Friday August 15, 2003: on this day

About August 15th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: Oil prices rise since 2003: The global oil production plateaus after four years (and then declines) due to rising demand. This leads to new price increases.
  • Day of the week: August 15th, 2003 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #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 15th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 2003.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2003?


August 15, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2003 can also be written as 8/15/2003 in the US and as 15/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 15, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2003:

  • Oil prices rise since 2003: the global oil production plateaus after four years (and then declines) due to rising demand. this leads to new price increases.
  • Many areas in the north-eastern united states of america and canada that were affected by the blackout the previous day are now restored power.
  • Officially, libya accepts responsibility in 1988 for the bombing pan am flight 103. it is a general language without any expression of regret for the loss of lives.
  • Prince hans-adam ii, liechtenstein, announces his intention to abdicate the throne for prince alois in 2004.
  • Many areas in the north-eastern united states of america and canada that were affected by the blackout the previous day have now had power restored. investigating the cause of the grid failure is currently being done on the transmission lines that circle lake erie.
  • Officially, libya accepts responsibility in 1988 for the bombing pan am flight 103. it is a general statement that does not express regret for the loss of life. some claim that acceptance is a business transaction and not an admission of guilt.

August 15, 2003: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.02
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.61
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.80

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 119.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3859 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.371 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.19 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7056 GBP

August 15, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Union Berlin : 2 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Oberhausen : 1 - 2
  • Lubeck - Unterhaching : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • St Etienne - Lorient : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Swindon : 0 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Roda JC - PSV Eindhoven : 2 - 2

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August 15, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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August 15, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 10:31 am.

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 15, 2003?


Famous people born on August 15, 2003:

  • Anna
  • Alban Elezi Cannaferina
  • Juanlu Sánchez

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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How old is someone born on August 15, 2003?


Someone born on August 15, 2003 is:

20 years 9 months old,

or 249 months and 20 days old,

or 1085 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7599 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2003?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2003.

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August 15, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2003:

  • Gosta Sundqvist

    Finnish singer and songwriter (heart attack).

  • Janny Brandes-Brilleslijper
  • Giannino Piccolroaz
  • Luis Fernández Martín

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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August 15, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2003:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 15, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Fotografia
  2. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  3. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  4. - Actos De Un Tonto
  5. - Tal Vez

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August 15, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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

Lost in Translation

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sofia Coppola

Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris

Country: United States of America

Love Me If You Dare

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Yann Samuell

Starring: Guillaume Canet, Marion Cotillard, Thibault Verhaeghe, Joséphine Lebas-Joly

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

August 15, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To The Nines by Janet Evanovich

To The Nines

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The #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorA Stephanie Plum NovelJanet Evenovich's novels have been voted America's best-sellers.

Exit Wounds by J. A. Jance

Exit Wounds

By:

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.

Blindside by Catherine Coulter

Blindside

By:

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.

Charlie Wilson'S War by George Crile

Charlie Wilson'S War

By:

Although it is well-known that the U.S. supported the Afghans against the Soviet Union in war, this operation was a covert operation that may have been the largest and most dangerous.

What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted by E. Lynn Harris

What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted

By:

Writing saved my life in many ways. I hope my experiences will inspire others to overcome their "differences."

August 15, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hulk

Hulk

Platform: Game Boy Advance, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games Universal Interactive

Dragon Drive: D-Masters Shot

Dragon Drive: D-Masters Shot

Platform: Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai

Dog's Life(:

Dog's Life(:

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: PAL SCE; NA Hip Games; JP Success

Civilization III: Conquests

Civilization III: Conquests

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Atari

Cabela's GrandSlam Hunting: 2004 Trophies

Cabela's GrandSlam Hunting: 2004 Trophies

Platform: Windows

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2003?

On August 15, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2003?

On August 15, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2003?

On August 15, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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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