What happened on Tuesday July 01, 2003?

About July 1st, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: Approximately 500,000 Hong Kong citizens demonstrated against the controversial Basic Law Article 23, which proposed a broad redefinition of treason. The protest highlighted growing concerns about civil liberties and potential erosion of democratic freedoms.
  • Day of the week: July 1st, 2003 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: This Is The Night by Clay Aiken
  • #1 UK song: Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
  • Popular movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson

More about July 1st, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on July 1st, 2003.

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July 01, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 2003:

  • Massive Hong Kong Protest Against Basic Law Article 23 Approximately 500,000 Hong Kong citizens demonstrated against the controversial Basic Law Article 23, which proposed a broad redefinition of treason. The protest highlighted growing concerns about civil liberties and potential erosion of democratic freedoms.
  • UK House of Commons Votes to Ban Fox Hunting After years of intense debate and controversy, the United Kingdom House of Commons voted in favor of legislation banning fox hunting, marking a significant moment in animal welfare and cultural policy.
  • Silvio Berlusconi Takes EU Presidency Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian Premier, assumed the rotating European Union presidency, bringing his distinctive political style to the international diplomatic stage.
  • Herbie Mann, Jazz Flutist, Dies Herbie Mann, a pioneering American jazz flutist who revolutionized jazz fusion and world music, passed away. He was renowned for blending various musical styles and introducing innovative techniques to jazz flute.
  • World Record Aerobie Pro Throw Erin Hemmings set a world record by throwing an Aerobie Pro disc an incredible distance of 1,333 feet (406.3 meters) at Fort Funston, demonstrating extraordinary skill and precision in disc throwing.
  • Passing of George Roper, British Comedian George Roper, a beloved British comedian who contributed significantly to the entertainment landscape, died at the age of 69. He was known for his witty performances and comedic timing.
  • Death of N!xau, Namibian Actor N!xau, a notable Namibian actor known for his unique roles, passed away. He was a prominent figure in African cinema, particularly recognized for his work in the 1980s and early 1990s.

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

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

Stock market quotes on July 01, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.95
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $18.87
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.59
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.48
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.40

Exchange Rates on July 01, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 119.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3501 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3418 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.11 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6955 GBP
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What day of the week was July 01, 2003?


July 01, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 182nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 2003 can also be written as 7/1/2003 in the US and as 1/7/2003 in UK and Europe.

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July 01, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 01, 2003:

  • Herbie Mann

    Renowned American jazz flutist who was a pioneering figure in jazz fusion, known for blending various musical styles including Brazilian and...

  • Chicho Sánchez Ferlosio
  • Michele Campione

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July 01, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 30th and July 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 2003 was This Is The Night by Clay Aiken, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

  1. - This Is The Night youtube
  2. - Flying Without Wings youtube
  3. - Crazy In Love youtube
  4. - Magic Stick youtube
  5. - 21 Questions youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 2003 was Bring Me To Life by Evanescence, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

  1. - Bring Me To Life youtube
  2. - Ignition Remix youtube
  3. - I Know What You Want youtube
  4. - Say Goodbye / Love Ain't Gonna Wait For You youtube
  5. - Fly On The Wings Of Love youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 2003 was So Gone by Monica, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

  1. - So Gone
  2. - Magic Stick
  3. - Crazy In Love
  4. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) youtube
  5. - 21 Questions
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July 01, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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

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

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July 01, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 01, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 10:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 2003.

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How old is someone born on July 01, 2003?


Someone born on July 01, 2003 is:

21 years 8 months old,

or 260 months and 27 days old,

or 1134 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7941 days old,

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

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

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