Wednesday July 02, 2003

Historical Events

• Silvio Berlusconi is the Prime Minister of Italy and insulted Martin Schulz, a German MP, during a session at the European Parliament.
• WHO declares SARS contained.
• The attackers and 15 others are killed in a double suicide bombing at a Moscow concert.
• Two laws that regulate the sale of genetically modified foods in the EU territory have been approved by the European Parliament. They require labelling for all GM products (products containing more than 0.9% genetically altered parts) and allow member states to seperate GM food from non-GM food.
• Reports indicate that a pentaquark, a new subatomic particle, has been discovered.
• Released are the results of the Royal Commission on Renewing Canada's Relationship with Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian Prime Minister, makes a scathing remark when he accepts the EU presidency. This caused a commotion in the 626-seat European Parliament (SPD), and a flurry of criticism. He said that Martin Schulz (SPD), a German MEP, was insulting Silvio Berlusconi with the words, "Mr. Schulz. I know there's a producer in Italy making a film about the Nazi concentration camps. I will recommend you for the role as kapo. It would be great.
• In Prague, Czech Republic, the International Olympic Committee announced that Vancouver, British Columbia would host the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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See also

What happened on July 02 in history? Find out the list of July 2nd major events

What was 2003 famous for? Discover everything about 2003

Who was born on July 02, 2003?

• Storm Reid

  Actress

• Olivia Kay

  Pop Singer

Other July 2nd famous birthdays

• Lindsay Lohan

  American actress, singer, songwriter, model, director and producer, whose career has included critical and popular success in her youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles that have been well-documented in the tabloids.

• Margot Robbie

  Movie Actress

• Ashley Tisdale

  American actress and singer

• Line Renaud

  French superstar with legendary triumphs of every facet of show business, one of France's most beloved and respected artists. She has won France's equivalent to a Tony, an Oscar, three Grammy's and two Emmys. In 1974, President Georges Pompidou presented her with the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, the highest honor of the country.

See all famous people born on July 2nd

How old am I?

If July 02, 2003 is your birthday you are 19 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on July 02.

Who died on July 02, 2003?

• Franklin Farrell
• Najeeb Halaby

Other July 2nd famous deaths

• Betty Grable

  American singer, dancer and actress, the most famous "pin-up girl" of WW II.

• Lee Remick

  Actress (Days of Wine & Roses), dies of cancer at 55.

• Beverly Sills

  American singer, a soaring lyric operatic soprano and later arts administrator for the City Opera and the prestigious Metropolitan Opera...

• James Robertson Justice

  Actor (DR at Large, Dr om Love), dies at 70.

See all famous people who died on July 2nd

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Cancer

Cancer personality

Who should a Cancer marry?

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

Goat

The day of the week was Wednesday.

July 2nd marks the 182nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2003.

There are 182 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

July 2003 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Clay Aiken - This Is The Night
2. Ruben Studdard - Flying Without Wings
3. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
4. Lil' Kim - Magic Stick
5. 50 Cent - 21 Questions

Top #5 songs in the UK

1. Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
2. R Kelly - Ignition Remix
3. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
4. S Club - Say Goodbye / Love Ain't Gonna Wait For You
5. XTM & DJ Chucky Presents Annia - Fly On The Wings Of Love

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Monica - So Gone
2. Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent - Magic Stick
3. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
4. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
5. 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Mana - Mariposa Traicionera
2. Ricky Martin - Tal Vez
3. Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
4. Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
5. Gilberto Santa Rosa - Si Te Dijeron

Stock Markets

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.03
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.95

Exchange Rates

• 1 USD = 118.02 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3369 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3449 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.25 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6933 GBP