Friday August 15, 2003: on this day

August 15, 2003 was the 227th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 15, 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 August 15, 2003, who was born and died on August 15, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy In Love by Beyonce), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Wild Card) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2003?


August 15, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2003 can also be written as 8/15/2003 in the US and as 15/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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August 15, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2003:

  • Oil prices rise since 2003: the global oil production plateaus after four years (and then declines) due to rising demand. this leads to new price increases.
  • Many areas in the north-eastern united states of america and canada that were affected by the blackout the previous day are now restored power.
  • Officially, libya accepts responsibility in 1988 for the bombing pan am flight 103. it is a general language without any expression of regret for the loss of lives.
  • Prince hans-adam ii, liechtenstein, announces his intention to abdicate the throne for prince alois in 2004.
  • Many areas in the north-eastern united states of america and canada that were affected by the blackout the previous day have now had power restored. investigating the cause of the grid failure is currently being done on the transmission lines that circle lake erie.
  • Officially, libya accepts responsibility in 1988 for the bombing pan am flight 103. it is a general statement that does not express regret for the loss of life. some claim that acceptance is a business transaction and not an admission of guilt.

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August 15, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.02
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.61
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.80

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 119.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3859 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.371 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.19 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7056 GBP

August 15, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Union Berlin : 2 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Oberhausen : 1 - 2
  • Lubeck - Unterhaching : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • St Etienne - Lorient : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Swindon : 0 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Roda JC - PSV Eindhoven : 2 - 2
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August 15, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 10:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.

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Who was born on August 15, 2003?


Famous people born on August 15, 2003:

  • Anna
  • Alban Elezi Cannaferina
  • Juanlu Sánchez

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 7 months old,

or 247 months and 13 days old,

or 1075 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7531 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 August 15, 2003?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2003.

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August 15, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2003:

  • Gosta Sundqvist

    Finnish singer and songwriter (heart attack).

  • Janny Brandes-Brilleslijper
  • Giannino Piccolroaz
  • Luis Fernández Martín

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2003:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy In Love
  2. - Right Thurr
  3. - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
  4. - P.I.M.P.
  5. - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)

August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
  3. - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
  4. - Pretty Green Eyes
  5. - Crazy In Love

August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Frontin'
  2. - Crazy In Love
  3. - P.I.M.P.
  4. - In Those Jeans
  5. - Get Low

August 15, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Fotografia
  2. - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
  3. - Un Siglo Sin Ti
  4. - Actos De Un Tonto
  5. - Tal Vez

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August 15, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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

Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sofia Coppola

Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris

Country: United States of America

Love Me If You Dare

Love Me If You Dare

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Yann Samuell

Starring: Guillaume Canet, Marion Cotillard, Thibault Verhaeghe, Joséphine Lebas-Joly

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

August 15, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

Wild Card

Wild Card

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Simon West

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2003

Alienated

Alienated

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Brian Ackley

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Gil Kenan

August 15, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To The Nines by Janet Evanovich

To The Nines

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The #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorA Stephanie Plum NovelJanet Evenovich's novels have been voted America's best-sellers.

The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston

The South Beach Diet

By:

Arthur Agatston M.D., cardiologist, has been urging his patients to lose weight over the years. However, not all diets were easy to follow or too restrictive.

Moneyball by Michael Lewis

Moneyball

By:

Moneyball is the quest for success in baseball. Michael follows the low-budget Oakland Athletics and their bigger-than-life general manager, Billy Beane.

Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg

Kate Remembered

By:

Katharine Hepburn was a popular actress and movie star for seven decades. She is a cultural icon, beloved by many, and loved by all.

A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

A Short History Of Nearly Everything

By:

One Summer is the bestselling book by One Summer, one of the most loved writers in the world. He embarks on his final journey to the most difficult and mysterious questions science has ever attempted to answer.

August 15, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Adventures of Fatman

The Adventures of Fatman

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: SOCKO! Entertainment

Brave Shot

Brave Shot

Platform: Mobile phones

Genre: Brave Shot Scrolling shooter Brave Shot 2 Run and gun game

Publisher: Square Enix

Battle Engine Aquila

Battle Engine Aquila

Platform: Xbox PlayStation 2 Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, Simulation

Publisher: Atari Encore Software (Windows)

Anito: Defend a Land Enraged

Anito: Defend a Land Enraged

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure, Role-playing

Publisher: Anino Entertainment

Black Stone: Magic & Steel

Black Stone: Magic & Steel

Platform: Xbox

Publisher: NA Xicat Interactive; EU THQ; JP Idea Factory

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2003?

On August 15, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2003?

On August 15, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2003?

On August 15, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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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 August 2003?

August 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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