Thursday May 08, 2003: on this day

May 08, 2003 was the 128th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 08, 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 May 08, 2003, who was born and died on May 08, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Busy by Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Dogville, directed by Lars von Trier), TV series (e.g. New Scandinavian Cooking) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 2003?


May 08, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2003 can also be written as 5/8/2003 in the US and as 8/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 2003:

  • A train collision near siofok in hungary kills 30 german tourists and the driver of a tourist coach. twelve people are hurt. the majority of the victims were from lower saxony and schleswig-holstein.
  • An exploit in microsoft passport internet authentication allows an attacker to change the victim's password, and thus hijack their account. this vulnerability affects hotmail as well as other passport-enabled services. it allows an attacker to access victim's email account, and gain other personal information such credit card numbers, and it also affects hotmail.
  • Russian mathematician dr grigori perelman claimed to have solved the poincare conjecture.
  • The world boxing council in new york declares bankruptcy to avoid having to pay a former world champion dollar after a lawsuit was filed against it.
  • The tornado, which was named the 10th most expensive tornado in american history, struck oklahoma city's metro area. although no one was hurt, there were many people who suffered injuries. the path of the tornado was similar to that of f5 tornado on may 3, 1999.
  • King mohammed vi of morocco releases 9459 prisoner from morocco's prisons to celebrate the birth of prince hassan, his first son and heir.

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

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $17.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.37

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 116.9 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3937 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3124 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.45 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7182 GBP

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - FC Koln : 2 - 0
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May 08, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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May 08, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:08 am and setting at 02:24 am.

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

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Who was born on May 08, 2003?


Famous people born on May 08, 2003:

  • Moulay Hassan

    Crown prince of morocco.

  • Joaquín Bondoni

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 10 months old,

or 250 months and 21 days old,

or 1090 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7631 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 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 May 08, 2003?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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

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

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May 08, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 2003:

  • Elvira Pagã

    Brazilian actress, singer, writer, and painter.

  • Janine Fluet

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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May 08, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 2003:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 2003:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 2003:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Busy youtube
  2. - In Da Club
  3. - Ignition
  4. - 21 Questions
  5. - Rock Your Body

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ignition Remix
  2. - Loneliness
  3. - You Said No
  4. - Favourite Things
  5. - Rise And Fall

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 21 Questions
  2. - Get Busy youtube
  3. - I Know What You Want
  4. - Beautiful
  5. - Can't Let You Go

May 08, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Una Vez Mas
  4. - Alucinado
  5. - Clavame Tu Amor

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May 08, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dogville

Dogville

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Lars von Trier

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall, Harriet Andersson

Country: United States of America

Mystic River

Mystic River

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Emmy Rossum

Country: United States of America

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Identity

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen

Country: United States of America

About Schmidt

About Schmidt

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Phone Booth

Phone Booth

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell

Country: United States of America

May 08, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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:

New Scandinavian Cooking

New Scandinavian Cooking

Release year: 2003

Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen

Country: Norway

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2003

Directed by: David Bowers

My Dad's the Prime Minister

My Dad's the Prime Minister

Release year: 2003

Family Business

Family Business

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

May 08, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Savage Nation by Michael Savage

The Savage Nation

By:

Michael Savage criticizes big government and bias in liberal media. Savage, a son of immigrants, shows how American traditional freedoms are being destroyed and subverted from the inside.

The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

By:

This riveting New York Times bestseller is a tale of romance, suspense and suspense that has an "edge-of your-seat conclusion" (Booklist). Julie Barenson was left two gifts by her young husband before she died: Singer, a Great Dane puppy and …

The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson

The Devil In The White City

By:

Erik Larson, #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, interweaves the true story of the 1893 World's Fair with the tale of the serial killer who used the fair as a lure to his victims

Dirty Work by Stuart Woods

Dirty Work

By:

Stone Barrington is hired to prove infidelity in a heiress's marriage. Stone Barrington goes undercover. The work is not easy and it ends up being disastrous when the husband of the woman hired to prove infidelity disappears.

The King of Torts by John Grisham

The King of Torts

By:

The public defender's office is not well-known as a place to train bright young litigators. Clay Carter, who has been in the office for too long, hopes to have a better job at a real law firm.

May 08, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth

Platform: Cross-platform

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Deus Ex: Invisible War

Deus Ex: Invisible War

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Civilization III: Conquests

Civilization III: Conquests

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Atari

Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride

Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Racing, Action

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on May 08, 2003?

On May 08, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 2003?

On May 08, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 2003?

On May 08, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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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 May 2003?

May 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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