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Thursday August 21, 2003: on this day
August 21, 2003 was the 233rd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 21, 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 August 21, 2003, who was born and died on August 21, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy In Love by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Wild Card) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 2003?
- August 21, 2003: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 2003?
- August 21, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 2003?
What day of the week was August 21, 2003?
August 21, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 2003 can also be written as 8/21/2003 in the US and as 21/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 2003:
- Occupation in iraq: according to reports, general ali hassan al-majid (chemical ali), was captured in iraq. he was previously reported to be dead. august 21082003133538.asp
- Israeli-palestinian conflict. israel kills hamas' senior official ismail abu shanab by a missile attack in gaza strip. it also sent tanks into west bank towns of nablus and jenin to respond to the suicide bombing of a jerusalem bus. the terrorist bomber's house is destroyed by troops in hebron. the militants demand that mahmoud abbas (palestinian prime minister) leave their control.
- Canadian transport minister david collenette announced that montreal-pierre elliott trudeau international airport would be renamed in september to honour pierre trudeau, former prime minister. [10]
August 21, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 21, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.98
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.03
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.65
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.70
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.39
Exchange Rates on August 21, 2003:
- 1 USD = 117.74 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.4075 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4125 CHF
- 1 EUR = 128.62 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6921 GBP
August 21, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 21, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 2003 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:05 am and setting at 04:35 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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Who was born on August 21, 2003?
Famous people born on August 21, 2003:
- Youssef Amyn
- Facundo Bernal
- Adrián Huertas
- Alex Scott
- Eisen Duno
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 7 months old,
or 247 months and 29 days old,
or 1078 weeks and 1 day old,
or 7547 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 August 21, 2003?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2003.
August 21, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 2003:
- John Coplans
British artist (b. 1920).
- Wesley Willis
American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (wesley willis fiasco), (d. 2003).
- Kathy Wilkes
English philosopher and aid worker (born 1946).
- Stefano Francescon
- Renato Grilli
- Carlo Laurenzi
- Vasilij Borisov
- Alberto González
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 2003:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 2003:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 21, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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:
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
- Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
August 21, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 21, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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:
- Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
- Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
- Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
August 21, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 21, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 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:
- Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
- Chingy - Right Thurr
August 21, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 21, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 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:
- Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
- Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
- Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
- David Bisbal - Llorare Las Penas
- La Oreja de Van Gogh - Puedes Contar Conmigo
August 21, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bourne Identity
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Country: United States of America
21 Grams
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Starring: Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Naomi Watts, Danny Huston
Country: United States of America
Matchstick Men
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman, Sam Rockwell, Bruce Altman
Country: United States of America
The Dreamers
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Michael Pitt, Louis Garrel, Eva Green, Anna Chancellor
Country: United States of America
About Schmidt
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Country: United States of America
August 21, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:
Wild Card
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Simon West
Deal or No Deal
Release year: 2003
Alienated
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Brian Ackley
Saaya
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Monster House
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Gil Kenan
August 21, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Devil Wears Prada
By: Lauren Weisberger
This delightfully savage novel is about the most difficult boss in history. It was also the basis of the major motion picture with Anne Hathaway & Meryl Streep.
Blindside
By: Catherine Coulter
Following a string of kidnapping attempts, Savich and Sherlock, along with FBI agent Miles Kettering (whose six-year old son was one of those victims), trace leads to a charismatic team of evangelists. This situation is complicated by Savich's infatuation.
Charlie Wilson'S War
By: George Crile
Although it is well-known that the U.S. supported the Afghans against the Soviet Union in war, this operation was a covert operation that may have been the largest and most dangerous.
Exit Wounds
By: J. A. Jance
A small area of the Southwest has been ravaged by extreme desert heat. One body is found dead in an unoccupied trailer. It is surrounded by 17 others.
Street Dreams
By: Faye Kellerman
A neglected baby. Missing mother. But Innocence does have a fighting chance. Cindy Decker, LAPD Officer, rescues a baby from an alley dumpster while on routine patrol.
August 21, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ed, Edd n Eddy: Jawbreakers!
Duel Masters
APEX
Drake of the 99 Dragons
Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue
Who was the US President on August 21, 2003?
On August 21, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2003?
On August 21, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 2003?
On August 21, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. 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 August 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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 August 2003?
August 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
