What happened on Thursday October 23, 2003?

Here's what happened on October 23, 2003:

• Challenges in Iraq Reconstruction The Madrid international conference for Iraq's reconstruction showed early signs of potential disappointment. Paul Bremer, the U.S. administrator in Iraq, was already seeking to lower expectations about the rebuilding efforts.
• Soong May-ling Dies Soong May-ling, the influential Chinese political figure and wife of Chiang Kai-shek, passed away. She was a prominent personality in 20th-century Chinese politics and played a significant role during the Republic of China era.
• Scalia Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia publicly ridiculed the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn anti-sodomy laws, using a mocking tone while reading from the court's ruling. This highlighted the deep ideological divisions within the Supreme Court.
• Luis A. Ferré Dies Luis A. Ferré, the third democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico, died at the age of 99. A significant political figure in Puerto Rican history, Ferré was known for his leadership and contributions to the island's governance.
• Dalton McGuinty Sworn in as Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty was sworn in as the 24th Premier of Ontario, Canada, marking a new chapter in the province's political leadership. McGuinty would go on to serve until 2013, implementing various policy changes during his tenure.
• Bill Nicholson Passes Away Bill Nicholson, a notable English football player and manager who significantly contributed to the sport, died on this date. Known for his remarkable career in football, Nicholson was a respected figure in the sporting world.
• Tony Capstick Dies Tony Capstick, a versatile English entertainer known for his work as a comedian, actor, and musician, passed away. He was recognized for his contributions to British comedy and entertainment.
• Kuwait Football Derby In a local football match, AL Arabi football team defeated Qadsia 2-0 in the Kuwait derby, showcasing the competitive nature of local sports rivalries.

Events in 2003

October 23, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 2003

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

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.73
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.72
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.60

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2003:

• 1 USD = 109.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3082 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3098 CHF
• 1 EUR = 129.18 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.695 GBP

October 23, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 296th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2003 can also be written as 10/23/2003 in the US and as 23/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

Famous people died on October 23, 2003:

• Tony Capstick

  English actor and singer (b. 1944).

• Soong Mei-ling

  Chinese wife of chiang kai-shek, 2nd first lady of the republic of china (b. 1898).

• Eraldo Volontè

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Beyonce - Baby Boy
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
3. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
4. Ludacris - Stand Up
5. YoungBloodZ - Damn!

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
2. The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
3. Rachel Stevens - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
4. Jamelia - Superstar
5. Dido - White Flag

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy
2. Ludacris Featuring Shawnna - Stand Up
3. YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon - Damn!
4. Ashanti - Rain On Me
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 2003 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 05:47 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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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 2003

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Someone born on October 23, 2003 is:

21 years 6 months old,

or 258 months and 21 days old,

or 1124 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7874 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 2003?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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