Thursday April 17, 2003: on this day

April 17, 2003 was the 107th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 2003, who was born and died on April 17, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. In Da Club by 50 Cent), 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 April 17th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2003?


April 17, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2003 can also be written as 4/17/2003 in the US and as 17/4/2003 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2003 in April 2003 calendar

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April 17, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2003:

  • 2003 invasion of iraq
  • John howard, the australian prime minister, announces that all australian forces involved in operation falconer will be completely withdrawn by june.
  • A contract is awarded to the bechtel corporation for the reconstruction of key infrastructures, including water supply and electricity systems.
  • U.s. forces capture barzan ibrahim al-tikriti (the second hussein half-brother captured this week).
  • Save the children announced that u.s. forces are preventing their plane from landing in arbil (iraq) to deliver emergency food kits and medical supplies. u.s. officials claim that the area isn't yet safe. however, the united nations has declared arbil as "safe and secure".
  • Martin sullivan and gary vikan of the u.s. presidential advisory committee on cultural property announced their resignations to protest the us' failure to stop looting the iraqi national museum.
  • Sir john stevens releases the stevens report. it states that many innocent people were murdered in northern ireland by police and other security agencies in the 1970s, 1980s.
  • Michael jordan played for the washington wizards and retired as a professional basketball player.
  • Anneli jäätteenmäki takes office as the first female prime minister of finland.

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April 17, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 17, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.47
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $13.20
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.77
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.84
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.89

Exchange Rates on April 17, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 119.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.4513 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3797 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 130.15 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6926 GBP

April 17, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Lubeck - Ahlen : 4 - 1
  • Mannheim - Karlsruhe : 0 - 2
  • St Pauli - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
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April 17, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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April 17, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 07:25 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 April 17, 2003?


Famous people born on April 17, 2003:

  • Brynn Cartelli

    Brynn cartelli is a musician known for winning the 14th season of the voice in 2018, making her the youngest winner in the show's history.

  • Blake Deming

    Family member.

  • Jean N'Guessan
  • Marie Schreiber
  • Cydnie Timmermann
  • Elettra Neroni
  • Bradley Fink

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years and 8 days old,

or 252 months and 8 days old,

or 1097 weeks

or 7679 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 2003?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 2003.

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April 17, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2003:

  • Yiannis Latsis

    Greek shipping tycoon (born in 1910).

  • Earl King

    American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (d. 2003).

  • Robert Atkins

    American physician and cardiologist, created the atkins diet (b. 1930).

  • John Paul Getty

    Jr.

  • H. B. Bailey

    American race car driver (b. 1936).

  • Frank Donovan
  • Kōji Kondō
  • Giuseppe Fiori
  • Grazia Gresi
  • Ronnie Shanklin
  • Jean-Pierre Dogliani
  • Joseph Schell

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Axiel Márquez

    Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

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April 17, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2003:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2003:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - In Da Club
  2. - Ignition
  3. - Get Busy youtube
  4. - When I'm Gone
  5. - Miss You

April 17, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Make Luv
  2. - Spirit In The Sky
  3. - In Da Club
  4. - Move Your Feet
  5. - Scandalous

April 17, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2003 was Excuse Me Miss by JAY-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Excuse Me Miss
  2. - In Da Club
  3. - Beautiful
  4. - Get Busy youtube
  5. - 21 Questions

April 17, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Una Vez Mas
  4. - Alucinado
  5. - Mi Soldado

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April 17, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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

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

Solaris

Solaris

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

April 17, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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

Family Business

Family Business

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Barbapapa autour du monde

Barbapapa autour du monde

Release year: 2003

April 17, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Of Paradise And Power by Robert Kagan

Of Paradise And Power

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This concise, but incisive book is essential reading at a time when the relations between America and Europe are at an all-time low since World War II.

Dating Game by Danielle Steel

Dating Game

By:

Danielle Steel's 57th bestseller is a brilliant account of the roller-coaster ride that is dating second time around. It also tells a compelling story about the unexpected encounters one woman has.

Birthright by Nora Roberts

Birthright

By:

From beloved author Nora Roberts comes the #1 New York Times bestseller about shattering loss and shocking discovery--set in a small town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains...When five-thousand-year-old human bones are found at a construction site in the small …

Children Of The Storm by Elizabeth Peters

Children Of The Storm

By:

Although the Great War is over, evil casts a long shadow on a land still ravaged by violence. One woman, an archaeologist and adventurer with brilliant minds, must now face her destiny.

Dark Star Safari by Paul Theroux

Dark Star Safari

By:

Dark Star Safari is the story of Paul Theroux, an endearingly charming, intelligent, and observant African explorer. He takes readers along the lengths of Africa by rattletrap bus and dugout canoe, cattle trucks, armed convoys, ferry, train, and ferry.

April 17, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Sci-Fi

Publisher: Universal Interactive

Celebrity Deathmatch

Celebrity Deathmatch

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Gotham Games

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Jawbreakers!

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Jawbreakers!

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Cartoon Network Interactive

America's 10 Most Wanted

America's 10 Most Wanted

Platform: PlayStation 2, PC

Genre: Action, First Person Shooter

Publisher: NA Encore Software; EU Play It!

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox OS X AmigaOS 4

Genre: First-person shooter, third-person shooter

Publisher: NA LucasArts; EU Activision; JP CyberFront (PC); JP Microsoft (Xbox); WW Aspyr (Mac)

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2003?

On April 17, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2003?

On April 17, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2003?

On April 17, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 2003?

April 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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