What happened on Thursday May 15, 2003?

Here's what happened on May 15, 2003:

• China's SARS Containment Measures China announces comprehensive measures to combat the SARS epidemic, including lifting the ban on foreign baby adoptions and implementing severe penalties, including potential execution, for knowingly spreading the disease.
• Nature Journal Warns of Global Overfishing Crisis A comprehensive scientific report published in Nature reveals a critical global marine ecosystem crisis, indicating that only 10% of marine fish populations remain compared to 1950 levels. The study highlights severe risks to species like sharks, Atlantic cod, and Pacific sardines, urging immediate conservation measures.
• USS Cole Bombing Prosecution United States federal prosecutors formally indict Jamal Ahmad Mohammad Al Badawi and Fahd Al-Quso in absentia for their alleged involvement in the USS Cole bombing in Yemen on October 12, 2000.
• Death of Rik Van Steenbergen, Belgian Cyclist Rik Van Steenbergen, a notable Belgian professional cyclist who was born in 1924, passed away on this date. Van Steenbergen was a prominent figure in mid-20th century cycling.
• Pana-Wave Laboratory's Apocalyptic Prediction Pana-Wave Laboratory, a Japanese cult, publicly announced a doomsday prediction involving an unknown planet that would allegedly cause mass human extinction.

Events in 2003

May 15, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 15, 2003

May 15, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 15, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $18.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.85
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.50

Exchange Rates on May 15, 2003:

• 1 USD = 116.61 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3817 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3245 CHF
• 1 EUR = 132.74 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7025 GBP

May 15, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2003 can also be written as 5/15/2003 in the US and as 15/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 2003 in May 2003 calendar

Famous people died on May 15, 2003:

• June Carter Cash

  Renowned American country music singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her work with Johnny Cash and her significant contributions...

• Rik Van Steenbergen
• Constantin Dăscălescu
• Bernardo Grosser

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Sean Paul - Get Busy
2. 50 Cent - 21 Questions
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. 50 Cent - In Da Club
5. Fabolous - Can't Let You Go

May 15, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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 15, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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 15, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 2003 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 05:54 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 15, 2003

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Someone born on May 15, 2003 is:

21 years 11 months old,

or 263 months and 17 days old,

or 1146 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8023 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2003?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 15, 2003.

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