Tuesday August 05, 2003: on this day

About August 5th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: In Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, a car bomb explodes outside the Marriott Hotel. It kills 12 people and injures 150.
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 2003 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Genelia D'Souza, DeRay Davis
  • 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 5th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 2003.

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What day of the week was August 05, 2003?


August 05, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2003 can also be written as 8/5/2003 in the US and as 5/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 05, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 2003:

  • In jakarta, indonesia's capital, a car bomb explodes outside the marriott hotel. it kills 12 people and injures 150.
  • Outside the marriott hotel, a powerful car bomb explodes
  • Abbas cancels a planned meeting between ariel sharon, israeli prime minister, and mahmoud abbas, palestinian prime minister. abbas accuses israel not doing enough to implement the us-backed roadmap for peace. israel claimed that 540 palestinian prisoners would soon be released, but only 342 names were included in a prisoner's list. israel accuses palestinians of failing to curb terrorist attacks against israel.
  • A further twist to the british david kelly scandal occurs, as tony blair's official spokesman, tom kelly, apologizes to david kelly's family for having compared the late and still un-buried dr. kelly to a ampquotwalter mittyampquot character in a ampquotprivateampquot conversation with a journalist.
  • Two teenage french tennis players were arrested by french authorities. he is accused of drugging his opponents in order to win the games. after he fell asleep while driving, a tennis player was involved in the dispute. he had been drowsy for hours before tests revealed. may 1060064185046.html
  • Election in nova scotia, canada: the progressive conservative party of premier john hamm wins reelection with a minority government. they are awarded 25 seats by the new democratic party, 15 by the liberals and 15 by the progressive conservative party.
  • The episcopal church in the united states approves gene robinson as its first openly gay bishop. robinson was cleared from any misconduct allegations before the vote. robinson was cleared of misconduct allegations before the vote.
  • A car bomb explodes in the indonesian capital of jakarta outside the marriott hotel killing 12 and injuring 150.

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

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

Stock market quotes on August 05, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $21.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.31
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.26
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.13

Exchange Rates on August 05, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 119.93 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3988 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3502 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 136.34 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7054 GBP

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 05, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on August 05, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 05, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 12:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 2003.

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Who was born on August 05, 2003?


Famous people born on August 05, 2003:

  • Toni Shaw

    British paralympic swimmer.

  • Lucas Gourna-Douath

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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How old is someone born on August 05, 2003?


Someone born on August 05, 2003 is:

20 years 9 months old,

or 249 months and 30 days old,

or 1087 weeks

or 7609 days old,

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

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 05, 2003:

  • Carlo Coccioli
  • Maurice Mollin
  • Bruno Caneva
  • Pietro Vanzi
  • Manuel Mur Oti
  • Domingo García Sabell
  • Tite Curet

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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


Holidays on August 05, 2003:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
  4. - Magic Stick
  5. - Unwell

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. 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 05, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - In Those Jeans
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - So Gone

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 2003 was Jaleo by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

The Latin music chart on August 05, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Jaleo
  2. - Fotografia
  3. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  4. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  5. - Quitemonos La Ropa

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

The most popular movies on August 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

Jacob's Ladder

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven

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

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

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

Monster House

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Gil Kenan

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

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

Trading Up by Candace Bushnell

Trading Up

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Candace Bushnell is a comic genius with Jane Austen's penchant to social satire. She created Sex and the City and changed the way we see New York City.

Exit Wounds by J. A. Jance

Exit Wounds

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A small area of the Southwest has been ravaged by extreme desert heat. One body is found dead in an unoccupied trailer. It is surrounded by 17 others.

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

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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.

Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson

Benjamin Franklin

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Walter Isaacson, the bestselling author of Einstein & Steve Jobs, shares his authoritative and fascinating full-scale biography. He explains how America's most interesting founders have helped to define its national identity. Benjamin

Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann

Gone Too Far

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Suzanne Brockmann, the bestselling author of thrillers, dives into the adrenaline-rushing world of counterterrorism and taps into the true passions of the brave men and women who live there.

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

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

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: 2004 Season

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: 2004 Season

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox (Cancelled), PS2 (Cancelled), GameCube (Cancelled)

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.

C.A.T.: Cyber Attack Team

C.A.T.: Cyber Attack Team

Platform: Xbox

Publisher: Medix

Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Platform: Xbox, GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Kemco Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment DC Comics

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

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: EU THQ; NA The Adventure Company; JP Marvelous Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 05, 2003?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 05, 2003?

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

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What is special about August 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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