What happened on Thursday October 02, 2003?

Here's what happened on October 02, 2003:

• End of Warsaw Uprising German troops concluded the Warsaw Uprising, marking a devastating end to the Polish resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II.
• UN Security Council Debates Iraq Resolution The United Nations Security Council discussed a draft resolution proposed by the United States regarding Iraq. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan noted that the draft did not fully align with his recommendations, suggesting that an early transfer of sovereignty could potentially alter the ground security dynamics.
• North Korea Nuclear Fuel Rod Processing North Korea announced that it has processed 8,000 fuel rods from its Yongbyon nuclear plant near Pyongyang. The country claims to be extracting plutonium to create atomic bombs, with Vice Foreign Minister Choe Su Hon stating this is a nuclear deterrent strategy to protect national territory.
• Genome Technology Advancement Biotechnology companies are developing genome chips that enable scientists to rapidly scan and analyze gene activity within human tissue samples, representing a significant breakthrough in genetic research and personalized medicine.
• Hainan Island Incident Investigation According to a Jane's Defense Weekly report obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, the U.S. Navy provided details about the 2001 Hainan Island incident. The report alleges that a Chinese fighter pilot made three provocative passes at a U.S. reconnaissance plane over international waters, with the third pass resulting in a collision.
• J.M. Coetzee Wins Nobel Prize in Literature South African novelist J.M. Coetzee was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his significant contributions to world literature and his powerful narrative exploring complex social and political themes.
• European Union Constitutional Negotiations France and Austria held their first diplomatic meeting since 1998 to discuss the European Constitution. Austria led a group of countries seeking amendments, while France, under Valery Giscard d'Estaing's draft, preferred to maintain the original text without significant changes.
• Ontario Provincial Election Dalton McGuinty of the Liberal Party was elected Premier of Ontario, defeating Howard Hampton's New Democratic Party (NDP) and Ernie Eves's Conservative Party in a decisive electoral victory.
• Potential US-EU Trade Dispute A draft U.S. law encouraging the Pentagon to purchase defense parts exclusively from American producers sparked criticism in Brussels, with some European officials warning of a potential World Trade Organization (WTO) trade dispute.
• Battle of Rancagua Spanish Royalist troops under Mariano Osorio defeated rebel Chilean forces led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José Miguel Carrera, a significant moment in the Chilean independence struggle.
• Founding of Opus Dei Saint Josemaría Escrivá established the 'Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God', commonly known as Opus Dei, a personal prelature within the Catholic Church focused on the sanctification of everyday work.
• RMS Queen Mary Sinks HMS Curacoa During World War II, the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary accidentally rammed and sank her own escort ship, HMS Curacoa, off the coast of Ireland, resulting in the tragic loss of 239 crewmen.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 2003

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

Stock market quotes on October 02, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $20.80
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.54
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.55

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2003:

• 1 USD = 110.68 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.341 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3183 CHF
• 1 EUR = 129.52 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7 GBP

October 02, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2003 can also be written as 10/2/2003 in the US and as 2/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

Famous people died on October 02, 2003:

• John Thomas Dunlop

  American scholar and politician, united states secretary of labor (b. 1914).

• Otto Günsche
• Gunther Philipp

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Beyonce - Baby Boy
2. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
3. Chingy - Right Thurr
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
5. Pharrell - Frontin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
2. Dido - White Flag
3. Elton John - Are You Ready For Love
4. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
5. Big Brovaz - Baby Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy
2. YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon - Damn!
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
4. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
5. Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee - Shake Ya Tailfeather

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 11:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Oct 10, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 2003

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Someone born on October 02, 2003 is:

21 years 6 months old,

or 258 months and 21 days old,

or 1124 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7874 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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