What happened on Thursday September 25, 2003?

Here's what happened on September 25, 2003:

• No WMDs Found in Iraq, Inspectors Report A draft interim report from weapons inspectors revealed no unconventional weapons in Iraq, contradicting the primary justification for the 2003 invasion. The CIA emphasized that the report was not final and investigations were ongoing.
• Major Hokkaido Earthquake of 2003 A massive magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, causing widespread damage. The earthquake resulted in at least 589 injuries, significant road damage, landslides, and power outages. A tsunami with an estimated wave height of 4 meters was generated along the southeastern coast.
• Galileo Mission Concludes with Jupiter Probe Destruction NASA terminated the Galileo mission by deliberately sending the spacecraft into Jupiter's atmosphere, where it was crushed by the immense atmospheric pressure, concluding a groundbreaking planetary exploration mission.
• Amina Lawal Acquitted in Landmark Shariah Case An Islamic appeals court acquitted Amina Lawal, a Nigerian woman previously sentenced to death by stoning for adultery. The five-judge panel overturned her conviction, citing inadequate defense opportunities.
• FBI Investigates Hamas-linked Enterprises The FBI launched an investigation into Hamas-associated criminal enterprises. Hamas declared it would not participate in proposed cease-fire negotiations or join the next Palestinian government, with leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin emphasizing ongoing conflict.
• Nobel Laureate Franco Modigliani Passes Away Franco Modigliani, a distinguished Italian-born economist and Nobel Prize laureate, died. Modigliani made significant contributions to economic theory, particularly in understanding consumption, monetary policy, and financial markets.
• Bush-Putin Meeting at Camp David President Bush met with Russian President Putin at Camp David to discuss various bilateral issues, including HIV/AIDS, commercial energy, and banking dialogue between the United States and Russia.
• Coalition Forces Engage Rebels in Iraq Coalition troops killed nine rebels in scattered operations in northern Iraq, marking the largest casualty count in over a month. Major Josslyn Dochle commented on the increasing desperation of enemy forces.
• Kodak Shifts Away from Traditional Film Kodak announced it would no longer make significant investments in traditional photographic film, signaling a major strategic shift in response to the digital photography revolution.
• Europe Prepares for Lunar Mission The European Space Agency prepared to launch the Smart 1 probe from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. The mission aimed to test a new propulsion system and map lunar surface features.
• Electronic Paper Video Technology Breakthrough Philips Research Laboratory in Eindhoven, Netherlands, developed an innovative electronic paper technology capable of playing videos at 2Kbps. This breakthrough demonstrated the potential for flexible, dynamic display technologies.
• George Plimpton, Multifaceted American Writer, Dies George Plimpton, a renowned American writer, journalist, and actor known for his participatory journalism and literary contributions, passed away. Plimpton was famous for immersing himself in various professional experiences to write about them.
• Death of Aquila al-Hashimi, Iraqi Politician Aquila al-Hashimi, an Iraqi politician, died on this date. Her death occurred during a tumultuous period in Iraq's political transition following the 2003 invasion.
• Do Not Call Registry Legal Challenge The U.S. District Court in Denver ruled that the National Do Not Call Registry might violate the First Amendment due to certain exceptions, temporarily preventing the Federal Trade Commission from implementing the registry.
• Death of Herb Gardner, American Playwright Herb Gardner, a notable American playwright known for his insightful and humorous works exploring social dynamics, passed away. Gardner was a significant figure in 20th-century American theater, known for plays that often critiqued contemporary society.

Events in 2003

September 25, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 25, 2003

September 25, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 25, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $21.34
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.47
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.83
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.40

Exchange Rates on September 25, 2003:

• 1 USD = 112.06 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3496 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3453 CHF
• 1 EUR = 128.77 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6924 GBP

September 25, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 268th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 25, 2003 can also be written as 9/25/2003 in the US and as 25/9/2003 in UK and Europe.

September 25, 2003 in September 2003 calendar

Famous people born on September 25, 2003:

• Bella Ramsey

Famous people born in 2003

Famous people born on September 25th

Famous people died on September 25, 2003:

• Edward Said

  A groundbreaking Palestinian-American intellectual who revolutionized postcolonial studies and critical theory.

• George Plimpton

  George Plimpton was a pioneering participatory journalist who immersed himself in professional sports and wrote acclaimed books about his...

• Franco Modigliani

  Italian-american economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2003).

• Aqila al-Hashimi

  Iraqi translator and politician (b. 1953).

• Herb Gardner

  American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1934).

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on September 25th

September 25, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 25, 2003 was Shake Ya Tailfeather by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
2. Beyonce - Baby Boy
3. Chingy - Right Thurr
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
5. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.

September 25, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 25, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
2. Dido - White Flag
3. Elton John - Are You Ready For Love
4. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
5. Big Brovaz - Baby Boy

September 25, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 25, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy
2. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
4. Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee - Shake Ya Tailfeather
5. Chingy - Right Thurr

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 25th is Libra.

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September 25, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 25, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 25, 2003 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 25, 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 September 25, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:54 am and setting at 07:23 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 25, 2003

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Someone born on September 25, 2003 is:

21 years 6 months old,

or 258 months and 29 days old,

or 1125 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7881 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 25, 2003?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 25, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 25, 2003.

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