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About August 16th, 2003, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 16, 2003, the effects of the Northeast blackout continued to impact parts of North America. While power restoration efforts were ongoing, some regions remained without electricity, affecting daily life and economic activities.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 2003 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Crazy In Love by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul
- Popular movie: The Last Samurai directed by Edward Zwick
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- August 16, 2003: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 16, 2003?
- August 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 2003?
- Back in 2003
August 16, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 2003:
- Northeast North America power blackout On August 16, 2003, the effects of the Northeast blackout continued to impact parts of North America. While power restoration efforts were ongoing, some regions remained without electricity, affecting daily life and economic activities. source: nytimes.com
- Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United debut On August 16, 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Manchester United in a match against Bolton Wanderers. His performance marked the beginning of his successful career in the English Premier League. source: bbc.com
- Death of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin On August 16, 2003, former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin died in exile in Saudi Arabia. Amin's rule from 1971 to 1979 was marked by human rights abuses and economic mismanagement. source: britannica.com
- Bill Janklow Fatal Car Accident U.S. Representative Bill Janklow from South Dakota was involved in a fatal car accident, hitting and killing a motorcyclist at a rural intersection near Trent, South Dakota. This incident would lead to his conviction for manslaughter and subsequent resignation from Congress.
- New Zealand Wins Tri Nations Rugby Series The New Zealand national rugby team (All Blacks) defeated Australia 21-17 at Eden Park, Auckland, winning their 5th Tri Nations Rugby Series with an undefeated 4-0 record and reclaiming the Bledisloe Cup.
- Okanagan Mountain Park Fire A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened Kelowna, the largest city in British Columbia's interior, causing significant concern for local residents and authorities.
- Multiple Shootings in Kanawha County The Kanawha County Sheriff's office reported four connected shootings resulting in one death, with the perpetrator(s) remaining at large. The incident drew comparisons to the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks.
- Fatal Elevator Accident in Houston Hospital Dr. Hitoshi Nikiaidoh, a 35-year-old surgical resident, was tragically killed in an elevator accident at a Houston hospital.
August 16, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 16, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Antwerp - Westerlo : 2 - 1
- Beveren - St Truiden : 1 - 4
- Genk - Charleroi : 2 - 0
- Gent - Anderlecht : 1 - 3
- Louvieroise - Heusden Zolder : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Bochum : 2 - 0
- Dortmund - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
- Hansa Rostock - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 0
- Hertha - Freiburg : 0 - 0
- Kaiserslautern - Werder Bremen : 0 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Angers - Sedan : 0 - 0
- Chateauroux - Nancy : 0 - 0
- Clermont - Troyes : 0 - 0
- Grenoble - Rouen : 0 - 0
- Gueugnon - Amiens : 0 - 1
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Nantes : 1 - 3
- Auxerre - Strasbourg : 3 - 2
- Guingamp - Bordeaux : 1 - 3
- Le Mans - Nice : 1 - 1
- Metz - Paris SG : 0 - 1
What day of the week was August 16, 2003?
August 16, 2003 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 2003 can also be written as 8/16/2003 in the US and as 16/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 2003:
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August 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
August 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
- Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
- Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
August 16, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
August 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 2003 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 11:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.
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How old is someone born on August 16, 2003?
Someone born on August 16, 2003 is:
22 years 11 months old,
or 275 months and 19 days old,
or 1198 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8389 days old,
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Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2003?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 2003.
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Why 2003 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 16, 2003, a 2003 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 16, 2003 includes Northeast North America power blackout, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 16, 2003 included “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 16, 2003 included The Last Samurai, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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