What happened on Tuesday August 12, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 12, 2003:

• Foiled Plot to Attack Air Force One A BBC exclusive report revealed a thwarted terrorist plot to down Air Force One using an Igla surface-to-air missile. The investigation involved cooperation between the United States, Russia, and United Kingdom, with an FBI agent successfully infiltrating the plot by posing as an Islamic extremist and meeting with the British arms dealer who supplied the missile in St. Petersburg.
• Liberian President Charles Taylor Resigns and Goes into Exile Liberian President Charles Taylor stepped down from power, surrendering his presidency to Vice President Moses Blah and subsequently flying into exile in Nigeria, marking a significant moment in Liberian political history.
• Israel-Palestine Conflict: Suicide Bombings and Retaliation Two Israelis were killed and several injured in suicide bombings carried out by Palestinian terrorists in Rosh-Haayin. The attacks were claimed by Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) retaliated by destroying the Nablus house of the bomber.
• US Troops Deployment in Iraq According to the commander of United States forces, troops deployed in Iraq can expect to serve a minimum of one year, indicating a prolonged military commitment.
• Serbia Challenges UN Control of Kosovo Serbian officials expressed their intention to retake control of Kosovo, criticizing the United Nations for failing to restore the rule of law in the region, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Balkan region.
• Microsoft to Appeal Eolas Patent Verdict Microsoft announced its intention to appeal a Chicago federal jury's verdict confirming that Internet Explorer violated Intellectual Property rights held by Eolas Technologies, related to Patent US5838906.
• Bush Nominates Michael O. Leavitt to EPA President George W. Bush nominated Michael O. Leavitt, former chairman of the National Governors Association and governor of Utah, to be the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Viking Warrior Remains Discovered in Dublin Archaeological excavation at a building site in Dublin uncovered the remains of a Viking warrior who was stabbed to death during a raid on the Dubhlinn monastery in the 9th century. The dagger was still attached to his remains, and the archaeological dig is expected to continue for six more months.
• Lissadell Estate Sold Sir Jocelyn Gore-Booth announced the sale of the historic Lissadell estate in County Sligo, Ireland, which was the childhood home of Constance Gore-Booth (Constance Markievicz) and had strong associations with poet W.B. Yeats. Critics denounced the Irish government's failure to purchase the estate. Rock star Bono had previously expressed interest in the property.
• Rev. Peter Short Elected Moderator of The United Church of Canada The Rev. Peter Short was elected Moderator of The United Church of Canada, Canada's largest Protestant denomination, during a meeting in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

Events in 2003

August 12, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 2003

August 12, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.76
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.32
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.45

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.47 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3816 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3657 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.98 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7043 GBP

August 12, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2003 can also be written as 8/12/2003 in the US and as 12/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

August 12, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 07:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 2003

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Someone born on August 12, 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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