What happened on Friday December 26, 2003?

Here's what happened on December 26, 2003:

• Devastating Bam Earthquake in Iran A catastrophic magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southeastern Iran, causing unprecedented destruction in the historic city of Bam. This seismic event is considered the deadliest earthquake of 2003 and potentially the largest in the region in 2000 years. The earthquake resulted in approximately 31,000 fatalities, 30,000 injuries, and left 75,600 people homeless. Approximately 85% of buildings in the Bam area were severely damaged or completely destroyed, including the historic Arg-e Bam citadel.
• British Airways Flight 223 Security Incident A Boeing 747-499 flying from London Heathrow to Washington Dulles was escorted by F-16 fighter aircraft due to intelligence reports suggesting potential terrorist attempts to board the plane. This incident highlighted the heightened security concerns in the post-9/11 era.
• Chinese Gas Leak Tragedy A deadly gas leak incident in China resulted in 191 confirmed fatalities, highlighting industrial safety concerns.
• USDA Cattle Farm Quarantine The U.S. Department of Agriculture quarantined a second Washington cattle farm due to concerns about the potential spread of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease.
• Death of Bomi Bulsara Bomi Bulsara, the father of legendary rock singer Freddie Mercury, passed away. As the parent of one of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century, Bulsara played a significant role in the life of the Queen frontman.
• Passing of Sir Alan Bates Sir Alan Bates, a renowned British actor known for his versatile performances in film and theater, died. Bates was a respected figure in the British entertainment industry with a career spanning several decades.
• David Bieber Arrest David Bieber was arrested in connection with the Boxing Day police shootings that occurred in Leeds, marking a significant development in a criminal investigation.
• Power Outages in the UK Parts of the United Kingdom experienced power disruptions due to severe winter weather conditions, including blizzards and thunderstorms, causing significant infrastructure challenges.

Events in 2003

December 26, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 2003

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

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

Famous people died on December 26, 2003:

• Giorgio Callegari
• Giovanbattista Bitto
• Chauncy Harris

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on December 26th

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.

1. OutKast - Hey Ya!
2. OutKast - The Way You Move
3. Kelis - Milkshake
4. Ludacris - Stand Up
5. Alicia Keys - 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.

1. Will Young - Leave Right Now
2. Shane Richie - I'm Your Man
3. Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne - Changes
4. The Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
5. Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules - 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 music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
2. Jagged Edge - Walked Outta Heaven
3. OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move
4. R. Kelly - Step In The Name Of Love
5. Avant - Read Your Mind

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 2003

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Someone born on December 26, 2003 is:

21 years and 28 days old,

or 252 months and 28 days old,

or 1099 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7699 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2003?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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