What happened on Sunday December 14, 2003?

Here's what happened on December 14, 2003:

• Saddam Hussein Captured Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was captured near his hometown of Tikrit during Operation Red Dawn by US military forces. This significant event marked a pivotal moment in the Iraq War, symbolizing the fall of his regime and a major turning point in the US-led intervention.
• Bush Announces Saddam's Capture US President George W. Bush addressed the nation, announcing the capture of Saddam Hussein and declaring that he would face justice for his crimes against the Iraqi people.
• Musharraf Assassination Attempt Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, highlighting the volatile political climate and security challenges in Pakistan during this period.
• Car Bombing in Iraq A devastating car bomb exploded at the Khaldiyah police station, located 60km west of Baghdad, resulting in at least 17 fatalities and 30 injuries, underscoring the ongoing violence in post-Saddam Iraq.
• La Fenice Opera House Reopens The historic La Fenice opera house in Venice, Italy, was reopened after being rebuilt following a destructive arson in 1996. The reconstruction, which cost approximately €90 million, symbolized cultural resilience and restoration.
• Jason White Wins Heisman Trophy Jason White, quarterback for the University of Oklahoma Sooners, was awarded the prestigious Heisman Trophy, recognizing him as the best college football player for that year.
• Blas Ople Passes Away Blas Ople, a prominent Filipino foreign minister who played a significant role in Philippine politics, passed away at the age of 76.
• Jeanne Crain Dies Jeanne Crain, a notable American actress from Hollywood's golden era, passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of memorable film performances.
• Strom Thurmond Paternity Claim A 78-year-old African-American woman from Los Angeles claimed to be the illegitimate child of the late U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond, bringing attention to complex racial and personal histories.

Events in 2003

December 14, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 2003

December 14, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ancona - Lazio : 0 - 1
• Bologna - Inter : 0 - 2
• Brescia - Empoli : 2 - 0
• Juventus - Parma : 4 - 0
• Reggina - Chievo : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 2
• Lokeren - Gent : 1 - 1
• Westerlo - Genk : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• M'gladbach - Dortmund : 2 - 1
• Wolfsburg - Hannover : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Burghausen - Ein Trier : 1 - 1
• Cottbus - Unterhaching : 3 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Lubeck : 0 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Union Berlin : 2 - 1
• Mainz - Regensburg : 1 - 1

December 14, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 348th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 2003 can also be written as 12/14/2003 in the US and as 14/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

Famous people died on December 14, 2003:

• Jeanne Crain

  Jeanne Crain was a prominent Hollywood actress of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her wholesome image and Oscar-nominated performance in...

• Blas Ople

  Prominent Filipino journalist and politician who served as the 21st President of the Senate of the Philippines.

• Frank Sheeran

  American labor union official (born in 1920).

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 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 14, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 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 14, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 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 14th 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 14, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 11:58 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 14, 2003

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Someone born on December 14, 2003 is:

21 years 4 months old,

or 256 months and 9 days old,

or 1114 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7801 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 14, 2003.

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