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August 31, 2003 was the 243rd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 2003, who was born and died on August 31, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 2003?
- August 31, 2003: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 2003?
- August 31, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 2003?
What day of the week was August 31, 2003?
August 31, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 2003 can also be written as 8/31/2003 in the US and as 31/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 2003:
- Baghdad is packed with thousands of mourners for ayatollah sayed mohammed baqir al hakim's funeral procession.
- The u.s. environmental protection agency has declassified carbon dioxide as a pollutant. this is a step that could lead to the removal of industrial emission restrictions for the controversial gas. over a decade of debate has been held by climate scientists about carbon dioxide's role as a contributor to global warming. some call it the largest factor while others consider it minimal.
- "occupation of iraq": american and iraqi officials discuss the possibility of forming large militias or paramilitary forces in iraq to improve security.
- Terrorist: the terrorist group jemaah islamiyah's plans for terrorism were revealed in a 40-page manifesto. it is either the pupji or the general guide to the struggle to jemaah islamiyah . this document details a suicide bombing campaign to transform asia and the pacific into islamic provinces. jemaah islamiyah has a structure, rules and leadership structure that is well-organized.
- Afghanistan: soldiers were killed in an isolated region (near shkin), near the pakistani border. taliban reinforcements have moved into mountainous regions in southern afghanistan, where u.s. forces and afghan forces have been fighting for the last week against taliban hideouts.
- Many thousands turn out in baghdad to attend the funeral procession for ayatollah sayed mohammed baqir al hakim, a shia muslim leader who was murdered. according to the iraqi police, 19 people were arrested in connection with the explosion. many of them are foreigners who have admitted to being linked with al-qaeda.
August 31, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Bologna - Parma : 2 - 2
- Brescia - Chievo : 1 - 1
- Inter - Modena : 2 - 0
- Juventus - Empoli : 5 - 1
- Lazio - Lecce : 4 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Bergen - Lokeren : 1 - 1
- Genk - Mouscron : 2 - 0
- Gent - Heusden Zolder : 2 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Celta - Murcia : 1 - 1
- Santander - Mallorca : 2 - 1
- Sevilla - Ath Madrid : 1 - 0
- Zaragoza - La Coruna : 0 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Ciudad de Murcia - Recreativo : 1 - 1
- Eibar - Algeciras : 2 - 1
- Leganes - Salamanca : 0 - 0
- Numancia - Cordoba : 1 - 0
- Sp Gijon - Getafe : 0 - 2
August 31, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 2003 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 10:20 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 31, 2003?
Famous people born on August 31, 2003:
- Ignacio Sosa
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
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Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 7 months old,
or 247 months and 19 days old,
or 1076 weeks and 5 days old,
or 7537 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 2003?
There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2003.
August 31, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 2003:
- Pierre Cahuzac
- Nev Munro
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 2003:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 2003:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The South Beach Diet
By: Arthur Agatston
Arthur Agatston M.D., cardiologist, has been urging his patients to lose weight over the years. However, not all diets were easy to follow or too restrictive.
The Lovely Bones
By: Alice Sebold
We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.
Street Dreams
By: Faye Kellerman
A neglected baby. Missing mother. But Innocence does have a fighting chance. Cindy Decker, LAPD Officer, rescues a baby from an alley dumpster while on routine patrol.
The Footprints Of God
By: Greg Iles
Greg Iles explores the frightening possibility that human evolution's next phase may not be as scary as it seems in this New York Times bestseller.
Naked Empire
By: Terry Goodkind
Terry Goodkind's fantasy novels have delighted millions of readers around the world, starting with Wizard's First Rule. Then moving on to six more masterpieces.
August 31, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Command & Conquer: Generals
Apocalyptica
1893: A World's Fair Mystery
Def Jam Vendetta
X2: Wolverine's Revenge
Who was the US President on August 31, 2003?
On August 31, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2003?
On August 31, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 2003?
On August 31, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
