What happened on Wednesday August 20, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 20, 2003:

• Deadly European Heatwave of 2003 French authorities reported 10,000 heat-related deaths in early August, significantly higher than the previously estimated 3,000. President Jacques Chirac demanded reports from cabinet ministers. Similar impacts were noted in Italy, with an estimated 2,000 excess deaths.
• UN Headquarters Bombing in Baghdad During the War on Terrorism, US officials identified Ansar al-Islam, an al Qaeda-linked terror group, as the primary suspect in the UN Headquarters bombing in Baghdad, highlighting the ongoing global counterterrorism efforts following the September 11 attacks.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalation Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas terminated negotiations with Hamas and Islamic Jihad following a bombing in Jerusalem. Israel threatened military strikes against bus bombers, with conflicting reports suggesting potential delay to assess Palestinian government action.
• Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions over Taliban Afghan President Hamid Karzai's spokesperson announced that Pakistan's Foreign Minister would visit Kabul to discuss Taliban infiltration from Pakistan. Afghanistan accused Pakistan of allowing Taliban fighters to enter and kill Afghan soldiers.
• Controversial Reopening of Temple Mount The reopening of the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary in Jerusalem sparked significant tension. Jerusalem's police chief Mickey Levey defended the decision, while Grand Mufti Sheikh Ekrima Sabi condemned it, claiming the Waqf (Muslim management authority) did not consent.
• Russian Soldiers Killed in Chechnya Six Russian soldiers were killed and eleven wounded during ongoing conflict in the Chechnya region, underscoring the continued instability and violence in the area.
• Pauline Hanson Sentenced for Electoral Fraud Pauline Hanson, former leader of Australia's anti-immigration One Nation Party, was sentenced to three years imprisonment for electoral fraud, marking a significant moment in Australian political history.
• W32.Welchia.Worm: A Unique Computer Virus The W32.Welchia.Worm was a distinctive computer virus that attempted to eliminate another worm (W32.Blaster.Worm) and automatically download Windows security updates. It was programmed to self-delete after reaching the year 2004.
• Birth of Prince Gabriel of Belgium Prince Gabriel was born as the son of Philippe, Duke of Brabant, continuing the Belgian royal lineage.
• Fatal Home Circumcision in Ireland A tragic incident occurred where a 4-week-old Nigerian boy died during an unauthorized home circumcision performed by an unqualified individual in the Republic of Ireland. Local law enforcement, the Garda Siochana, launched an investigation to locate the person responsible.

Events in 2003

August 20, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 2003

August 20, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 20, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $20.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.00

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.02 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4024 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3875 CHF
• 1 EUR = 131.36 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6975 GBP

August 20, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2003 can also be written as 8/20/2003 in the US and as 20/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 2003:

• Prince Gabriel of Belgium
• Gabriele del Belgio

Famous people born in 2003

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 2003:

• Ian MacDonald
• Bruno Maffi

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
4. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
5. Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!

August 20, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
4. Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
5. Beyonce - Crazy In Love

August 20, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
2. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Chingy - Right Thurr

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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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 20, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2003 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 03:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 2003

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Someone born on August 20, 2003 is:

21 years 8 months old,

or 260 months and 3 days old,

or 1131 weeks

or 7917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2003?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2003.

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