Wednesday August 20, 2003: on this day

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

Here's what happened on August 20, 2003:

• War on terrorism - canal hotel - us officials comment terror group linked with al qaeda, ansar al-islam is emerging as a top suspect for the u.n. headquarters bombing in baghdad. it's part of the global war against terrorists that was declared on us september 11. it is clear that we have terrorists in iraq.
• A 4-week-old boy from nigeria, who was born to nigerian parents, is killed in a botched home circumcision performed by a friend of his parents in the republic of ireland. the garda siochana is looking for the man who did not have any medical qualifications.
• Re-opening of one of jerusalem's most sacred sites, the temple mount, which is also known as the "noble sanctuary" to muslims, has been a matter for controversy. mickey levey, jerusalem's police chief says that the decision was made before the latest suicide bombing. the grand mufti, sheikh ekrima sabi, condemns the decision. he claims that the waqf, a muslim authority responsible for the site's management, did not consent to the reopening. palestinians
• Six russian soldiers were killed in fighting in chechnya and eleven others were wounded in the conflict-ravaged region.
• Pauline hanson was the former leader of australia's anti-immigration one nation party. she is currently being sentenced to three years imprisonment for electoral fraud.
• Afghanistan: the afghan president hamid karzai's spokesperson says that the pakistan foreign minister khurshid malmud kasuri will visit kabul to discuss the taliban entering afghanistan through pakistan. afghanistan claims that many afghan soldiers have been killed by the pakistani-based taliban. [12]
• According to french undertakers, 10,000 french died in the heatwave of early august than in the first two weeks august 2002. it was previously suggested that it was closer to 3,000. president jacques chirac demandes reports from cabinet ministers about the crisis. meanwhile, la repubblica in italy suggests that 2000 people died more than usual due to the heatwave.
• W32.welchia.worm is a computer worm that infects computers all over the internet. some have called the virus "good", as it attempts to eliminate w32.blaster.worm. it then downloads the windows security update which stops w32.blaster.worm infections spreading to other computers. once the 2004 date is reached, it will automatically be deleted.
• Israeli-palestinian conflict: the palestinian prime minister mahmoud abubas breaks off negotiations with islamic militant groups hamas, islamic jihad, in response to the bombing of jerusalem. israel informs the public that it will respond with military strikes against bus bombers. [10] conflicting reports suggest that israel will delay the attack to see if the palestinian government takes action against terrorist organizations. [11]

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

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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Famous people born on August 20, 2003:

• Joshua Solomon

  He is an american child from a controversial and large family.

• Prince Gabriel of Belgium
• Harold Osorio
• Théo Pourchaire
• Luca Serio
• Gabriele del Belgio
• Rodrigo Sebastián Chagas Díaz
• Andre Brooks
• Hayley Faith Negrin

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

• Andrew Garfield

  Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

• Amy Adams

  Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

• Demi Lovato

  American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

• Fred Durst

  Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

• Misha Collins

  American actor and director.

• Ben Barnes

  Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

• James Marsters

  James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

• Gerald McRaney

  Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

• Ron Paul

  American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

• Joan Allen

  American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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

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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.

Famous people died on August 20, 2003:

• Leonidus Donskoy

  Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

• Carlo Zecchini
• John Uzo Ogbu
• Ian MacDonald
• Bruno Maffi
• Nermin Neftçi
• Andrew Ray

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

• Phyllis Diller

  American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

• Jerry Lewis

  American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

• Ilona Massey

  Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

• Ulla Jacobsson

  Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

• Ruhama Goldberg

  Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

• Aulora Smith

  Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

• Elmore Leonard

  Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

• Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

  First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

• Sircharles Sedley

  Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

• Otillia Lindemann

  Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

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Holidays on August 20, 2003:

• Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
• RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
• Estonia - Restoration Day
• Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
• Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar

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.

August 20, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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.

August 20, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
2. Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
3. Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
4. David Bisbal - Llorare Las Penas
5. La Oreja de Van Gogh - Puedes Contar Conmigo