What happened on Wednesday July 02, 2003?

Here's what happened on July 02, 2003:

• World Health Organization Declares SARS Contained The World Health Organization (WHO) officially announced that the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic had been successfully contained, marking a significant global public health achievement after months of international concern and coordinated medical response.
• Vancouver Selected as 2010 Winter Olympics Host City During the International Olympic Committee session in Prague, Vancouver, British Columbia was officially declared the host city for the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010, marking a significant milestone for Canadian sports and international Olympic history.
• Moscow Concert Suicide Bombing A tragic terrorist attack occurred at a Moscow concert, resulting in the deaths of the attackers and 15 other individuals, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Berlusconi Insults German MEP in European Parliament During a European Parliament session, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi engaged in a controversial verbal confrontation with Martin Schulz, a German Member of Parliament, creating diplomatic tension and international media attention.
• EU Approves Genetically Modified Food Regulations The European Parliament passed two landmark laws regulating genetically modified (GM) foods, mandating labeling for products containing more than 0.9% genetically altered components and allowing member states to segregate GM and non-GM food products.
• Discovery of Pentaquark Subatomic Particle Scientific reports indicated the discovery of a pentaquark, a novel subatomic particle, representing a significant breakthrough in particle physics and our understanding of fundamental matter.
• Royal Commission Report on Newfoundland and Labrador The results of the Royal Commission on Renewing Canada's Relationship with Newfoundland and Labrador were released, potentially addressing historical and contemporary political dynamics within the Canadian federation.
• Natural Gas Demand Projection Projections suggest a potential 50 percent increase in natural gas demand over the next 25 years, indicating significant future energy market transformations and potential environmental implications.
• Hanford Site Nuclear Fuel Relocation Project The U.S. Department of Energy completed moving over two million pounds of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel away from the K Basins and further from the Columbia River, representing a critical environmental and safety management initiative.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 2003

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

Stock market quotes on July 02, 2003:

• 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 on July 02, 2003:

• 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

July 02, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 2003 can also be written as 7/2/2003 in the US and as 2/7/2003 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 2003 in July 2003 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 2003:

• Storm Reid

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Famous people died on July 02, 2003:

• Briggs Cunningham

  Legendary American race car driver and automotive entrepreneur who competed in prestigious motorsport events and was known for his passion...

• Najeeb Halaby

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 2003 was This Is The Night by Clay Aiken, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 2003 was Bring Me To Life by Evanescence, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 2003 was So Gone by Monica, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 11:01 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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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 2003

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Someone born on July 02, 2003 is:

21 years 10 months old,

or 262 months and 11 days old,

or 1140 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7986 days old,

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

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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

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

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