Monday August 11, 2003: on this day

August 11, 2003 was the 223rd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 2003, who was born and died on August 11, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2003?


August 11, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2003 can also be written as 8/11/2003 in the US and as 11/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 11, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2003:

  • Nato assumes command of afghanistan's peacekeeping force, marking the nato's first major operation outside europe in 54 years.
  • Paris heat waves cause temperatures to soar to 112°f (44°c), resulting in the deaths of approximately 144 people.
  • Riduan isamuddin (also known as hambali) is a jemaah islamiyah leader and was arrested in bangkok, thailand.
  • Charles taylor, liberian president, resigns. moses blah, vice-president of liberia, replaces him.
  • 2003 california recall: a new survey of california voters has found that nearly two-thirds want a new governor.
  • Herb brooks, who was the coach of the 1980 us gold-medal winning ice hockey team, is killed in an automobile accident.
  • Archbishop bernard malango of the african church states that 600,000 anglicans from malawi, botswana and zambia informed him that they could cut all ties with the united states organization if the appointment of an openly homosexual bishop is not overturned. anglican church kenya demanded that the decision be reversed.
  • European heat wave: parisian authorities claim that 50 people died in paris due to the heat wave, especially elderly people. the government is not paying attention to the crisis.
  • Montreal doctors successfully delivered a healthy baby born to an ectopic mother by caesarean section. this type of pregnancy, which occurs outside the uterus, can be fatal for the fetus. it is also extremely dangerous for the mother. before she gave birth, the woman's doctors and the woman were not aware of her ectopic pregnancy. [12]
  • London is the beginning of lord hutton's inquiry into dr. david kelly's death. [13]
  • The first radio-controlled model aircraft to cross the atlantic is the spirit of butts farm.
  • European heat wave: parisian authorities claim that 50 people died in paris due to the heat wave. this includes elderly people. the government is not responding to the crisis. five people are killed in catalonia by a wildfire. in the algarve, four villages are evacuated. [11]
  • Nato takes over command of the peacekeeping force in afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside europe in its 54-year-history.
  • Jemaah islamiyah leader riduan isamuddin, better known as hambali, is arrested in bangkok, thailand.

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August 11, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.82
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.61
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.05
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.87

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 118.73 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3787 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3579 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.77 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.706 GBP

August 11, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Mainz : 2 - 2
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August 11, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:13 pm and setting at 06:09 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 11, 2003?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 18 days old,

or 1076 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7536 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 2003?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2003.

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August 11, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2003:

  • Armand Borel

    Swiss-american mathematician and academic (d. 2003).

  • Herb Brooks

    Led the US men's ice hockey team to a gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  • Jacques Yerna
  • Jean Dréjac
  • Diana Mitford

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2003:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 11, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

August 11, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 11, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 11, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 11, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Frontin'
  2. - Crazy In Love
  3. - P.I.M.P.
  4. - In Those Jeans
  5. - Get Low

August 11, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 11, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Fotografia
  2. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  3. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  4. - Actos De Un Tonto
  5. - Tal Vez

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August 11, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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

Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sofia Coppola

Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris

Country: United States of America

Love Me If You Dare

Love Me If You Dare

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Yann Samuell

Starring: Guillaume Canet, Marion Cotillard, Thibault Verhaeghe, Joséphine Lebas-Joly

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

August 11, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Seizure by Robin Cook

Seizure

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The New York Times Bestseller is now available in paperback. The new novel by the master of medical thrillers combines power, religion, bioscience, and politics.

The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston

The South Beach Diet

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Arthur Agatston M.D., cardiologist, has been urging his patients to lose weight over the years. However, not all diets were easy to follow or too restrictive.

Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann

Gone Too Far

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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.

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

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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.

Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel

Johnny Angel

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Danielle Steel's fifty-eighth bestseller tells the amazing story of a mother and her son's gift. It is also about the tragedy that almost destroyed a family.

August 11, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Call of Duty

Call of Duty

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, N-Gage, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: WW Activision; JP MediaQuest; NA Aspyr (Mac)

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Sci-Fi

Publisher: Universal Interactive

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Horror/beat 'em up

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games

Age of Mythology: The Titans

Age of Mythology: The Titans

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Disney's Brother Bear

Disney's Brother Bear

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Mobile Phone, Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: Disney Interactive

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2003?

On August 11, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2003?

On August 11, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2003?

On August 11, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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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