Saturday August 09, 2003: on this day

August 09, 2003 was the 221st day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 09, 2003 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 09, 2003, who was born and died on August 09, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy In Love by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Wild Card) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 2003?


August 09, 2003 was a Saturday and it was the 221st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2003 can also be written as 8/9/2003 in the US and as 9/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 09, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 2003:

  • Europe continues to be affected by a historic heat wave that is expected to last another week. portugal and spain are especially hard hit by forest fires. portugal has been declared a national catastrophe, with damage estimated at at. additional fires have been reported in majorca and the canary islands. andalusia has temperatures of 49 degrees celsius. scotland sets a new record for the highest temperature ever recorded in history with 32.9 degrees celsius (91.2 degrees f) at greycrook near new
  • Occupation in iraq: officials from the united states central command confirm that mahmoud diyab al–ahmed, iraqi minister for interior, was taken into custody. he is at number 29 on the u.s. most-wanted iraqis list. yesterday, the iraqi minister for interior surrendered before coalition forces. he was the "seven of spades" on the deck of cards that was distributed to u.s. troops.
  • Sco v. ibm linux lawsuit. aduva, inc., a linux development company, released this week a tool that allows companies to replace any linux code, if any, with code that doesn't infringe sco's intellectual properties rights. the tool's functionality is not known, since sco has not revealed which code it considers to be infringing.
  • Vyborg celebrates the 600th anniversary of king eric, pomerania's granting the town trading privileges under a royal charter.
  • Nicky byrne, an irish singer, marries georgina ahern (daughter of irish taoiseach bertie ahern) in the roman catholic church of st pierre et st paulin gallardon, eure-et-loir in france

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August 09, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Antwerp : 3 - 1
  • Charleroi - Lierse : 0 - 1
  • Germinal - Bergen : 1 - 0
  • Lokeren - St Truiden : 0 - 0
  • Westerlo - Louvieroise : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Hamburg : 1 - 1
  • Dortmund - Wolfsburg : 4 - 0
  • FC Koln - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
  • Freiburg - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 2
  • Hannover - Bayern Munich : 3 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Angers : 1 - 0
  • Besancon - Istres : 0 - 1
  • Caen - Clermont : 1 - 2
  • Creteil - Gueugnon : 1 - 1
  • Nancy - St Etienne : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Metz : 0 - 2
  • Bordeaux - Montpellier : 0 - 1
  • Le Mans - Ajaccio : 0 - 1
  • Lille - Paris SG : 1 - 0
  • Lyon - Monaco : 3 - 1
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August 09, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 09, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 03:47 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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Who was born on August 09, 2003?


Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 19 days old,

or 1076 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7537 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 2003.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2003?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 2003.

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August 09, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 2003:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Harriet Crewe

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jacques Deray

    French director since 1960.

  • Ray Harford

    English footballer and manager (b. 1945).

  • R. Sivagurunathan

    Sri lankan lawyer, journalist, and academic (b. 1931).

  • Chester Ludgin

    American actor and singer (d.2003).

  • Gerhard Vogt
  • Lesley Manyathela
  • Trevor Smith

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

  • Jacqueline Cochran

    Jacqueline Cochran was an American aviator and businesswoman who set numerous speed and altitude records, and was the first woman to break...

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August 09, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 2003:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 2003:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
  4. - Magic Stick
  5. - Unwell

August 09, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
  3. - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
  4. - Pretty Green Eyes
  5. - Crazy In Love

August 09, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - In Those Jeans
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - So Gone

August 09, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 2003 was Jaleo by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 09, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Jaleo
  2. - Fotografia
  3. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  4. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  5. - Quitemonos La Ropa

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August 09, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Identity

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen

Country: United States of America

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven

Country: United States of America

About Schmidt

About Schmidt

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Phone Booth

Phone Booth

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley

Country: United States of America

August 09, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 2003 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wild Card

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2003

Alienated

Alienated

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Brian Ackley

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Gil Kenan

August 09, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson

Benjamin Franklin

By:

Walter Isaacson, the bestselling author of Einstein & Steve Jobs, shares his authoritative and fascinating full-scale biography. He explains how America's most interesting founders have helped to define its national identity. Benjamin

Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Living History

By:

Author of the Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "What Happened the Phenomenal #1 Worldwide BestselleraEUR".

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

By:

This delightfully savage novel is about the most difficult boss in history. It was also the basis of the major motion picture with Anne Hathaway & Meryl Streep.

Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann

Gone Too Far

By:

Suzanne Brockmann, the bestselling author of thrillers, dives into the adrenaline-rushing world of counterterrorism and taps into the true passions of the brave men and women who live there.

Under The Banner Of Heaven by Jon Krakauer

Under The Banner Of Heaven

By:

Jon Krakauer's literary reputation is built on his insightful chronicles about lives lived at the extreme limits. Now, he shifts his attention from extremes in physical adventure to extremes within religious belief.

August 09, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cyberchase: Castleblanca Quest

Cyberchase: Castleblanca Quest

Platform: PC

Genre: Edutainment

CIMA: The Enemy

CIMA: The Enemy

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Natsume

ChoroQ

ChoroQ

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Racing, Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Takara; NA Atlus; EU Zoo Digital Publishing

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes

Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Hack and slash

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on August 09, 2003?

On August 09, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 2003?

On August 09, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 2003?

On August 09, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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What happened in 2003?

2003 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The 108th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Saxby Chambliss (Republican-Georgia), Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina), John Sununu (Republican-New Hampshire), Lamar Alexander (Republican-Tennessee), Elizabeth Dole (Republican-North Carolina), Norm Coleman (Republican-Minnesota), and Mark Pryor (Democrat-Arkansas).
  • With a Republican Senate majority, the US Congress meets
  • All 21 passengers on board US Airways Express Flight 5481 are killed when it crashes at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What was the calendar for August 2003?

August 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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