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August 28, 2003 was the 240th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 28, 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 August 28, 2003, who was born and died on August 28, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy In Love by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Wild Card) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 2003?
- August 28, 2003: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 2003?
- August 28, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 2003?
What day of the week was August 28, 2003?
August 28, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 2003 can also be written as 8/28/2003 in the US and as 28/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 2003:
- Brian douglas wells, a us citizen, is afflicted with a time bomb and explodes around his neck. he then dies. this is the federal bureau of investigation's most bizarre incident.
- A blackout causes power cuts to approximately 500,000 people in south east england, and stops 60% of london's underground railway network.
- 9/11: nearly two decades after september 11th attacks on the world trade center were released transcripts from emergency calls to the world trade center. on emergency calls and radio transmissions, victims' voices are identified.
- United kingdom - "london blackout": when one of the national grid circuits feeding south london goes down at around, a 34-minute power outage causes severe disruptions in tube and rail services in london and south east.
- North korea's nuclear program: north korea announced that it has nuclear weapons and the ability to deliver them. it will soon conduct a nuclear test to prove this capability. [10]
- In "one of the most complicated and bizarre crimes in the annals of the fbi", brian wells dies after becoming involved in a complex plot involving a bank robbery, a scavenger hunt, and a homemade explosive device.
August 28, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 28, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.36
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.33
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.80
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.00
Exchange Rates on August 28, 2003:
- 1 USD = 117.35 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3954 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4167 CHF
- 1 EUR = 127.55 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6896 GBP
August 28, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 28, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 2003 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 08:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.
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Who was born on August 28, 2003?
Famous people born on August 28, 2003:
![Quvenzhané Wallis]()
Quvenzhané WallisAmerican singer and actress.
- Lily Wallace
Dancer.
- Lil Ryan
Rapper.
- Michael Rataj
- Emma Johansson
- Sananda Fru
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 7 months old,
or 247 months and 28 days old,
or 1078 weeks
or 7546 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 2003?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2003.
August 28, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 2003:
- Brian Douglas Wells
American criminal (failed).
- Fernando Lizzi
- James Patrick Shannon
- Michel Constantin
- Peter Hacks
- Jeanine Manuel
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 2003:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
August 28, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
- Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
- Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
August 28, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
August 28, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
- Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
- Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
- Obie Bermudez - Antes
- Ricardo Arjona - Minutos
August 28, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bourne Identity
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Country: United States of America
Love Actually
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Starring: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney
Country: United States of America
About Schmidt
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Country: United States of America
The School of Rock
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal
Country: United States of America
Phone Booth
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Country: United States of America
August 28, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
Wild Card
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Simon West
Deal or No Deal
Release year: 2003
Alienated
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Brian Ackley
Saaya
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Run of the House
Release year: 2003
Country: United States of America
August 28, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Beyond Belief
By: Elaine Pagels
Elaine Pagels, the world-renowned religion scholar, continues her groundbreaking analysis of the earliest Christian texts in Beyond Belief. She argues for both an ongoing assessment and questioning of religious doctrine.
Living History
By: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Author of the Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "What Happened the Phenomenal #1 Worldwide BestselleraEUR".
Under The Banner Of Heaven
By: Jon Krakauer
Jon Krakauer's literary reputation is built on his insightful chronicles about lives lived at the extreme limits. Now, he shifts his attention from extremes in physical adventure to extremes within religious belief.
Moneyball
By: Michael Lewis
Moneyball is the quest for success in baseball. Michael follows the low-budget Oakland Athletics and their bigger-than-life general manager, Billy Beane.
August 28, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Brave Shot
Curse: The Eye of Isis
Conflict: Desert Storm II
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced
Who was the US President on August 28, 2003?
On August 28, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2003?
On August 28, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 2003?
On August 28, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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 August 2003?
August 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
