What happened on Tuesday April 08, 2003?

Here's what happened on April 08, 2003:

• Fall of Baghdad in Iraq War Baghdad fell to US-led coalition forces, marking a significant turning point in the Iraq War. This event occurred several weeks after the conflict's initiation, with the primary objective of removing Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from power.
• SARS Outbreak Concerns in Hong Kong Hong Kong health officials express growing concern about the potential long-term impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). World Health Organization representatives remain cautiously optimistic about containing the emerging health crisis.
• Journalists Killed in US Airstrikes in Baghdad Three journalists were killed when US air-to-surface missiles struck media offices in Baghdad, including Al Jazeera and Abu Dhabi satellite stations. The US claimed the media offices were not intentional targets but were near military objectives. Al Jazeera accused the US of deliberately targeting Arab media to control information.
• ElBaradei Challenges US Iraq Nuclear Inspection Claims Mohamed ElBaradei, chief of the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency, reaffirmed his previous statement that only the UN IAEA has the authority to search for and verify any potential nuclear weapon programs in Iraq, directly challenging the United States' unilateral approach.
• Death of Anita Borg, Computer Science Pioneer Anita Borg, a renowned American computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of technology and women's representation in computing, passed away. Born in 1949, she was known for her groundbreaking work and advocacy for women in technology.
• NCAA Women's Basketball Championship The 22nd NCAA Women's Basketball Championship saw Connecticut defeat Tennessee with a score of 73-68, highlighting the competitive nature of collegiate women's basketball.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Cancels 'Bull Durham' Event Dale Petroskey, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, canceled a planned celebration of the movie 'Bull Durham' due to anti-war statements by actors Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, citing potential risks to US troops in Iraq.

Events in 2003

April 08, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 2003

April 08, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 08, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.51
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.95
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.62

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2003:

• 1 USD = 119.86 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4662 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3867 CHF
• 1 EUR = 128.36 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6891 GBP

April 08, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Sedan : 3 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Preston : 2 - 0
• Crystal Palace - Watford : 0 - 1
• Grimsby - Wolves : 0 - 1
• Leicester - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cheltenham - Luton : 2 - 2
• Stranraer - Stenhousemuir : 0 - 1
• Wycombe - Cardiff : 0 - 4

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Rochdale - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 1

April 08, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 98th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2003 can also be written as 4/8/2003 in the US and as 8/4/2003 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2003 in April 2003 calendar

April 08, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. R. Kelly - Ignition
3. Sean Paul - Get Busy
4. Aaliyah - Miss You
5. 3 Doors Down - When I'm Gone

April 08, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham - Make Luv
2. Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
3. 50 Cent - In Da Club
4. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
5. Mis-Teeq - Scandalous

April 08, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. JAY-Z - Excuse Me Miss
3. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
4. R. Kelly - Ignition
5. Sean Paul - Get Busy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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April 08, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:20 am and setting at 02:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Apr 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 2003

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Someone born on April 08, 2003 is:

22 years and 25 days old,

or 264 months and 25 days old,

or 1151 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8061 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2003?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 08, 2003.

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