Friday May 16, 2003: on this day

May 16, 2003 was the 136th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 16, 2003, who was born and died on May 16, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Busy by Sean Paul), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. New Scandinavian Cooking) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2003?


May 16, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 136th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2003 can also be written as 5/16/2003 in the US and as 16/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2003:

  • Terrorist attacks in casablanca, morocco result in 33 civilian deaths and over 100 injuries.
  • 2003 occupation of iraq: officials from the united states and britain announce a shift in policy regarding the redevelopment. indefinite delay will be given to the establishment of an iraqi-led national assembly. allied commanders will continue to lead, reportedly because no new government has the real power.
  • Terrorist incidents in casablanca: a series explosions occur. at least 41 people are thought to have been killed, including 12 suicide bombers. 100 others are said to be injured. see: casablanca attacks.
  • Astronomy: the total lunar eclipse can be seen from europe, americas and most africa between 01:46 and 05:34 gmt nasa 1.
  • "the guardian" reports that several democratic party state legislators fled texas to stop the house of representatives meeting with a majority.
  • Los angeles lakers, three-time nba champions, are eliminated from the 2002-2003 playoffs after losing 110-82 to san antonio spurs in los angeles in game 6 of their series.
  • In morocco, 33 civilians are killed and more than 100 people are injured in the casablanca terrorist attacks.

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May 16, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $18.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.88
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.67

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 115.91 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3664 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3069 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 134.75 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7129 GBP

May 16, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Antwerp - Mechelen : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Metz : 1 - 0
  • Caen - Creteil : 2 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Wasquehal : 2 - 2
  • Clermont - St Etienne : 1 - 0
  • Grenoble - Le Mans : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Utrecht - Roda JC : 4 - 4

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Maritimo - Guimaraes : 1 - 0
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May 16, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 16, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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May 16, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 06:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 2003.

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Who was born on May 16, 2003?


Famous people born on May 16, 2003:

  • Matija Belić
  • Sadik Fofana
  • Otto Rosengren
  • Noa Fontanals

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey

    Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

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May 16, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 11 months old,

or 251 months and 10 days old,

or 1093 weeks

or 7651 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 16, 2003?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2003.

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May 16, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2003:

  • Mark McCormack

    American lawyer and sports agent, founded img (b. 1930).

  • Lazar Tasić
  • Mario Pavan
  • Richard Vendura

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Camala Markandaya

    Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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May 16, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2003:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2003:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2003:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Busy youtube
  2. - 21 Questions
  3. - Ignition
  4. - In Da Club
  5. - Can't Let You Go

May 16, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ignition Remix
  2. - Loneliness
  3. - You Said No
  4. - Favourite Things
  5. - Rise And Fall

May 16, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 21 Questions
  2. - Can't Let You Go
  3. - I Know What You Want
  4. - Get Busy youtube
  5. - Beautiful

May 16, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 16, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tal Vez
  2. - Amame
  3. - Una Vez Mas
  4. - Para Que La Vida
  5. - Clavame Tu Amor

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May 16, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 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

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Release year: 2003

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron

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

May 16, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

New Scandinavian Cooking

New Scandinavian Cooking

Release year: 2003

Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen

Country: Norway

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2003

Directed by: David Bowers

My Dad's the Prime Minister

My Dad's the Prime Minister

Release year: 2003

The Brendan Leonard Show

The Brendan Leonard Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: Cathy Leonard, Margarita Leonard, Jack Leonard, Mike Leonard

Country: United States of America

May 16, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lost Light by Michael Connelly

Lost Light

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For four years, he has been haunted by the vision of a young woman lying in death, her hand extended in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was exonerated in the Angella Betnton murder case.

Stupid White Men by Michael Moore

Stupid White Men

By:

With more than 3 million copies sold, Michael Moore, Oscar-winning filmmaker as well as political activist, has written a bestseller called "Stupid White Men". It tells everything you need about the great and how they got there.

The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

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This riveting New York Times bestseller is a tale of romance, suspense and suspense that has an "edge-of your-seat conclusion" (Booklist). Julie Barenson was left two gifts by her young husband before she died: Singer, a Great Dane puppy and …

No Second Chance by Harlan Coben

No Second Chance

By:

My heart stopped beating as the bullet struck my chest.

The Kalahari Typing School For Men by Alexander McCall Smith

The Kalahari Typing School For Men

By:

THE NO. THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 4Loyal fans around the globe adore the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

May 16, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dakar 2: The World's Ultimate Rally

Dakar 2: The World's Ultimate Rally

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Emergency Fire Response

Emergency Fire Response

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

Zuma

Zuma

Platform: Mac OS X, iPod, Mobile phone, Windows, Windows Mobile, Xbox, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Palm OS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable (PSN)

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games Glu Mobile

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: JP ESP; NA Ubi Soft Entertainment

Disney's Hide and Sneak

Disney's Hide and Sneak

Platform: Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Capcom Disney Interactive

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Who was the US President on May 16, 2003?

On May 16, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2003?

On May 16, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2003?

On May 16, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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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 May 2003?

May 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 2003 calendar looked like.

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