Friday May 23, 2003: on this day

May 23, 2003 was the 143rd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 23, 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 May 23, 2003, who was born and died on May 23, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Busy by Sean Paul), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 2003?


May 23, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2003 can also be written as 5/23/2003 in the US and as 23/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 2003:

  • Dewey is the first deer to be cloned at texas a&m university.
  • Paul montgomery, a us coin dealer, announces a $1,000,000 bounty on the 1913 liberty head nickel that was lost.
  • The us congress approves a tax reduction plan. this plan is half the size of president bush’s original proposal. vice president dick cheney casts decisive vote breaking the 50-50 tie in senate
  • For the first time, the euro surpasses its 1999 launch exchange rate usd 1.1747.

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May 23, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.85
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $18.21
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.20
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.73
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.75

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 116.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3743 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2872 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 138.24 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7228 GBP

May 23, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Chateauroux : 0 - 1
  • Creteil - Nancy : 2 - 0
  • Le Mans - Amiens : 1 - 1
  • Lorient - Reims : 3 - 0
  • Metz - Gueugnon : 4 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Guimaraes - Beira Mar : 0 - 2
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May 23, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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May 23, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 2003 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 May 23, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 02:20 am and setting at 02:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 2003.

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Who was born on May 23, 2003?


Famous people born on May 23, 2003:

  • Juliette Willis

    Family member.

  • Gustas Jarusevičius
  • Lee Young-jun
  • Hugo Mienandi
  • Anna Sandberg
  • Leonardo Zabala

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 10 months old,

or 250 months and 5 days old,

or 1087 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7615 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 May 23, 2003?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2003.

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May 23, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 2003:

  • Jean Yanne

    French actor, director and producer.

  • Lauritz Opstad
  • Ray Parry
  • Everardo Alvarez da Cruz Filho
  • Michael Pössinger

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 2003:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2003:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2003:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ignition Remix
  2. - Loneliness
  3. - You Said No
  4. - Favourite Things
  5. - Rise And Fall

May 23, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 21 Questions
  2. - I Know What You Want
  3. - Can't Let You Go
  4. - Get Busy youtube
  5. - Put That Woman First

May 23, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Para Que La Vida
  4. - Una Vez Mas
  5. - Clavame Tu Amor

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May 23, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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

May 23, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Gil Kenan

New Scandinavian Cooking

New Scandinavian Cooking

Release year: 2003

Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen

Country: Norway

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2003

Directed by: David Bowers

My Dad's the Prime Minister

My Dad's the Prime Minister

Release year: 2003

May 23, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

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This riveting New York Times bestseller is a tale of romance, suspense and suspense that has an "edge-of your-seat conclusion" (Booklist). Julie Barenson was left two gifts by her young husband before she died: Singer, a Great Dane puppy and …

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Devil Wears Prada

By:

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.

Lost Light by Michael Connelly

Lost Light

By:

For four years, he has been haunted by the vision of a young woman lying in death, her hand extended in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was exonerated in the Angella Betnton murder case.

Executive Power by Vince Flynn

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Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

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May 23, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Justice League: Chronicles

Justice League: Chronicles

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action

Publisher: Midway Games

Beatmania IIDX 9th Style

Beatmania IIDX 9th Style

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: KCET

Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure

Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure

Platform: Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube

Genre: Sports (skateboarding)

Publisher: Activision Disney Interactive Neversoft

EyeToy: Groove

EyeToy: Groove

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Dancing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue

Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue

Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games

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Who was the US President on May 23, 2003?

On May 23, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2003?

On May 23, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 2003?

On May 23, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

Find out more about May 23rd

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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 May 2003?

May 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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