What happened on Thursday, May 3, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 03, 2007:

• Madeleine McCann disappearance Three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's vacation apartment in Portugal, sparking an international search and media frenzy. source: bbc.com
• Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in Iraq Abu Ayyub al-Masri, a senior Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq, was killed in a joint U.S.-Iraqi operation, marking a significant blow to the insurgent group. source: cbsnews.com
• Queen Elizabeth II visits Virginia Queen Elizabeth II visited Virginia, marking the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement, and participated in various commemorative events. source: history.com
• Death of Wally Schirra, Mercury Seven Astronaut Wally Schirra, a pioneering American astronaut who was part of the historic Mercury Seven space program, passed away. Schirra was a key figure in the early days of the U.S. space exploration, having been one of the first seven astronauts selected by NASA in 1959.
• Diplomatic Discussions on Iraq's Stability U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem in Egypt to discuss Iraq, specifically requesting Syria's cooperation in reducing the flow of foreign fighters into the country.
• Scottish National Party Achieves Historic Electoral Milestone Local government elections were held in Scotland and most of England, with the Scottish National Party (SNP) becoming the largest party in Scotland for the first time in their political history, marking a significant shift in Scottish political landscape.
• Israeli Public Calls for Prime Minister's Resignation Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and his government over their controversial handling of the 2006 Lebanon War, reflecting significant public dissatisfaction with political leadership.
• Royal Canadian Mint Creates Record-Breaking Gold Coin The Royal Canadian Mint produced an extraordinary 100-kilogram gold coin with a $1,000,000 face value, measuring 53 cm in diameter. This coin celebrated the new $200 Maple Leaf gold coin, which boasts the world's highest gold purity of 0.99999. The actual gold value of the coin was approximately US$2.6 million.
• UK Ministry of Defence to Release UFO Files The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence announced plans to release their UFO files, following a similar disclosure by the French space agency CNES seven weeks earlier. This move signaled increased transparency regarding unexplained aerial phenomena.

Events in 2007

May 03, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 03, 2007

May 03, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 03, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.83
• Apple AAPL: opens at $100.73
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.10

Exchange Rates on May 03, 2007:

• 1 USD = 120.42 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1074 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.216 CHF
• 1 EUR = 163.18 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6819 GBP

May 03, 2007 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 2007 can also be written as 5/3/2007 in the US and as 3/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

Famous people died on May 03, 2007:

• Walter Schirra

  Pioneering NASA astronaut who was a key figure in the Mercury and Gemini space programs, completing multiple historic space missions and...

• Knock Yokoyama

  Prominent Japanese comedian and politician known for his significant contributions to entertainment and public service during the mid-20th...

• Carlo Sanna

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on May 3rd

May 03, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 2007 was Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
2. Timbaland - Give It To Me
3. Akon - Don't Matter
4. Fergie - Glamorous
5. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')

May 03, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 03, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 2007 was Lost Without U by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
2. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
3. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
4. Musiq Soulchild - Buddy
5. Akon - Don't Matter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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May 03, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 2007 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 2007 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 May 03, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 2007

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Someone born on May 03, 2007 is:

19 years 3 months old,

or 231 months

or 1004 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7032 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 2007?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 3rd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 03, 2007.

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