What happened on Thursday May 01, 2003?

Here's what happened on May 01, 2003:

• Mission Accomplished Speech - Iraq War U.S. President George W. Bush declares the end of major combat operations in Iraq during a historic speech aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln off the coast of California, a moment that would later become controversial as the conflict continued for years.
• Devastating Earthquake in Bingol, Turkey A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Bingol, Turkey, resulting in 177 fatalities and 520 injuries, causing significant destruction and humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Aron Ralston's Survival Story Mountaineer Aron Ralston survives a harrowing 6-day ordeal in Blue John Canyon by amputating his own right arm with a pocket knife, an extraordinary tale of human survival and determination.
• British Columbia Supreme Court Supports Same-Sex Marriage The British Columbia Supreme Court becomes the third provincial supreme court to declare that Canada must legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights.
• U.S. Navy Leaves Vieques The United States Navy forces depart from Vieques, Puerto Rico, with the island celebrating the military's exit with a massive celebration, marking the end of a long military presence.
• Canadian Dollar Milestone For the first time in five years, the Canadian dollar surpasses 70 cents US, reaching $0.7044, indicating a significant moment in Canadian currency valuation.
• Labour Party Victory in Welsh Assembly The Labour Party, led by Rhodri Morison, achieves a stunning victory in the Welsh Assembly elections, demonstrating significant political momentum.
• Elizabeth Hulette Remembrance Remembering Elizabeth Hulette, an American professional wrestling manager and valet who was born in 1960 and made significant contributions to the wrestling entertainment industry.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from May. 01, 2003

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

Stock market quotes on May 01, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.54
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.45
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.30

Exchange Rates on May 01, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4201 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3453 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.17 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6976 GBP

May 01, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2003 can also be written as 5/1/2003 in the US and as 1/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 2003 in May 2003 calendar

Famous people died on May 01, 2003:

• Miss Elizabeth

  Iconic professional wrestling manager and valet, known for her work in WWE and her significant role in wrestling storylines during the 1980s...

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. Sean Paul - Get Busy
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. American Idol Finalists - God Bless The U.S.A. (Proud To Be An American)
5. 50 Cent - 21 Questions

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham - Make Luv
2. Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
3. 50 Cent - In Da Club
4. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
5. Mis-Teeq - Scandalous

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
2. Sean Paul - Get Busy
3. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
4. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
5. Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo - Can't Let You Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:05 am and setting at 09:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 2003

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Someone born on May 01, 2003 is:

21 years 8 months old,

or 260 months and 17 days old,

or 1133 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7933 days old,

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

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 1st 2025.

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

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

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