What happened on Friday August 15, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2003:

• Northeast Blackout Power Restoration Power gradually restored to numerous areas in the northeastern United States and Canada following the massive electrical grid failure of the previous day.
• Libya's Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing Responsibility Libya officially accepts responsibility for the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, though the statement lacks genuine expression of remorse for the tragic loss of life.
• Global Oil Production Plateau Triggers Price Increases The global oil market experiences significant shifts as production plateaus after four years, leading to substantial price increases due to rising international demand.
• Liechtenstein Royal Succession Announcement Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein publicly declares his intention to abdicate the throne in 2004, with his son Prince Alois set to succeed him.
• Death of Finnish Musician Gösta Sundqvist Gösta Sundqvist, renowned Finnish songwriter and singer, passed away from a heart attack at age 46.

Events in 2003

August 15, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2003

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

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

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.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
4. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
5. Ashanti - 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.

1. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
4. Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
5. Beyonce - 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 music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
3. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2003

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Someone born on August 15, 2003 is:

21 years 9 months old,

or 261 months and 9 days old,

or 1136 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7953 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2003?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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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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