What happened on Monday August 11, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 11, 2003:

• NATO's First Major Operation Outside Europe NATO assumed command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking a historic milestone as its first significant military operation outside European territory in its 54-year history. This strategic move signaled NATO's expanding global security role post-Cold War.
• Arrest of Terrorist Leader Hambali Riduan Isamuddin, known as Hambali, a key leader of the terrorist organization Jemaah Islamiyah, was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. His capture was a significant counterterrorism success in Southeast Asia's ongoing fight against extremist networks.
• Deadly European Heat Wave in Paris A severe heat wave struck Paris, with temperatures reaching an unprecedented 112°F (44°C), resulting in approximately 144 fatalities. The extreme weather event exposed significant vulnerabilities in emergency response and healthcare systems for elderly and vulnerable populations.
• California Recall Election Momentum A voter survey revealed that nearly two-thirds of California voters supported replacing the current governor, indicating strong political dissatisfaction and setting the stage for a potential recall election.
• Death of Legendary Hockey Coach Herb Brooks Herb Brooks, the iconic coach of the 1980 US Olympic 'Miracle on Ice' gold-medal winning hockey team, tragically died in an automobile accident. Brooks was a transformative figure in American sports history, known for his inspirational leadership.
• Political Transition in Liberia Charles Taylor resigned as President of Liberia, with Vice President Moses Blah assuming leadership. This marked a significant moment in Liberia's turbulent political landscape during a period of regional instability.
• Death of Armand Borel Armand Borel, a prominent Swiss mathematician known for his significant contributions to algebraic topology and group theory, passed away. Borel was a renowned mathematician who made groundbreaking advances in mathematical research during the 20th century.

Events in 2003

August 11, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 2003

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

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

Famous people died on August 11, 2003:

• Herb Brooks

  Legendary ice hockey coach who led the 'Miracle on Ice' US Olympic team to a stunning gold medal victory against the Soviet Union in 1980,...

• Armand Borel

  Prominent Swiss-American mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic topology and group theory, recognized as a leading...

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on August 11th

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.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
4. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
5. Ashanti - 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.

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 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 music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
3. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 2003 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 2003

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Someone born on August 11, 2003 is:

21 years 9 months old,

or 261 months and 2 days old,

or 1135 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7946 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2003?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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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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