What happened on Thursday July 17, 2003?

Here's what happened on July 17, 2003:

• Canada Advances Same-Sex Marriage Legislation The Canadian federal government released a draft bill to extend marriage rights to gay couples, simultaneously protecting clergy's right to refuse performing marriages that conflict with their religious beliefs. The government planned to seek a Supreme Court reference to ensure the bill's legal standing.
• Death of David Kelly, UN Weapons Inspector David Kelly, a prominent Welsh UN weapons inspector, passed away on July 17, 2003. His death was a significant event related to the controversial investigations surrounding Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction prior to the 2003 Iraq War.
• India Refuses US Request for Iraq Invasion Support India declined the United States' request to send an invasion force to Iraq. The US Envoy assured that this refusal would not negatively impact Indo-US diplomatic relations, demonstrating diplomatic flexibility during the Iraq War period.
• Passing of Rosalyn Tureck, Renowned Musician Rosalyn Tureck, an esteemed American pianist and harpsichordist known for her exceptional interpretations of Bach, died on July 17, 2003. She was a pioneering classical musician who significantly influenced keyboard performance and musicology.
• Uniting Church of Australia Approves LGBTQ+ Clergy The Uniting Church of Australia made a progressive decision to approve homosexual clergy, signaling a significant step towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity within religious institutions.
• Pat Robertson's Supreme Court Prayer Campaign Pat Robertson, an evangelical leader and former US Presidential candidate, launched 'Operation Supreme Court Liberty', a prayer initiative calling on Americans to pray for the retirement of at least three Supreme Court Justices. His goal was to enable the appointment of conservative justices who would challenge rulings on church-state separation and social issues.
• Diplomatic Tension: Sean O Muireagain's Arrest by Israel A diplomatic incident occurred involving Sean O Muireagain, a Belfast journalist, who was arrested by Israeli authorities and accused of being a Real IRA activist. O Muireagain strongly denied these claims, and Ireland condemned Israel's actions. The incident highlighted tensions between international law enforcement and journalistic freedoms.

Events in 2003

July 17, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 2003

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

Stock market quotes on July 17, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.92
• Apple AAPL: opens at $20.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.14
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.70

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.78 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3951 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3696 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.12 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.702 GBP

July 17, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2003 can also be written as 7/17/2003 in the US and as 17/7/2003 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 2003 in July 2003 calendar

Famous people died on July 17, 2003:

• Walter Zapp

  Walter Zapp was a Latvian-Estonian inventor famous for creating the Minox, a pioneering subminiature camera that became iconic in espionage...

• Rosalyn Tureck

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on July 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Lil' Kim - Magic Stick
3. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
4. Chingy - Right Thurr
5. matchbox twenty - Unwell

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
3. Fast Food Rockers - Fast Food Song
4. Wayne Wonder - No Letting Go
5. R Kelly - Ignition Remix

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2003 was So Gone by Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Monica - So Gone
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
3. Chingy - Right Thurr
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 10:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 2003

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Someone born on July 17, 2003 is:

21 years 9 months old,

or 261 months and 27 days old,

or 1138 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7972 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2003?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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