy In Love by Beyonce
  • #1 UK song: Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul
  • Popular movie: The Bourne Identity directed by Doug Liman

More about August 31st, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 2003.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2003?


August 31, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2003 can also be written as 8/31/2003 in the US and as 31/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 31, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2003:

  • Baghdad is packed with thousands of mourners for ayatollah sayed mohammed baqir al hakim's funeral procession.
  • The u.s. environmental protection agency has declassified carbon dioxide as a pollutant. this is a step that could lead to the removal of industrial emission restrictions for the controversial gas. over a decade of debate has been held by climate scientists about carbon dioxide's role as a contributor to global warming. some call it the largest factor while others consider it minimal.
  • "occupation of iraq": american and iraqi officials discuss the possibility of forming large militias or paramilitary forces in iraq to improve security.
  • Terrorist: the terrorist group jemaah islamiyah's plans for terrorism were revealed in a 40-page manifesto. it is either the pupji or the general guide to the struggle to jemaah islamiyah . this document details a suicide bombing campaign to transform asia and the pacific into islamic provinces. jemaah islamiyah has a structure, rules and leadership structure that is well-organized.
  • Afghanistan: soldiers were killed in an isolated region (near shkin), near the pakistani border. taliban reinforcements have moved into mountainous regions in southern afghanistan, where u.s. forces and afghan forces have been fighting for the last week against taliban hideouts.
  • Many thousands turn out in baghdad to attend the funeral procession for ayatollah sayed mohammed baqir al hakim, a shia muslim leader who was murdered. according to the iraqi police, 19 people were arrested in connection with the explosion. many of them are foreigners who have admitted to being linked with al-qaeda.

August 31, 2003: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 31, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Parma : 2 - 2
  • Brescia - Chievo : 1 - 1
  • Inter - Modena : 2 - 0
  • Juventus - Empoli : 5 - 1
  • Lazio - Lecce : 4 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Lokeren : 1 - 1
  • Genk - Mouscron : 2 - 0
  • Gent - Heusden Zolder : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Murcia : 1 - 1
  • Santander - Mallorca : 2 - 1
  • Sevilla - Ath Madrid : 1 - 0
  • Zaragoza - La Coruna : 0 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ciudad de Murcia - Recreativo : 1 - 1
  • Eibar - Algeciras : 2 - 1
  • Leganes - Salamanca : 0 - 0
  • Numancia - Cordoba : 1 - 0
  • Sp Gijon - Getafe : 0 - 2

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August 31, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 31, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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August 31, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 31, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.

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Who was born on August 31, 2003?


Famous people born on August 31, 2003:

  • Ignacio Sosa

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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How old is someone born on August 31, 2003?


Someone born on August 31, 2003 is:

20 years 8 months old,

or 248 months and 21 days old,

or 1081 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2003?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2003.

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August 31, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2003:

  • Pierre Cahuzac
  • Nev Munro

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2003:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2003:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Shake Ya Tailfeather
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - Get Low

August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
  3. - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
  4. - Pretty Green Eyes
  5. - Crazy In Love

August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Frontin'
  2. - P.I.M.P.
  3. - Get Low
  4. - Right Thurr
  5. - In Those Jeans

August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Fotografia
  2. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  3. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  4. - Antes
  5. - Minutos

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August 31, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 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

Love Actually

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Starring: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney

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

The School of Rock

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal

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

August 31, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2003

Alienated

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Brian Ackley

Saaya

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Run of the House

Run of the House

Release year: 2003

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blindside by Catherine Coulter

Blindside

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Following a string of kidnapping attempts, Savich and Sherlock, along with FBI agent Miles Kettering (whose six-year old son was one of those victims), trace leads to a charismatic team of evangelists. This situation is complicated by Savich's infatuation.

Beachcomber by Karen Robards

Beachcomber

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Karen Robards, a New York Times bestseller, has written a riveting new novel that combines suspense and seaside sensuality. It is set in North Carolina's Outer Banks where a serial killer combs.

Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg

Kate Remembered

By:

Katharine Hepburn was a popular actress and movie star for seven decades. She is a cultural icon, beloved by many, and loved by all.

Naked Empire by Terry Goodkind

Naked Empire

By:

Terry Goodkind's fantasy novels have delighted millions of readers around the world, starting with Wizard's First Rule. Then moving on to six more masterpieces.

A Place Of Hiding by Elizabeth George

A Place Of Hiding

By:

Elizabeth George, the bestselling author explores the dark side of human relationships in one of her most captivating mysteries. She tells a riveting, suspenseful tale of love and betrayal, war, and redemption.

August 31, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Platform: Xbox Xbox 360

Genre: Action, Arcade flight

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

C.A.T.: Cyber Attack Team

C.A.T.: Cyber Attack Team

Platform: Xbox

Publisher: Medix

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 – Zero Hour

Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy

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

Bionicle: The Game

Bionicle: The Game

Platform: GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts; Lego Interactive; Feral Interactive; (OS X)

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2003?

On August 31, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2003?

On August 31, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2003?

On August 31, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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 August 2003?

August 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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