Friday December 26, 2003: on this day

December 26, 2003 was the 360th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 26, 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 December 26, 2003, who was born and died on December 26, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Ya! by OutKast), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Cena Aberta) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 2003?


December 26, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 360th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2003 can also be written as 12/26/2003 in the US and as 26/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

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December 26, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2003:

  • Bam, a southeast iranian city struck by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake, kills tens of thousands and destroys the citadel at arg-e bam.
  • David bieber was arrested in connection to the boxing day police shootings at leeds.
  • British airways flight 223, a boeing 747-499 flying from london heathrow, to washington dulles is escorted by f-16 fighter aircrafts to dulles airport after intelligence reports that terrorists tried to board the plane and use it for terrorist attacks.
  • Some parts of the uk are without power due to wintry weather, including blizzards or thunderstorms.
  • The death toll from the chinese gas-leak is now 191.
  • The u.s. department of agriculture has quarantined a second washington cattle farm because it is concerned that the bse outbreak could spread beyond one farm.
  • The 6.6 m  bam earthquake shakes southeastern iran with a maximum mercalli intensity of ix (), leaving more than 26,000 dead and 30,000 injured.

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December 26, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 26, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.05
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.89
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.37

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 107.41 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3063 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2539 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.47 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.702 GBP

December 26, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - Walsall : 0 - 1
  • Coventry - Sheffield United : 0 - 1
  • Crewe - Burnley : 3 - 1
  • Crystal Palace - Millwall : 0 - 1
  • Gillingham - Watford : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Tranmere : 2 - 1
  • Bournemouth - Plymouth : 0 - 2
  • Brentford - Bristol City : 1 - 2
  • Brighton - Wycombe : 4 - 0
  • Chesterfield - Peterboro : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Boston - Lincoln : 0 - 1
  • Bristol Rvs - Northampton : 1 - 2
  • Bury - Carlisle : 1 - 3
  • Cambridge - Southend : 0 - 1
  • Cheltenham - Macclesfield : 3 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Arsenal - Wolves : 3 - 0
  • Birmingham - Man City : 2 - 1
  • Blackburn - Middlesbrough : 2 - 2
  • Charlton - Chelsea : 4 - 2
  • Fulham - Southampton : 2 - 0
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December 26, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 09:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 2004.

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Who was born on December 26, 2003?


Famous people born on December 26, 2003:

  • Max Johnston
  • Dermane Karim

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 3 months old,

or 243 months and 30 days old,

or 1060 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7426 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 December 26, 2003?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 2003.

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December 26, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2003:

  • Virginia Coffey

    American civil rights activist (d. 2003).

  • Chauncy Harris
  • Giovanbattista Bitto
  • Clifton McNeely
  • Redfern Froggatt
  • Giorgio Callegari
  • Gale Bishop

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

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December 26, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 2003:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Ya! youtube
  2. - The Way You Move
  3. - Milkshake
  4. - Stand Up
  5. - You Don't Know My Name

December 26, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 26, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Leave Right Now
  2. - I'm Your Man
  3. - Changes
  4. - Shut Up
  5. - Mad World

December 26, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2003 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Don't Know My Name
  2. - Walked Outta Heaven
  3. - The Way You Move
  4. - Step In The Name Of Love
  5. - Read Your Mind

December 26, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 2003 was Mientes Tan Bien by Sin Bandera, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 26, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mientes Tan Bien
  2. - Me Canse De Ti
  3. - Quien Te Dijo Eso?
  4. - Nomas Por Tu Culpa
  5. - La Paga

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December 26, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 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

December 26, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

Cena Aberta

Cena Aberta

Release year: 2003

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

December 26, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Trojan Odyssey by Clive Cussler

Trojan Odyssey

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Clive Cussler is long regarded as the great master of adventure fiction. His novels are renowned for their intricate plotting and stunning set pieces.

Franklin And Winston by Jon Meacham

Franklin And Winston

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The most comprehensive portrait of the emotional connection between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt is the best ever.

A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

A Short History Of Nearly Everything

By:

One Summer is the bestselling book by One Summer, one of the most loved writers in the world. He embarks on his final journey to the most difficult and mysterious questions science has ever attempted to answer.

The Murder Room by P. D. James

The Murder Room

By:

National Bestseller Murders of the present meet murders of the past in P.D. James's latest terrifying, thought-provoking thriller. Commander Adam Dalgliesh already knows the Dupayne, a museum dedicated exclusively to the topic.

Living To Tell The Tale by Gabriel García Márquez

Living To Tell The Tale

By:

Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the greatest writer of all time. This long-awaited autobiography tells the story about Gabriel Garcia Marquez's life, starting with his birth in 1927.

December 26, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Desktop Defender 2: Battle For Existence

Desktop Defender 2: Battle For Existence

Platform: Windows

Genre: arcade/shoot 'em up

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Enix

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

Alter Echo

Alter Echo

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

Def Jam Vendetta

Def Jam Vendetta

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube

Genre: Sports, Fighting

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 26, 2003?

On December 26, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2003?

On December 26, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 2003?

On December 26, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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 December 2003?

December 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2003 calendar looked like.

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