What happened on Thursday December 11, 2003?

Here's what happened on December 11, 2003:

• Inuit Climate Change Human Rights Petition The Inuit Circumpolar Conference announced plans to petition the inter-American Human Rights System, arguing that global warming—exacerbated by the USA's refusal to sign the Kyoto Protocol—threatens the fundamental rights and traditional way of life of Inuit communities.
• Halliburton Overcharging Scandal Pentagon investigations revealed that Halliburton, previously led by Vice President Dick Cheney, had charged the US Army excessive rates for fuel in Iraq, raising serious questions about government contracting and potential conflicts of interest.
• Dow Jones Reaches 10,000 The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 10,000 points for the first time since May 24, 2002, signaling a significant recovery in the US stock market following previous economic challenges.
• Quebec General Strike A widespread general strike in Quebec disrupted essential services including transportation, ports, day-care, and non-essential medical procedures. The strike was a direct protest against the policies of Premier Jean Charest's government.
• Electronic Voting Security Concerns A Maryland conference raised critical questions about the security and reliability of electronic voting systems, reflecting growing national concerns about the potential vulnerabilities in modern voting technology.
• Tel Aviv Money Exchange Explosion A violent explosion at a money exchange in a Tel Aviv shopping area resulted in three fatalities and at least 18 injuries. Local police initially suggested the incident might be related to criminal activity rather than terrorism.
• Death of Ivorian Writer Ahmadou Kourouma Ahmadou Kourouma, a prominent Côte d'Ivoire writer known for his critical works on African politics and society, passed away at the age of 76. He was a significant literary voice in West African literature.
• Virginia Indicts Spammers Virginia state prosecutors took a strong stance against unsolicited bulk emails by indicting one man and two others on felony charges related to illegal email solicitations, highlighting growing legal efforts to combat digital spam.
• Andy Pettitte Signs with Houston Astros Veteran MLB pitcher Andy Pettitte signed a lucrative three-year contract worth $31.5 million with the Houston Astros, marking a significant move in his professional baseball career.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 2003

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

Stock market quotes on December 11, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.97
• Apple AAPL: opens at $20.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.96

Exchange Rates on December 11, 2003:

• 1 USD = 108.0 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3164 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.269 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.86 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6994 GBP

December 11, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 345th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 2003 can also be written as 12/11/2003 in the US and as 11/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

Famous people died on December 11, 2003:

• Ahmadou Kourouma

  Renowned Ivorian novelist who masterfully explored African postcolonial experiences through powerful literary works, significantly...

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on December 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. OutKast - Hey Ya!
2. Ludacris - Stand Up
3. OutKast - The Way You Move
4. Kelis - Milkshake
5. Beyonce - Baby Boy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Will Young - Leave Right Now
2. Shane Richie - I'm Your Man
3. Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne - Changes
4. The Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
5. Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules - Mad World

December 11, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 2003 was Step In The Name Of Love by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. R. Kelly - Step In The Name Of Love
2. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
3. Jagged Edge - Walked Outta Heaven
4. OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move
5. Ludacris Featuring Shawnna - Stand Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 10:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 2004.

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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 2003

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Someone born on December 11, 2003 is:

21 years 5 months old,

or 257 months and 3 days old,

or 1117 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7825 days old,

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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

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

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