What happened on Saturday August 30, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 30, 2003:

• WTO Approves Affordable Drug Imports The World Trade Organization (WTO) reached a landmark agreement allowing developing countries to import cheaper generic versions of patented drugs to combat critical health challenges like AIDS and malaria, potentially saving millions of lives in impoverished regions.
• France Reveals Devastating Heat Wave Death Toll French Health Minister Jean-Francois Mattei officially confirmed a shocking report from the Institut de Veille Sanitaire revealing that the August heat wave caused 11,500 excess deaths compared to the previous three years, significantly higher than initial estimates of 3,000 fatalities.
• Russian Nuclear Submarine Sinks in Barents Sea A decommissioned Russian nuclear submarine, K-159 of the November class, sank in the Barents Sea with 10 crew members aboard. Environmental organizations expressed serious concerns about potential radioactive contamination, drawing parallels to the tragic Kursk submarine disaster three years earlier where 118 crew members perished.
• European Parliament Delays Software Patents Decision The European Parliament postponed its critical decision on the legality of software patents in the European Union, extending the deliberation period from September 1 to September 22 following significant public protests and concerns from technology stakeholders.
• Charles Bronson Passes Away Charles Bronson, a renowned American actor known for his tough-guy roles in action films, died at the age of 82. Born Charles Dennis Buchinsky in 1921, he was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1960s and 1970s, famous for movies like 'Death Wish' and 'The Great Escape'.
• Stella McCartney's Wedding Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney, married publisher Alasdhair Willis in an intimate ceremony at the historic Mount Stuart House, a private Roman Catholic chapel on the estate of the Marquess of Bute.

Events in 2003

August 30, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 2003

August 30, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Reggina - Sampdoria : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Beveren : 1 - 0
• Antwerp - Club Brugge : 0 - 4
• Cercle Brugge - Germinal : 1 - 0
• Louvieroise - Charleroi : 0 - 0
• St Truiden - Westerlo : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Osasuna : 0 - 2
• Ath Bilbao - Barcelona : 0 - 1
• Espanol - Sociedad : 1 - 1
• Malaga - Villarreal : 0 - 0
• Real Madrid - Betis : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Malaga B : 3 - 2
• Cadiz - Poli Ejido : 2 - 1

August 30, 2003 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2003 can also be written as 8/30/2003 in the US and as 30/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 2003:

• Tatiana McQuay

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Famous people born in 2003

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 2003:

• Charles Bronson

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• Donald Davidson

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Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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

August 30, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
4. Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
5. Beyonce - Crazy In Love

August 30, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
2. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
4. Chingy - Right Thurr
5. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 09:49 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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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 2003

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Someone born on August 30, 2003 is:

21 years 8 months old,

or 260 months and 13 days old,

or 1132 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7927 days old,

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There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 30, 2003.

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