What happened on Wednesday April 02, 2003?

Here's what happened on April 02, 2003:

• Iraqi Military Burns Oil Wells During Iraq War During the 2003 Iraq War, Iraqi military forces set their oil wells ablaze and retreated in the face of overwhelming U.S. military power. This action was widely condemned as an act of environmental terrorism, causing significant ecological damage and economic disruption.
• WHO Issues First Global Travel Alert for SARS The World Health Organization (WHO) issued its first-ever global travel alert due to the rapidly spreading Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. The alert advised travelers to avoid Hong Kong and Guangdong province in China, marking a significant moment in international public health response.
• Conflicting Claims in Iraq War Propaganda U.S. Brigadier General Vincent K. Brooks claimed that the Baghdad division of the Iraqi Republican Guard was 'destroyed'. In response, Iraqi Information Minister Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf denounced this as an American 'lie', highlighting the intense propaganda war during the conflict.
• Al Jazeera Banned in Baghdad The Iraqi Information Ministry banned Qatar-based Al Jazeera satellite television from broadcasting in Baghdad, demonstrating the regime's attempts to control media narrative during the Iraq War.
• Todd Zeile's Historic Baseball Achievement Todd Zeile made Major League Baseball history by becoming the first player to hit a home run for ten different teams: New York Yankees, Detroit Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, and Colorado Rockies, showcasing his remarkable versatility and longevity in the sport.

Events in 2003

April 02, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 2003

April 02, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 02, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.95
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.36
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.10
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.95
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.90

Exchange Rates on April 02, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.9 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4686 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3801 CHF
• 1 EUR = 128.01 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6875 GBP

April 02, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Boston - Wrexham : 3 - 3

April 02, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 2003 can also be written as 4/2/2003 in the US and as 2/4/2003 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 2003 in April 2003 calendar

Famous people died on April 02, 2003:

• Edwin Starr

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Famous people who died in 2003

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April 02, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. R. Kelly - Ignition
3. Aaliyah - Miss You
4. Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
5. Sean Paul - Get Busy

April 02, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
2. Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
3. Tatu - All The Things She Said
4. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
5. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

April 02, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. R. Kelly - Ignition
3. JAY-Z - Excuse Me Miss
4. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
5. Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 08:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Apr 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 2003

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Someone born on April 02, 2003 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 20 days old,

or 1155 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8086 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 2003?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 02, 2003.

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