Wednesday October 08, 2003: on this day

October 08, 2003 was the 281st day of the year 2003, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 08, 2003, who was born and died on October 08, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Boy by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Peep Show) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 2003?


October 08, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 281st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2003 can also be written as 10/8/2003 in the US and as 8/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

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October 08, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2003:

  • Nobel prize in chemistry: roderick mckinnon and peter agre share the nobel prize in chemistry for their discoveries about aquaporins in cell membranes.
  • California recall: republican arnold schwarzenegger wins with 48.6%, after voters recall california governor gray davis. schwarzenegger was 31.7% behind cruz bustamante (democratic lieutenant governor).
  • Surveillance: fbi agents admitted that hidden listening devices were installed in the office of mayor of philadelphia. the mayor of philadelphia is not currently under investigation. there are no details about the probe the device was part. officials from law enforcement caution that the mere presence of listening devices does not necessarily indicate that the mayor is being investigated.
  • Palestinians: yasser al-arafat suffered a mild heart attack. the president's condition was not disclosed by the palestinian leadership. ampquot''he suffered a slight heart attack but doctors believe he will fully recover. he is fully in control. he has nothing to be worried about, according to close aide to arafat. officials claim that it would ampquot'’have caused panic at a crucial time when the israelis threaten arafat's lives''ampquot.
  • Yasser al-arafat suffered a mild heart attack. the president's condition was not disclosed by the palestinian leadership. "he has suffered a mild heart attack but doctors have assured him that he will fully recover. he is fully in control. arafat's close aide says that there is nothing to be worried about. officials claim that panic would have been created at a crucial time when israelis are threatening arafat’s life.

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

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $23.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.55
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $92.00

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 109.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3329 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3138 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 129.44 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7097 GBP

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

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Ascoli - Genoa : 0 - 1
  • Atalanta - Venezia : 0 - 0
  • Livorno - Messina : 3 - 0
  • Palermo - Piacenza : 1 - 1
  • Pescara - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
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October 08, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 08, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:05 pm and setting at 06:07 am.

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

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Who was born on October 08, 2003?


Famous people born on October 08, 2003:

  • Ángela Aguilar

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 20 years 5 months old,

or 245 months and 20 days old,

or 1068 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7477 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 08, 2003?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 08, 2003:

  • Donat Chiasson

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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


Holidays on October 08, 2003:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2003:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Shake Ya Tailfeather
  3. - Get Low
  4. - Right Thurr
  5. - Frontin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 2003 was Where Is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Where Is The Love?
  2. - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
  3. - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
  4. - Superstar
  5. - White Flag

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2003 was Baby Boy by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Boy
  2. - Damn!
  3. - Stand Up
  4. - Get Low
  5. - Rain On Me

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2003 was Hoy by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hoy
  2. - Antes
  3. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  4. - Te Necesito
  5. - Asignatura Pendiente

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

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

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

Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley

Country: United States of America

Beyond Borders

Beyond Borders

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Martin Campbell

Starring: Clive Owen, Angelina Jolie, Linus Roache, Teri Polo

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Peep Show

Peep Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt King, Olivia Colman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wild Card

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

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

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

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code

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PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

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This paperback edition, with flaps, of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Eddie is a veteran of World War II who feels trapped in his life fixing rides at a beach amusement park.

Persecution by David Limbaugh

Persecution

By:

David Limbaugh, a New York Times bestseller exposes the liberal hypocrisy that promotes political correctness and discriminates against Christianity in this New York Times bestseller. From the end of school prayer to the complete eradication

Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson

Quicksilver

By:

Daniel Waterhouse is a fearless thinker, courageous Puritan and a Puritan. He pursues knowledge with the best minds of Baroque-era Europe in an chaotic world that values chaos over reason.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

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We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.

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

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

Blue's Clues Kindergarten

Blue's Clues Kindergarten

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Infogrames Entertainment, SA

Advanced Warriors

Advanced Warriors

Platform: DVD, Mobile phone

Genre: Interactive movie

Publisher: High Point Film and Television Ltd.

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Platform: Xbox Xbox 360

Genre: Action, Arcade flight

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Dynasty Warriors 4

Dynasty Warriors 4

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network

Genre: Hack and Slash Tactical action

Publisher: Koei

Dancing Stage MegaMix

Dancing Stage MegaMix

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Music & Exercise

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on October 08, 2003?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2003?

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

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What is special about October 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 2003?

October 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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