What happened on Tuesday November 04, 2003?

Here's what happened on November 04, 2003:

• Terror Plot Foiled in Mecca Saudi Arabian security forces successfully prevented a potential terrorist attack targeting Saudi officials or pilgrims in the holy city of Mecca. The plotters were believed to be affiliated with Al Qaeda, highlighting ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
• Coalition Headquarters Under Attack in Baghdad During Operation Night in Iraq, the coalition headquarters in central Baghdad experienced a second consecutive night of large explosive attacks, underscoring the ongoing instability in the region during the Iraq War.
• Assassination of Ecuadorian Activist Angel Shingre, an Ecuadorian campesino leader and human rights activist who was instrumental in highlighting environmental issues caused by oil exploration in the Amazon, was tragically assassinated in Coca.
• First Sarbanes-Oxley Act Indictment Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy became the first person indicted under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a landmark corporate reform legislation passed in response to major accounting scandals. Despite the indictment, he was eventually acquitted.
• Cancer Research: Reovirus Clinical Trials The U.S. National Cancer Institute funded human clinical trials for experimental reovirus-based cancer treatments, following promising initial research showing potential effectiveness against various cancer types containing the Ras oncogene.
• Anglican Church Divides Over Gay Bishop The Anglican Church experienced a major schism when half of its archbishops denounced the Episcopal Church's consecration of Gene Robinson, an openly gay, non-celibate bishop, reflecting deep theological and social tensions.
• Record-Breaking Solar Flare Astronomers recorded the largest solar flare in recorded history, marking a significant moment in solar observation and space weather research. This unprecedented solar event provided crucial data for understanding solar dynamics and potential impacts on Earth's technological systems.
• Political Crisis in Sri Lanka While Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was in the United States, President Chandrika Kumaratunga suspended parliament and deployed troops, effectively imposing martial law and creating a significant political crisis.
• Novell Acquires SuSE Linux Novell, a prominent software company, announced its acquisition of SuSE Linux, a major Linux distribution. This strategic move signaled the growing importance of open-source software in the technology industry.
• Leeches as Potential Arthritis Treatment German researchers discovered that leeches might offer relief for arthritis pain due to anti-inflammatory substances in their saliva, presenting an innovative potential medical treatment.
• Death of Richard Wollheim Richard Wollheim, a prominent British philosopher known for his contributions to aesthetics and psychoanalytic theory, passed away. Born in 1923, he was a significant intellectual figure in 20th-century philosophy.
• Mark Messier Breaks NHL Record Hockey legend Mark Messier of the New York Rangers scored two goals against the Dallas Stars, surpassing Gordie Howe and moving into second place on the NHL career points list.

Events in 2003

November 04, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 04, 2003

November 04, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 04, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.52
• Apple AAPL: opens at $23.07
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.81
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.68

Exchange Rates on November 04, 2003:

• 1 USD = 109.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.328 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3609 CHF
• 1 EUR = 126.01 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6838 GBP

November 04, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gillingham - Sunderland : 1 - 3
• Preston - Watford : 2 - 1
• Sheffield United - Crewe : 2 - 0
• Walsall - Nott'm Forest : 4 - 1

November 04, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 308th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 2003 can also be written as 11/4/2003 in the US and as 4/11/2003 in UK and Europe.

November 04, 2003 in November 2003 calendar

Famous people died on November 04, 2003:

• Charles Causley

  Cornish poet and writer (born 1917).

Famous people who died in 2003

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November 04, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 04, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Beyonce - Baby Boy
2. Ludacris - Stand Up
3. Chingy - Holidae In
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
5. 3 Doors Down - Here Without You

November 04, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 04, 2003 was Be Faithful by Fatman Scoop featuring The Crooklyn Clan, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Fatman Scoop featuring The Crooklyn Clan - Be Faithful
2. Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
3. Blue - Guilty
4. Kylie Minogue - Slow
5. Busted - Crashed The Wedding

November 04, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 04, 2003 was Stand Up by Ludacris Featuring Shawnna, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Ludacris Featuring Shawnna - Stand Up
2. Ashanti - Rain On Me
3. Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy
4. Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg - Holidae In
5. YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon - Damn!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 4th is Scorpio.

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November 04, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 04, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 04, 2003 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 04, 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 November 04, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 03:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 10, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on November 04, 2003

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Someone born on November 04, 2003 is:

21 years 6 months old,

or 258 months and 3 days old,

or 1122 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 04, 2003?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 04, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 04, 2003.

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