What happened on Sunday May 11, 2003?

Here's what happened on May 11, 2003:

• FBI Investigation of 2001 Anthrax Attacks The FBI conducted extensive investigations into the 2001 anthrax attacks, searching ponds near Catoctin Mountain in Maryland. Investigators discovered potential evidence, including a clear box with biological safety equipment and vials, suggesting a complex forensic effort to solve the bioterrorism case.
• Lithuania Votes to Join European Union Lithuanian voters approved joining the European Union, marking a significant milestone in the country's post-Soviet political and economic integration with Western Europe.
• Riyadh Compound Bombings A terrorist attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 26 fatalities during the compound bombings. This event was part of the broader global terrorist activities in the early 2000s.
• Stakeknife Informer Revelation British media reported on the alleged identity of 'Stakeknife', a top British Force Research Unit informer within the Provisional IRA. This individual, believed to have been the head of the IRA's internal security, was reportedly responsible for identifying informers while being an informer himself.
• Suicide Truck Bomb Attack in Northern Chechnya A devastating suicide truck bomb attack targeted a government compound in northern Chechnya, resulting in at least 60 fatalities. The incident highlights the ongoing violent conflict in the region during the early 2000s.
• Theft of Benvenuto Cellini's 'Saliera' A significant art theft occurred when Benvenuto Cellini's famous 'Saliera' (salt cellar) was stolen from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. This valuable Renaissance masterpiece was a major cultural crime.
• Presidential Election in Montenegro Filip Vujanovic, a former Prime Minister and independence supporter, was elected President of Montenegro after two previous unsuccessful attempts. The legislature had modified voting requirements to ensure the election's success.
• Rafael Palmeiro Joins 500 Home Run Club During a game against the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers' slugger Rafael Palmeiro became the 20th Major League Baseball player to hit 500 home runs, a significant milestone in his career.
• Resignation of Australian Governor-General Peter Hollingworth resigned as Governor-General of Australia amid ongoing investigations into his past. Sir Guy Green, the Tasmanian Governor, was appointed as the Commonwealth Administrator.
• Manchester City F.C. Closes Maine Road Stadium After 80 years, Manchester City Football Club closed its historic Maine Road stadium, marking the end of an era for the team and its fans.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from May. 11, 2003

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Beveren - Mouscron : 3 - 0
• Germinal - Bergen : 4 - 0
• Lokeren - Club Brugge : 2 - 5

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Bochum : 1 - 3
• Schalke 04 - Hannover : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Oberhausen : 2 - 0
• Burghausen - Freiburg : 1 - 2
• Ein Trier - Braunschweig : 0 - 1
• Karlsruhe - St Pauli : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Santander : 2 - 2
• Mallorca - Sociedad : 1 - 3
• Sevilla - Barcelona : 0 - 0
• Valencia - Villarreal : 1 - 2
• Vallecano - Betis : 1 - 1

May 11, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 131st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 2003 can also be written as 5/11/2003 in the US and as 11/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 2003 in May 2003 calendar

Famous people died on May 11, 2003:

• Noel Redding

  Bass guitarist who was a member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, playing a crucial role in the band's iconic sound during the late 1960s.

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Sean Paul - Get Busy
2. 50 Cent - In Da Club
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. 50 Cent - 21 Questions
5. Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. R Kelly - Ignition Remix
2. Tomcraft - Loneliness
3. Busted - You Said No
4. Big Brovaz - Favourite Things
5. Craig David featuring Sting - Rise And Fall

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
2. Sean Paul - Get Busy
3. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
4. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
5. Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo - Can't Let You Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 03:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 2003

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Someone born on May 11, 2003 is:

21 years 11 months old,

or 263 months and 21 days old,

or 1146 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8027 days old,

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

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

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