Saturday August 23, 2003: on this day

August 23, 2003 was a Saturday and it was the 235th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2003 can also be written as 8/23/2003 in the US and as 23/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2003:

• In a rare move, the british government submitted thousands of documents to the hutton inquiry. many of these documents would not normally be visible by the public for more than 30 years.
• Natural disaster: more than 200 homes were destroyed by wildfires that swept into kelowna's southern suburbs, british columbia, canada. a third of the city's residents, or 30,000, were evacuated.
• Conflict between israel and palestine: palestinian leaders declare they will attempt to broker a new ceasefire with extremist groups. they also urge israel to stop its action against top militants.
• Because one underground line in central helsinki is short circuited, power outages can occur throughout southern finland for between 30 and 60 minutes. at 20:20, the power outage causes radio broadcasts to stop, as well as public lights, radio, subway traffic, and elevators to stop. linnanmaki amusement parks also requires evacuation. august 182357
• California recall: republican bill simon withdraws from the california gubernatorial race for recall.
• Iran protests and cut diplomatic ties to argentina following the arrest of its former ambassador with argentina and the united kingdom for the alleged bombing of the jewish community center in buenos aires, in 1994. 85 people were killed.
• John geoghan, a roman catholic priest who was defrocked and convicted of child molester is killed in an attack at prison. initial reports indicate that he was strangled and killed. [10][11][12]

August 23, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - St Truiden : 3 - 0
• Club Brugge - Louvieroise : 3 - 3
• Lokeren - Beveren : 1 - 2
• Mouscron - Lierse : 1 - 1
• Standard - Bergen : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Leverkusen : 1 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Hertha : 0 - 0
• FC Koln - Dortmund : 1 - 0
• Freiburg - M'gladbach : 4 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Wolfsburg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Angers - Besancon : 2 - 1
• Chateauroux - Lorient : 2 - 2
• Grenoble - Clermont : 0 - 0
• Gueugnon - Valence : 2 - 0
• Istres - Rouen : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Montpellier : 1 - 0
• Bordeaux - Auxerre : 2 - 0
• Lille - Metz : 1 - 1
• Lyon - Toulouse : 0 - 0
• Marseille - Sochaux : 2 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd 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 23, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 06:17 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 23, 2003

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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

You are 20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 27 days old,

or 1077 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7545 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2003?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2003.

Famous people died on August 23, 2003:

• Bobby Bonds

  American baseball player, father to barry bonds, a noted athlete and pro-baseball player.

• Jack Dyer

  Australian footballer and coach (b. 1913).

• Michael Kijana Wamalwa

  Kenyan lawyer and politician, 8th vice president of kenya (b. 1944).

• Jan Sedivka

  Czech-australian violinist and educator (b. 1917).

• John Geoghan

  American roman catholic priest who caused a hornet’s nest of distress which began in january 2002.

• Enrique Sdrech
• Kirk Richards
• Maurice Buret

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

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Holidays on August 23, 2003:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2003:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
4. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
5. Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!

August 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 23, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Chingy - Right Thurr

August 23, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
2. Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
3. Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
4. David Bisbal - Llorare Las Penas
5. La Oreja de Van Gogh - Puedes Contar Conmigo