What happened on Sunday October 12, 2003?

Here's what happened on October 12, 2003:

• China's First Manned Space Mission: Shenzhou 5 China successfully launched Shenzhou 5, marking its historic first manned space mission. The spacecraft orbited Earth and carried the first Chinese astronaut into space, representing a significant milestone in China's space exploration program.
• Baghdad Hotel Bombing A significant explosion, potentially a car bomb, occurred in central Baghdad near the Baghdad Hotel, causing multiple casualties. This event highlighted the ongoing instability and security challenges during the 2003 Iraq occupation.
• Staten Island Ferry Accident A tragic maritime accident occurred when a Staten Island Ferry collided with a pier, resulting in 11 fatalities. The incident raised serious questions about maritime safety and ferry operations in New York City.
• Michael Schumacher Wins Formula One World Championship Michael Schumacher clinched the 2003 FIA Formula One World Championship in Suzuka, Japan, defeating Kimi Räikkönen in a thrilling season finale.
• Successful Separation of Conjoined Egyptian Twins Medical professionals in Dallas successfully separated two-year-old Egyptian twins who were joined at the head. The complex surgical procedure was completed without complications, with plans to reconstruct their skulls.
• Susan Sontag Receives Frankfurt Book Fair Peace Prize Renowned American author Susan Sontag was honored with the prestigious Peace Prize of the Frankfurt Book Fair, recognizing her significant contributions to literature and intellectual discourse.
• Liberia Shifts Diplomatic Allegiance Liberia ended diplomatic relations with Taiwan and re-established ties with China, influenced by China's diplomatic efforts at the United Nations. This geopolitical move led to the resignation offer of Taiwan's Foreign Minister Eugene Chien.
• Tragic Mental Hospital Fire in Belarus A devastating fire at a mental hospital in Randilovshchina, Belarus, resulted in the tragic death of thirty patients, highlighting critical safety concerns in healthcare facilities.

Events in 2003

October 12, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 2003

October 12, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Algeciras : 1 - 1
• Almeria - Salamanca : 0 - 0
• Cadiz - Elche : 1 - 1
• Ciudad de Murcia - Poli Ejido : 2 - 2
• Getafe - Recreativo : 0 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hull - Carlisle : 2 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Atalanta - Triestina : 4 - 1
• Avellino - Messina : 0 - 1
• Bari - Ascoli : 1 - 2
• Cagliari - Ternana : 3 - 0
• Catania - Vicenza : 1 - 1

October 12, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 285th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2003 can also be written as 10/12/2003 in the US and as 12/10/2003 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2003 in October 2003 calendar

Famous people died on October 12, 2003:

• Bill Shoemaker

  Legendary American jockey who set multiple racing records, winning over 8,800 races and becoming the first jockey to earn over $100 million...

• Joan Kroc

  Wife of Ray Kroc and significant owner of McDonald's and the San Diego Padres.

• Ram Gopal

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on October 12th

October 12, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Beyonce - Baby Boy
2. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
4. Chingy - Right Thurr
5. Pharrell - Frontin'

October 12, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love?
2. The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
3. Rachel Stevens - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
4. Jamelia - Superstar
5. Dido - White Flag

October 12, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul - Baby Boy
2. YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon - Damn!
3. Ludacris Featuring Shawnna - Stand Up
4. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
5. Ashanti - Rain On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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October 12, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 12, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:34 pm and setting at 10:13 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 October 12, 2003

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Someone born on October 12, 2003 is:

21 years 7 months old,

or 259 months and 12 days old,

or 1127 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7895 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2003?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 12, 2003.

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