Tuesday October 21, 2003: on this day

October 21, 2003 was the 294th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 21, 2003, who was born and died on October 21, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Boy by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 2003?


October 21, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 294th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 2003 can also be written as 10/21/2003 in the US and as 21/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

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October 21, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 2003:

  • Photographs of dwarf planet eris were taken by chad trujillo and michael e. brown. they are used to document its discovery by david l. rabinowitz and david l. rabinowitz.
  • War on terrorism - us officials claim that khalid sheikh mohammed killed daniel pearl, a wall street journal reporter.
  • North sea: scientists demand a complete ban on cod fishing in the north sea, to allow stocks to recover after near extinction.
  • Elliott smith, a musician, was possibly killed or committed suicide when he was 34.
  • Afghanistan: un forces commander in afghanistan warns kabul security could be at risk if there is no security in afghanistan's rural areas.
  • Occupation in iraq: human rights watch (hrw), accuses the us of using excessive force against civilians living in iraq.
  • Iran's supreme council has agreed to follow the international atomic energy agency's guidelines, permit inspections of its nuclear facilities and suspend its uranium enrichment programme.
  • Africa: there have been reports of outbreaks of locusts in mauritania and niger, and they could spread to other parts of north africa.
  • Northern ireland: the british government has confirmed that the elections for the devolved administration of the region will take place on november 26th. this is part of a series of steps to finalize the good friday agreement. provisional ira announces a new act of weapon decommissioning. sinn fein leader gerry adams declares ampquotthe end to physical force republicanismampquot. over the course of the day, statements from all major parties are expected.
  • Ecuador - in lago agrio, chevrontexaco, a us oil company is being charged with polluting an area of the amazon rainforest that was once pristine. lawyers for the plaintiffs have set a price on cleaning up and providing medical care to the area's residents. [15]
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: un general assembly approves resolution requiring israel to remove the security fence in west bank. the resolution is passed by an overwhelming majority of 4 to 144 with the us voting against it. [12][13]
  • Newfoundland and labrador general election 2003: the tories of danny williams defeat premier roger grimes' incumbent liberals. they take more than two-thirds of all seats in the house of assembly. [14]

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October 21, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 21, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.63
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $23.31
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.35
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.25

Exchange Rates on October 21, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 109.55 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3177 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3301 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 127.63 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6966 GBP

October 21, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crewe - Preston : 2 - 1
  • Crystal Palace - Ipswich : 3 - 4
  • Norwich - Derby : 2 - 1
  • Reading - Walsall : 0 - 1
  • Sunderland - Rotherham : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Rushden & D : 2 - 3
  • Bournemouth - Luton : 6 - 3
  • Brentford - Brighton : 4 - 0
  • Chesterfield - Hartlepool : 1 - 2
  • Grimsby - Notts County : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Leyton Orient : 1 - 1
  • Bury - Hull : 0 - 0
  • Carlisle - Scunthorpe : 1 - 4
  • Cheltenham - Darlington : 2 - 1
  • Doncaster - Rochdale : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Fulham - Newcastle : 2 - 3
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October 21, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 21, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 21, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 04:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 2003.

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Who was born on October 21, 2003?


Famous people born on October 21, 2003:

  • Gaia Girace
  • Matic Garbajs

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 5 months old,

or 245 months and 7 days old,

or 1066 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7464 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 21, 2003?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 21, 2003.

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October 21, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 2003:

  • Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith was a talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and haunting melodies.

  • Louise Day Hicks

    American politician (b. 1916).

  • Luis A. Ferré

    Puerto rican engineer and politician, 3rd governor of puerto rico (b. 1904).

  • Tomáš Pospíchal
  • Fred Berry
  • Steven Paul «Elliott» Smith
  • Jean Hélène (Christian Baldensperger
  • Pierre Riboulet
  • Arturo Warman

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Isabelle Eberhardt

    A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st

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October 21, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 2003:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 21, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Get Low
  3. - Shake Ya Tailfeather
  4. - Stand Up
  5. - Damn!

October 21, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 21, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Where Is The Love?
  2. - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
  3. - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
  4. - Superstar
  5. - White Flag

October 21, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 21, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Stand Up
  3. - Damn!
  4. - Rain On Me
  5. - Get Low

October 21, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 21, 2003 was Te Necesito by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 21, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 21, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Necesito
  2. - Hoy
  3. - Antes
  4. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  5. - Nomas Por Tu Culpa

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October 21, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 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

The Bourne Identity

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen

Country: United States of America

About Schmidt

About Schmidt

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Phone Booth

Phone Booth

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley

Country: United States of America

Solaris

Solaris

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

October 21, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

Peep Show

Peep Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt King, Olivia Colman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Arrested Development

Arrested Development

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera

Country: United States of America

Star Wars: Clone Wars

Star Wars: Clone Wars

Release year: 2003

Country: United States of America

October 21, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lord John And The Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon

Lord John And The Private Matter

By:

1757 is the year. Lord John Grey, his mind in turmoil, emerges from London’s Beefsteak Club on a clear morning in June.

The Teeth Of The Tiger by Tom Clancy

The Teeth Of The Tiger

By:

Mohammed, a man from Vienna, is about to make a deal with a Colombian. Mohammed has strong connections to sympathizers and agents in Europe and the Middle East. The Colombian has strong drug networks throughout America.

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right

By:

Al Franken, "one our most savviest humorists" ( People), tackles the issues, politicians and pundits in one the most anticipated books this year.

Dude by Michael Moore

Dude

By:

The #1 New York Times Bestseller Stupid White Men is hilariously rewritten by the author. This comedy aims to overthrow the Thief In Chief' and bring about the kind of change that he longs for.

The Pleasure Of My Company by Steve Martin

The Pleasure Of My Company

By:

Steve Martin's "gifts of subtlety, slyness and intelligence compare to those among the best comic novelists" (People). His latest New York Times bestseller is a witty, tender tour de force.

October 21, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Xbox

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft (PC, Xbox) Aspyr (Mac)

Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome

Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race

Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action game, adventure game, children's game, racing game, roleplaying game

Publisher: VU Games

Battle Engine Aquila

Battle Engine Aquila

Platform: Xbox PlayStation 2 Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, Simulation

Publisher: Atari Encore Software (Windows)

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: EU THQ; NA The Adventure Company; JP Marvelous Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 2003?

On October 21, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 2003?

On October 21, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 2003?

On October 21, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of October. 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 October 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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 October 2003?

October 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 2003 calendar looked like.

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