Saturday August 16, 2003: on this day
August 16, 2003 was the 228th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 2003, who was born and died on August 16, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 2003?
- August 16, 2003: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 2003?
- August 16, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 2003?
What day of the week was August 16, 2003?
August 16, 2003 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 2003 can also be written as 8/16/2003 in the US and as 16/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 2003:
- Major blackout: power has been restored to most of ottawa, new york city and toronto after a major blackout. as work continues to restore power to the grid, authorities warn of future disruptions and recommend conservation. the theories surrounding the causes of the event are growing more solid and consistent.
- West virginia: the kanawha county sheriff's office reported that four shootings that resulted in the death of a kanawha county resident over the last week were connected by ballistics testing for the same weapon. the perpetrator(s), remain at large. this incident recalls the 2002 beltway sniper attack.
- Idi amin, who was president of uganda for eight years, died in saudi arabia. his bizarre and violent behavior was a hallmark of his presidency.
- Dr. hitoshi nikiaidoh, a 35 year-old resident in surgery, was killed in an elevator accident at houston's hospital.
- Rebecca longhoffer was a tourist in las vegas, nevada. she was crossing las vegas boulevard when an iron plate fell on her.
- Cristiano ronaldo's debut in manchester united f.c. against bolton wanderers f.c..
August 16, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Antwerp - Westerlo : 2 - 1
- Beveren - St Truiden : 1 - 4
- Genk - Charleroi : 2 - 0
- Gent - Anderlecht : 1 - 3
- Louvieroise - Heusden Zolder : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Bochum : 2 - 0
- Dortmund - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
- Hansa Rostock - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 0
- Hertha - Freiburg : 0 - 0
- Kaiserslautern - Werder Bremen : 0 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Angers - Sedan : 0 - 0
- Chateauroux - Nancy : 0 - 0
- Clermont - Troyes : 0 - 0
- Grenoble - Rouen : 0 - 0
- Gueugnon - Amiens : 0 - 1
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Ajaccio - Nantes : 1 - 3
- Auxerre - Strasbourg : 3 - 2
- Guingamp - Bordeaux : 1 - 3
- Le Mans - Nice : 1 - 1
- Metz - Paris SG : 0 - 1
August 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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August 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 2003 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 11:32 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 16, 2003?
Famous people born on August 16, 2003:
- Harvey Bautista
Filipino actor.
- Iván Romeo
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
- Angela Bassett
Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
- Steve Carell
Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
- Pierre Richard
French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
- Rumer Willis
American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
- Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
- Cam Gigandet
Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
- Clovis Cornillac
French actor in television, film and theater.
- Julie Newmar
American singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2003?
There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 2003.
August 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 2003:
- Eddi Amin
Former President of Uganda.
- Idy Amin
Idi Amin was a Ugandan military officer and politician who served as the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979.
- Idi Amin Dada
- Riode Finessi
- José María Covarrubias
- Haroldo de Campos
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
- Elvis Presley
American pop singer.
- Margaret Mitchell
American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
- Peter Fonda
American actor, screenwriter, and producer.
- Stewart Granger
Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
- Amanda Blake
American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
- Anna Kashfi
Actress from india-america (d. 2015).
- Phil Leeds
American actor (d. 1998).
- William Windom
American actor (d. 2012).
- Louis Jouvet
French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
- John Hurley
At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
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August 16, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 2003:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 16, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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:
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Ashanti - Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
August 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 16, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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:
- Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
- Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
- Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
August 16, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 16, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 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:
- Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Crazy In Love
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
August 16, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2003 was Fotografia by Juanes With Nelly Furtado, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 16, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 16, 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:
- Juanes With Nelly Furtado - Fotografia
- Marco Antonio Solis - Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio
- Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
- Conjunto Primavera - Actos De Un Tonto
- Ricky Martin - Tal Vez
August 16, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 16, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:
August 16, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 16, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 16, 2003?
On August 16, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2003?
On August 16, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 2003?
On August 16, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.