What happened on Wednesday January 01, 2003?

Here's what happened on January 01, 2003:

• Euro Becomes Official Currency The Euro becomes the official currency of 12 European Union member states, marking a significant milestone in European economic integration.
• Lula da Silva Becomes President of Brazil In São Paulo, Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva takes office as president, representing a significant political shift for the country.
• European Union Police Mission in Bosnia The European Union takes over the United Nations' police mission in Bosnia, marking a significant transition in international peacekeeping efforts.
• Greece Assumes EU Presidency Greece takes over the presidency of the European Union for a six-month term, rotating leadership among member states.
• Cyclone Zoe Damage Assessment Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over Solomon Islands to assess damage from Cyclone Zoe. AusAID officials confirmed crop and home destruction, but no reported human casualties.
• Swiss Presidential Change Pascal Couchepin becomes President of the Confederation in Switzerland, continuing the country's unique rotating presidency system.
• New Year's Day in Gregorian Calendar The first day in the Gregorian Calendar marks the beginning of the year, a globally recognized timekeeping standard.
• Oil Tanker Collision Incident Turkish-registered oil tanker 'Vicky' with 70,000 tonnes of diesel cargo hit the wreck of the sunken car 'Tricolor' off the coast of Dunkirk, France. The double-hulled tanker escaped with minimal damage.

Events in 2003

January 01, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 2003

January 01, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.68 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5728 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3835 CHF
• 1 EUR = 124.5 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.651 GBP

January 01, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Arbroath - St Johnstone : 2 - 3
• Clyde - St Mirren : 3 - 2
• Crystal Palace - Coventry : 1 - 1
• Ipswich - Millwall : 4 - 1
• Nott'm Forest - Walsall : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Northampton : 1 - 2
• Blackpool - Huddersfield : 1 - 1
• Brechin - Forfar : 3 - 4
• Cardiff - Swindon : 1 - 1
• Chesterfield - Luton : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bury - Hull : 1 - 0
• East Fife - Montrose : 2 - 0
• Hartlepool - Carlisle : 2 - 1
• Lincoln - Boston : 1 - 1
• Rushden & D - Shrewsbury : 5 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Chelsea : 3 - 2
• Aston Villa - Bolton : 2 - 0
• Blackburn - Middlesboro : 1 - 0
• Everton - Man City : 2 - 2
• Leeds - Birmingham : 2 - 0

January 01, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2003 can also be written as 1/1/2003 in the US and as 1/1/2003 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2003 in January 2003 calendar

Famous people died on January 01, 2003:

• Joe Foss

  Decorated American World War II fighter pilot, Medal of Honor recipient, and 20th Governor of South Dakota, known for his distinguished...

• Giorgio Gaber

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2003 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
3. Nelly - Air Force Ones
4. Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
5. Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block

January 01, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Will Young - Leave Right Now
2. Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground
3. Shane Richie - I'm Your Man
4. Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
5. Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne - Changes

January 01, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2003 was Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
2. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
3. B2K & P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump
4. Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones
5. Aaliyah - Miss You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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January 01, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 2003 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 2003

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Someone born on January 01, 2003 is:

22 years 3 months old,

or 267 months and 22 days old,

or 1164 weeks

or 8148 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2003?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2003.

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