What happened on Thursday July 10, 2003?

Here's what happened on July 10, 2003:

• Discovery of Oldest Known Exoplanet NASA announced the discovery of PSR B1620-26-2 b, unofficially named 'Methuselah', the oldest known exoplanet. Located 5,600 light-years away in the globular cluster M4, this ancient planet orbits a pulsar in the Scorpius constellation.
• Hartley Shawcross, Nuremberg Trials Prosecutor, Dies Hartley Shawcross, a prominent British lawyer who served as chief prosecutor at the historic Nuremberg trials following World War II, passed away. Born in 1902, he played a crucial role in international war crimes prosecution.
• Bombing in Philippines A devastating bomb attack in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines, killed seven people, mostly children, and injured 20 others. The blast occurred in a region known for separatist guerrilla activity, though no group immediately claimed responsibility.
• Final Original Volkswagen Beetle Produced The last of the original Volkswagen Beetle cars rolled off the assembly line in Mexico, marking the end of a 69-year production run. Over 21 million of these iconic vehicles had been manufactured, symbolizing a significant era in automotive history.
• Terrorist Bomb Attempt in Moscow A Russian security agent heroically died while attempting to defuse a bomb that a woman had tried to smuggle into a central Moscow cafe, preventing potential mass casualties.
• Clare Short Calls for Blair's Resignation Clare Short, former International Development Secretary, publicly urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to voluntarily step down. This occurred while Blair was dining with Bill Clinton in London's Guildhall, and Blair made no immediate comment.
• Diana Memorial Fund Financial Crisis The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund froze its assets following a legal dispute with the Franklin Mint over a Diana-themed doll. The court case threatened to cause significant financial problems for hundreds of charities.
• Controversy in Anglican Church over Homosexuality Gay rights activist Peter Tatchell highlighted tensions within the Church of England by challenging Archbishop Hope of York's stance on sexuality. This emerged from a controversy surrounding the nomination and subsequent withdrawal of an openly homosexual canon to a bishopric.
• Deadly Bus Accident in Hong Kong A catastrophic traffic accident occurred when a Kowloon Motor Bus Neoplan bus collided with a truck and plummeted off a bridge, resulting in 21 fatalities. This became the worst traffic accident in Hong Kong's history.
• Death of Winston Graham, English Writer Winston Graham, a notable English novelist known for works like the Poldark series, passed away. Born in 1908, he was a significant literary figure of the 20th century.

Events in 2003

July 10, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 2003

July 10, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 10, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.86
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.00

Exchange Rates on July 10, 2003:

• 1 USD = 117.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3823 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3608 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.9 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6964 GBP

July 10, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 191st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 2003 can also be written as 7/10/2003 in the US and as 10/7/2003 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 2003 in July 2003 calendar

Famous people died on July 10, 2003:

• Winston Graham

  Renowned British novelist famous for historical and suspense works, including the Poldark series.

• Hartley Shawcross

  Baron shawcross, german-english lawyer and politician, attorney general for england and wales (d. 2003).

• John Purdell

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on July 10th

July 10, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Lil' Kim - Magic Stick
3. Clay Aiken - This Is The Night
4. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
5. 50 Cent - 21 Questions

July 10, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
3. Fast Food Rockers - Fast Food Song
4. Wayne Wonder - No Letting Go
5. R Kelly - Ignition Remix

July 10, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 2003 was So Gone by Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Monica - So Gone
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
3. Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent - Magic Stick
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Chingy - Right Thurr

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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

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July 10, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 2003 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:35 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on July 10, 2003

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Someone born on July 10, 2003 is:

21 years 9 months old,

or 261 months and 25 days old,

or 1138 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7970 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 2003?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 10, 2003.

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