What happened on Sunday June 22, 2003?

About June 22nd, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: US military forces conducted a provocative raid in Ramadi, Iraq, playing the iconic 'Ride of the Valkyries' through loudspeakers during the operation. This controversial action, reminiscent of a scene from 'Apocalypse Now', was reported by Reuters journalist Alistair Lyon. The Iraqi National Front of Fedayeen threatened increased attacks in response to the continued US military presence.
  • Day of the week: June 22nd, 2003 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: 21 Questions by 50 Cent
  • #1 UK song: Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
  • Popular movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson

More about June 22nd, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on June 22nd, 2003.

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June 22, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 22, 2003:

  • US Troops Conduct Controversial Raid in Ramadi US military forces conducted a provocative raid in Ramadi, Iraq, playing the iconic 'Ride of the Valkyries' through loudspeakers during the operation. This controversial action, reminiscent of a scene from 'Apocalypse Now', was reported by Reuters journalist Alistair Lyon. The Iraqi National Front of Fedayeen threatened increased attacks in response to the continued US military presence.
  • Tragic Train Crash in Maharashtra, India A devastating train accident occurred in Maharashtra, India, resulting in 51 fatalities and over two dozen injuries when four coaches of a holiday train derailed. This tragic incident highlighted significant challenges in railway safety in the region.
  • Real Madrid Wins Primera Division Real Madrid clinched the Primera Division title on June 22, 2003, narrowly beating Real Sociedad by two points. In a dramatic turn of events, manager Vicente Del Bosque was dismissed immediately following the championship victory, signaling significant changes within the club's leadership.
  • Record-Breaking Hailstone in Aurora, Nebraska On June 22, 2003, Aurora, Nebraska made meteorological history by recording the largest hailstone ever documented. This extraordinary meteorological event highlights the extreme weather conditions possible in the Great Plains region of the United States.

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June 22, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 22, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Celta : 2 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Ath Bilbao : 3 - 1
  • Sociedad - Ath Madrid : 3 - 0
  • Villarreal - Betis : 1 - 4
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What day of the week was June 22, 2003?


June 22, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 173rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2003 can also be written as 6/22/2003 in the US and as 22/6/2003 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 2003 in June 2003 calendar

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June 22, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 22, 2003:

  • Vasil Bykaŭ

    Belarusian war novelist (b. 1924).

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June 22, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 22, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 22, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

  1. - 21 Questions youtube
  2. - Get Busy youtube
  3. - Magic Stick youtube
  4. - I Know What You Want youtube
  5. - Can't Let You Go youtube

June 22, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 2003 was Bring Me To Life by Evanescence, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

  1. - Bring Me To Life youtube
  2. - Ignition Remix youtube
  3. - I Know What You Want youtube
  4. - Say Goodbye / Love Ain't Gonna Wait For You youtube
  5. - Fly On The Wings Of Love youtube

June 22, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 2003 was So Gone by Monica, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

  1. - So Gone
  2. - Magic Stick
  3. - 21 Questions
  4. - Can't Let You Go
  5. - Crazy In Love
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June 22, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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June 22, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 22, 2003 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:32 am and setting at 02:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 2003.

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How old is someone born on June 22, 2003?


Someone born on June 22, 2003 is:

21 years 10 months old,

or 262 months and 11 days old,

or 1140 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7986 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 2003?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 2003?

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