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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 2003What happened on Tuesday, December 16, 2003?
About December 16th, 2003, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 16, 2003, the FDA recommended that the morning-after pill be made available over-the-counter. This decision was significant in the context of reproductive health and access to emergency contraception. The recommendation aimed to improve access for women seeking to prevent unintended pregnancies.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 2003 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Hey Ya! by OutKast
- #1 UK song: Leave Right Now by Will Young
- Popular movie: The Last Samurai directed by Edward Zwick
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- December 16, 2003: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 16, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 2003?
- December 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 2003?
- Back in 2003
December 16, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 2003:
- FDA recommends morning-after pill over-the-counter On December 16, 2003, the FDA recommended that the morning-after pill be made available over-the-counter. This decision was significant in the context of reproductive health and access to emergency contraception. The recommendation aimed to improve access for women seeking to prevent unintended pregnancies. source: fda.gov
- CAN-SPAM Act signed into law The CAN-SPAM Act was signed into law on December 16, 2003, establishing regulations for commercial email. This legislation aimed to reduce spam and protect consumers from unwanted electronic communications. It set forth requirements for senders and provided recipients with the right to opt-out of future emails. source: ftc.gov
- Space Adventures announces space tourism missions On December 16, 2003, Space Adventures announced plans for upcoming space tourism missions. This marked a significant step in commercial space travel, allowing private individuals the opportunity to experience spaceflight. The announcement generated excitement about the future of space tourism. source: bbc.com
- Michael Jackson Prosecution Announcement A Santa Barbara, California prosecutor announced plans to bring charges against pop star Michael Jackson on December 18 or 19, marking a significant moment in the high-profile legal case.
- Deadly Militia Conflict in Somalia A violent confrontation between rival militias in Somalia resulted in 31 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing instability and conflict in the region.
- UK Announces Airport Runway Expansion The United Kingdom government revealed plans to construct a new runway at Stansted Airport and a short-haul runway at Heathrow Airport, sparking significant environmental concerns and protests from ecological groups.
- Death of Gary Stewart, Country Music Singer Gary Stewart, an influential American country music singer and songwriter, died by suicide at the age of 58. Known for his emotional and raw musical style, Stewart was a significant figure in the country music scene of the 1970s and 1980s.
- Robert Stanfield, Nova Scotia Political Leader Robert Stanfield, a prominent Canadian politician who served as Premier of Nova Scotia, passed away at the age of 89. He was a significant figure in Canadian provincial politics during the mid-20th century.
- Miguel Tejada Signs Record Contract with Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball player Miguel Tejada signed a groundbreaking six-year, $72 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, marking the largest deal in the franchise's history at that time.
December 16, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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December 16, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 16, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.95
- Apple AAPL: opens at $20.19
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.83
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.42
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.11
Exchange Rates on December 16, 2003:
- 1 USD = 107.51 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3259 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2595 CHF
- 1 EUR = 132.53 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.7025 GBP
December 16, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Ein Frankfurt - Hamburg : 2 - 3
- FC Koln - Hertha : 3 - 0
- Freiburg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 6
- Werder Bremen - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Duisburg - Bielefeld : 0 - 2
- Nurnberg - Ahlen : 2 - 0
- Osnabruck - Oberhausen : 0 - 2
What day of the week was December 16, 2003?
December 16, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 350th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 2003 can also be written as 12/16/2003 in the US and as 16/12/2003 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 2003:
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Gary StewartAmerican singer-songwriter (d. 2003).
December 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- OutKast - Hey Ya!
- OutKast - The Way You Move
- Ludacris - Stand Up
- Kelis - Milkshake
- 3 Doors Down - Here Without You
December 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Will Young - Leave Right Now
- Shane Richie - I'm Your Man
- Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne - Changes
- The Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
- Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules - Mad World
December 16, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 2003 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
- R. Kelly - Step In The Name Of Love
- Jagged Edge - Walked Outta Heaven
- OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move
- YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon - Damn!
December 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 16, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 birthDecember 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 2003 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:04 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 2004.
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How old is someone born on December 16, 2003?
Someone born on December 16, 2003 is:
22 years 7 months old,
or 271 months and 20 days old,
or 1181 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8268 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 December 16, 2003?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 2003.
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Why 2003 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 16, 2003, a 2003 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 16, 2003 includes FDA recommends morning-after pill over-the-counter, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 16, 2003 included “Hey Ya!” by OutKast, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 16, 2003 included The Last Samurai, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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