Monday June 02, 2003: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 6/2/2003, UK date format: 2/6/2003

June 2nd, 2003 was the 153rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Monday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Jeremy Ray Taylor and Wang Seok-hyun.

The number one song in US was 21 Questions by 50 Cent. Bring Me To Life by Evanescence was #1 song in the UK.

The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2003 while The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Monster House. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Chaos Legion or Dynasty Warriors 4.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at June 02 across the years or at June 2003 calendar.

June 02, 2003 Events

What happened on June 02, 2003?

Historical Events

The European Space Agency launches its first mission to Mars. The European Space Agency's Mars Express probe launches in Kazakhstan from the Baikonur Space Centre.
The 2003 Maine quarter-dollar coin is now in circulation at the US Mint
Today, President George W. Bush starts his Middle East tour with Egypt. He has been in contact with Palestinian and Israeli leaders. He has pledged to work towards the goal of Israel being able live side-by-side with a Palestinian state without bloodshed.
As leaders of Iraqi tribes warn the Americans they will face war, thousands of Iraqi soldiers threaten suicide attacks on U.S. troops.
Israel claims it will only dismantle some of the more 100 West Bank settlement outposts that were destroyed when violence broke out in the area 32 months ago.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced major changes in media ownership protections. One owner can now own up to 45% in media within a city.
An internal audit by the US Department of Justice reveals that the government has systematically violated civil rights of people detained following the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack. It engages in a pattern of verbal and physical abuseampquot.
Stephenie Meyer dreams of the 13th chapter in her first book, "Twilight". Stephenie's dream inspired her to write the book. It was the New York Times Editor's Choice, February 26, 2006. The book is also the first Amazon.com's ampquotBest of the Decadenbsp... The So Farampquot book was nominated for the ALA Best Book for Young Adults and has been translated into twenty languages.
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, is first detained and then released. This coincides with the beginning of a week-long protest against the government. Tsvangirai is being tried for treason. Tsvangirai is scheduled to appear in court today.
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June 02, 2003 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on June 02, 2003?

Other June 2nd famous birthdays

Wentworth Miller
American actor.
Bernard Cazeneuve
French politician, who was, up to his appointment as Junior Ministre for European Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs by President...
Zachary Quinto
American actor.
Justin Long
American actor.

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How old am I?

If June 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 June 02.

How to find someone’s birthday?

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June 02, 2003 Famous Deaths

Who died on June 02, 2003?

Fred Blassie
American professional wrestler (Born 1918).

Other June 2nd famous deaths

Rex Harrison
British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage.
Mel Ferrer
Elberon, New Jersey -- Actor (Longest Day, Eaten Alive, 5th Floor).
Robert Noyce
The Intel Corporation was co-founded by an American businessman and inventor.
Anthony de Mello
Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist (Born in 1931).

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June 02, 2003 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

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

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Goat

Element: Water

Goat personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in June 02, 2003 reveal something about your future ? Find out

June 02, 2003 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 02, 2003?

The day of the week was Monday.

June 2nd marks the 152nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2003.

There are 212 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2003 calendar

June	2003
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

June 02, 2003 Holidays and Observances

What is special on June 02, 2003?

Holidays

Italy's Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which commemorates the birth of the Repubblica Italiana and the end of the monarchy.
Shavuoth (Judaism) (2006).
Xenia name day in Slovakia.
The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nicephorus' death - see also March 13.

Music charts

What was the number one song on June 02, 2003? Which were the top hits on June 02, 2003?
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