What happened on Thursday August 07, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 07, 2003:

• Jordanian Embassy Bombing in Baghdad A devastating car bomb exploded near the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad, causing significant casualties. The remotely detonated bomb, believed to be hidden in a minibus, resulted in at least 10 deaths and injured more than 30 people, underscoring the volatile security situation in Iraq during the post-invasion period.
• Bali Bombing Perpetrator Sentenced An Indonesian court sentenced Amrozi bin Nurhasyim for his critical role in the devastating 2002 Bali terrorist bombing. The verdict came shortly after another terrorist attack on the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, both incidents being linked to the extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah, highlighting the region's ongoing terrorism challenges.
• Liberian President Charles Taylor Resigns In a significant moment for Liberian politics, President Charles Taylor resigned after Nigerian peacekeepers entered Liberia. His vice president, Moses Blah, was named as his successor. Taylor, facing potential war crimes indictments, indicated he would seek political asylum in Nigeria. Nigerian peacekeepers also intercepted a Libyan arms shipment during this tumultuous period.
• Real IRA Leader Convicted of Terrorism Michael McKevitt, a prominent leader of the Real IRA, was found guilty by the Republic of Ireland's Special Criminal Court of membership in an unlawful organization and directing terrorism. The court sentenced him to 20 years in prison, marking a significant moment in Ireland's ongoing struggle against paramilitary violence.
• California Recall Election Drama In a surprising political twist during the 2003 California recall election, Republican Darrell Issa, who initially spearheaded the effort to recall Governor Gray Davis, unexpectedly withdrew from the gubernatorial race. This strategic retreat would later pave the way for Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful campaign.

Events in 2003

August 07, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 2003

August 07, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 07, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.61
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.73
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.72
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.68
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.69

Exchange Rates on August 07, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.98 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.393 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.351 CHF
• 1 EUR = 135.35 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7029 GBP

August 07, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 219th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 2003 can also be written as 8/7/2003 in the US and as 7/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Famous people died on August 07, 2003:

• Pierre Vilar
• Rajko Žižić

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
4. Lil' Kim - Magic Stick
5. matchbox twenty - Unwell

August 07, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
4. Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
5. Beyonce - Crazy In Love

August 07, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
4. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
5. Monica - So Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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

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August 07, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 2003 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 August 07, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 01:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 2003

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Someone born on August 07, 2003 is:

21 years 8 months old,

or 260 months and 16 days old,

or 1132 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7930 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 2003?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 07, 2003.

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