Monday May 12, 2003: on this day

May 12, 2003 was the 132nd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 12, 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 May 12, 2003, who was born and died on May 12, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Busy by Sean Paul), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. New Scandinavian Cooking) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 2003?


May 12, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 2003 can also be written as 5/12/2003 in the US and as 12/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 2003:

  • Al qaeda carried out the riyadh bombings that killed 26 people.
  • Texas legislature is brought to a halt by 49 democratic legislators. they are involved in a dispute about a republican congressional redistricting program.
  • In an apparent suicide attack, a truck bomb explodes at the headquarters of the fsb in znamenskoye in chechnya. it kills 59 people and injures 200 others. official russian sources attribute the incident to chechen separatist rebels.
  • Rihab rashid taha is being held in custody. he is the alleged chief of iraqi biological weapons known as dr germampquot. because she has been out power for many years, she is not on the u.s. most-wanted iraqis list.
  • Clare short quits the uk cabinet. she claims that tony blair has reneged on his promises regarding the united nations' role in the future of iraq. the baroness amos is her successor as international development secretary and the uk's first black woman cabinet minister.
  • Jay leno is replaced by katie couric, co-host of 'the today show'. leno, who hosts ''the today show' alongside matt lauer, replaced couric.
  • Riyadh compound bombings: four car bombs explode simultaneously in riyadh (saudi arabia), at different western enclaves. at least 35 people were killed. officials in the united states and saudi arabia speculate that the bombs were created by al qaeda.
  • Rihab rashid taha is being held in custody as the alleged chief of iraqi biological weapons, also known as "dr germ". because she has been in power for many years, she is not on the u.s. most-wanted iraqis list.
  • The riyadh compound bombings in saudi arabia, carried out by al-qaeda, kill 39 people.

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

Stock market quotes on May 12, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.37
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $18.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.88
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.55

Exchange Rates on May 12, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 116.95 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3892 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.31 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 135.12 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7176 GBP

May 12, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Mainz : 4 - 3

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Ternana - Sampdoria : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Sp Lisbon - Leiria : 1 - 1
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May 12, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 04:19 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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Who was born on May 12, 2003?


Famous people born on May 12, 2003:

  • Issam Alnajjar
  • Malaki Branham
  • Lenar Fattachov
  • Ross McCausland
  • Madeleine McCann

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 10 months old,

or 250 months and 16 days old,

or 1089 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7626 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 May 12, 2003?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 12, 2003.

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May 12, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 2003:

  • Wynonia Carr

    Renowned jazz vocalist known for her soulful performances.

  • Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan

    French-pakistani diplomat, united nations high commissioner for refugees (d. 2003).

  • Guido Giannettini

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 2003:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 2003:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 2003:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Busy youtube
  2. - 21 Questions
  3. - Ignition
  4. - In Da Club
  5. - Can't Let You Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ignition Remix
  2. - Loneliness
  3. - You Said No
  4. - Favourite Things
  5. - Rise And Fall

May 12, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 21 Questions
  2. - Can't Let You Go
  3. - I Know What You Want
  4. - Get Busy youtube
  5. - Beautiful

May 12, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 12, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Una Vez Mas
  4. - Para Que La Vida
  5. - Clavame Tu Amor

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May 12, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 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

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

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Release year: 2003

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron

Country: United States of America

Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley

Country: United States of America

May 12, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:

New Scandinavian Cooking

New Scandinavian Cooking

Release year: 2003

Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen

Country: Norway

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2003

Directed by: David Bowers

My Dad's the Prime Minister

My Dad's the Prime Minister

Release year: 2003

The Brendan Leonard Show

The Brendan Leonard Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: Cathy Leonard, Margarita Leonard, Jack Leonard, Mike Leonard

Country: United States of America

May 12, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Jarhead by Anthony Swofford

Jarhead

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Anthony Swofford's New York Times bestseller chronicle on military life weaves together his war experiences with vivid descriptions of boot camp and reflections about the mythos surrounding the marines.

Villa Incognito by Tom Robbins

Villa Incognito

By:

Imagine American MIAs, who chose to go missing following the Vietnam War. Imagine four generations of attractive, strong women sharing a mysterious connection with an unknown man.

The Crisis Of Islam by Bernard Lewis

The Crisis Of Islam

By:

His first book, What Went Wrong? Bernard Lewis explores the historical roots and expressions of the angers that still dominate the Islamic world.

The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson

The Devil In The White City

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Erik Larson, #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, interweaves the true story of the 1893 World's Fair with the tale of the serial killer who used the fair as a lure to his victims

May 12, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Black Mirror

The Black Mirror

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure; horror

Publisher: NA The Adventure Company; CZE Future Games; UK GMX Media

Conspiracies

Conspiracies

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure, Interactive movie

Publisher: NA Got Game Entertainment; EU GMX Media

Casino, Inc.

Casino, Inc.

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: Konami

Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Platform: Xbox, GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Kemco Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment DC Comics

1893: A World's Fair Mystery

1893: A World's Fair Mystery

Platform: TADS

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Self published

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Who was the US President on May 12, 2003?

On May 12, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2003?

On May 12, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 2003?

On May 12, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

Find out more about May 12th

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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 May 2003?

May 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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