What happened on Monday January 20, 2003?

Here's what happened on January 20, 2003:

• British Military Deployment for Potential Iraq Invasion British Defense Secretary Geoff Hoon announced a substantial military deployment to Kuwait, signaling preparation for potential military intervention. The deployment included 26,000 troops and 120 tanks, supplementing the 5,000 troops already stationed in the region, which was a clear indication of escalating tensions in the lead-up to the Iraq War.
• UN Security Council Meeting on International Terrorism Foreign Ministers from 13 of the 15 UN Security Council members convened to discuss international terrorism. A key focus was Sheikh Muhammed Ali Hassan al-Mouyad, reportedly a significant terrorist fund-raiser. The United States Justice Department expressed intent to seek his extradition, highlighting international cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
• Finsbury Park Mosque Raid by British Police British law enforcement conducted a significant counter-terrorism operation at the Finsbury Park mosque in London, England. During the raid, seven men were arrested, and authorities discovered potentially dangerous items including a replica firearm, tear gas, and a stun gun. This operation was part of a broader investigation targeting potential terrorist activities and connections.
• Death of Bill Werbeniuk, Canadian Snooker Player Bill Werbeniuk, a notable Canadian professional snooker player who was known for his significant contributions to the sport, passed away. Born in 1947, Werbeniuk was recognized for his unique playing style and memorable career in international snooker competitions.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 2003

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

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2003:

• 1 USD = 117.92 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5357 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3678 CHF
• 1 EUR = 126.12 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.664 GBP

January 20, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ancona - Livorno : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Gil Vicente - Nacional : 2 - 0

January 20, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 20th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2003 can also be written as 1/20/2003 in the US and as 20/1/2003 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2003 in January 2003 calendar

Famous people died on January 20, 2003:

• Al Hirschfeld

  Renowned caricaturist known for his distinctive black and white line drawings of celebrities, capturing the essence of performing arts and...

• Nedra Volz

  American character actress known for her comedic roles in television and film during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on January 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2003 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. B2K - Bump, Bump, Bump
3. Nelly - Air Force Ones
4. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
5. Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 2003 was Sound Of The Underground by Girls Aloud, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground
2. Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
3. Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
4. David Sneddon - Stop Living The Lie

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2003 was Miss You by Aaliyah, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Aaliyah - Miss You
2. B2K & P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
5. Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:32 pm and setting at 09:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 18, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 2003

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Someone born on January 20, 2003 is:

22 years 3 months old,

or 267 months and 3 days old,

or 1161 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8129 days old,

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

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

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