What happened on Saturday March 08, 2003?

Here's what happened on March 08, 2003:

• Kuwait-Iraq Border Preparations As tensions escalated during the Iraq disarmament crisis, Kuwaiti workers were instructed to create 35 strategic openings in the border fence with Iraq, with the Kuwaiti army positioning tanks at these locations, indicating heightened military preparedness.
• Japan's Stance on Iraq War Japan's government supported a joint resolution by Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, setting a March 17th deadline for Iraq. Notably, 84% of Japanese citizens opposed military intervention, reflecting significant public anti-war sentiment.
• Malta's European Union Referendum On March 8, 2003, Malta held a national referendum where 53.7 percent of voters supported joining the European Union, marking a significant milestone in the country's political integration with Europe.
• Assam Oil Refinery Attack In northeastern India, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFO) separatist group launched an attack on an oil refinery and destroyed an oil pipeline, signaling ongoing regional tensions and insurgent activities.
• Air Algérie Boeing 737 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when an Air Algérie Boeing 737 crashed after takeoff from Tamanrasset, Algeria, resulting in the deaths of 102 people (96 passengers and 6 crew members), with only one survivor.

Events in 2003

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

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 2003

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Inter : 1 - 2
• Roma - Lazio : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Antwerp - Lierse : 2 - 2
• Charleroi - Bergen : 2 - 1
• Gent - St Truiden : 3 - 0
• Mechelen - Germinal : 2 - 0
• Mouscron - Club Brugge : 0 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Leverkusen : 3 - 0
• Hertha - Munich 1860 : 6 - 0
• M'gladbach - Dortmund : 1 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
• Stuttgart - Hamburg : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Valladolid : 1 - 1
• La Coruna - Villarreal : 2 - 1
• Real Madrid - Santander : 4 - 1
• Valencia - Ath Madrid : 0 - 1

March 08, 2003 was a Saturday and it was the 67th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 2003 can also be written as 3/8/2003 in the US and as 8/3/2003 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 2003 in March 2003 calendar

Famous people died on March 08, 2003:

• Karen Morley

  American actress known for her roles in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s, who later faced blacklisting during the McCarthy era.

• Adam Faith

  Prominent English singer, actor, and pop icon of the 1960s who had several hit songs and later transitioned into acting and business.

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on March 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
3. Ja Rule - Mesmerize
4. Aaliyah - Miss You
5. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
2. Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
3. Tatu - All The Things She Said
4. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
5. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. Aaliyah - Miss You
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That
5. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring Ludacris - Gossip Folks

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:58 am and setting at 11:27 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 2003

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Someone born on March 08, 2003 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 26 days old,

or 1156 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8093 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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