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see horoscope and birth chart for July 21, 2003What happened on Monday, July 21, 2003?
About July 21st, 2003, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 21, 2003, Dr. Jong-wook Lee of South Korea was appointed as the new Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Lee succeeded Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and served as Director-General until his untimely death in 2006.
- Day of the week: July 21st, 2003 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Crazy In Love by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Crazy In Love by Beyonce
- Popular movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl directed by Gore Verbinski
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- July 21, 2003: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 21, 2003?
- July 21, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- July 21, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 21, 2003?
- Back in 2003
July 21, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 2003:
- New WHO Director-General appointed On July 21, 2003, Dr. Jong-wook Lee of South Korea was appointed as the new Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Lee succeeded Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and served as Director-General until his untimely death in 2006. source: who.int
- SCO vs IBM Linux lawsuit escalates In July 2003, the legal battle between SCO Group and IBM over Linux intellectual property rights intensified. SCO accused IBM of misappropriating its Unix code for Linux, leading to a series of lawsuits and counterclaims that had significant implications for the open-source community. source: cnet.com
- Kinzua Bridge tornado damage On July 21, 2003, a tornado struck the Kinzua Bridge in Pennsylvania, causing significant damage. The Kinzua Bridge, once the world's highest and longest railroad bridge, was severely damaged, leading to its closure and eventual reconstruction. source: nytimes.com
- Walter M. Jefferies Passes Away Walter M. 'Matt' Jefferies, renowned American film art director known for significant contributions to visual design in cinema, died at around 82 years old.
- Puerto Rico Mall Roof Collapse A serious incident occurred in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, where a roof collapse resulted in 25 people being seriously injured.
- Death of John Davies John Davies, long-serving president of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, passed away at approximately 65 years old.
July 21, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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July 21, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 21, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.80
- Apple AAPL: opens at $20.69
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.87
- General Electric GE: opens at $27.77
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.20
Exchange Rates on July 21, 2003:
- 1 USD = 118.56 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.4034 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3528 CHF
- 1 EUR = 134.38 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.7091 GBP
What day of the week was July 21, 2003?
July 21, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 202nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 2003 can also be written as 7/21/2003 in the US and as 21/7/2003 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 21, 2003:
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John DaviesEnglish-new zealand runner and coach (b. 1938).
July 21, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 21, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Lil' Kim - Magic Stick
- Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
July 21, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
- Fast Food Rockers - Fast Food Song
- Wayne Wonder - No Letting Go
- R Kelly - Ignition Remix
July 21, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce Featuring Jay Z, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
- Monica - So Gone
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
July 21, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 21, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 21, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 2003 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 02:44 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 2003.
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How old is someone born on July 21, 2003?
Someone born on July 21, 2003 is:
23 years and 18 days old,
or 276 months and 18 days old,
or 1202 weeks and 5 days old,
or 8419 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2003?
There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 21st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 21, 2003.
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Back in 2003
Why 2003 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 21, 2003, a 2003 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 21, 2003 includes New WHO Director-General appointed, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 21, 2003 included “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 21, 2003 included Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make July 21, 2003 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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