Friday December 19, 2003: on this day

December 19, 2003 was the 353rd day of the year 2003, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 19, 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 December 19, 2003, who was born and died on December 19, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Ya! by OutKast), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Cena Aberta) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 19, 2003?


December 19, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 2003 can also be written as 12/19/2003 in the US and as 19/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

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December 19, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 2003:

  • Parmalat, an italian dairy company, declared a 3.96 billion euro hole in its accounts after the bonlat financing corporation (a cayman islands-based unit) was declared false.
  • Libya's leader muammar al-gaddafi admits that his country was developing weapons of mass destruction, but now he agrees to their dismantling.
  • The revised plan for the freedom tower, which will be built on the site of new york city's world trade center, has been unveiled. the proposed building will stand at a symbolic height of 1,776 ft (541 m), (1776 being the year of independence).
  • Occupation in iraq: the u.s.-appointed civil administrator for iraq, l. paul bremer, reveals that he was able to survive an attack on his convoy on dec 6. japan's prime minister junichiro koizumi orders deployment of japanese troops to south iraq for non-combat duty. polls indicate that the majority of japanese voters oppose the mission.
  • L. paul bremer, the u.s.-appointed iraqi civil administrator, reveals that he survived an assault on his convoy in december 6.
  • Japan's prime minister junichiro koizumi orders deployment of japanese troops to south iraq for non-combat purposes. polls indicate that the majority of japanese voters oppose the mission.
  • After a suspicious envelope and threatening note were discovered at one terminal, flights from vancouver international airport to the u.s. have been delayed.
  • Sars quarantine orders have been lifted for up to 75 singaporeans, but there are still concerns that the deadly virus could make a comeback in asia.
  • Australia sends nauru au$1.2m so that the pacific island-state may pay its public servants before christmas. this is a move that alexander downer, foreign minister, says highlights the need for long-term solutions.
  • A united states federal appeals court has invalidated subpoenas against verizon that sought to identify individuals using p2p, in a significant blow to the efforts of the recording industry to ban online file sharing. [10]
  • British spacecraft beagle 2 separated from the esa's mars express orbiter successfully. it is now less that 10 days from its scheduled landing on mars surface. the craft will attempt to parachut onto the surface on christmas morning. [11] [12] [13]
  • Police seize the printing plant and offices for zimbabwe's last independent daily newspaper, daily news. [14]
  • Canada's same-sex marriage: an ontario court has ruled that survivors of the death of their canadian partner are eligible for benefits. this is the first lawsuit to award compensation to gays or lesbians in the world. [15]
  • Colgate university was defeated by the university of delaware's blue hens to win ncaa division i-aa football's national championship. [16]

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December 19, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 19, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.49
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.19
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.49
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.89
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.23

Exchange Rates on December 19, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 107.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.3358 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.256 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.55 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7009 GBP

December 19, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lyon - Paris SG : 1 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Doncaster - Swansea : 3 - 1
  • Northampton - Cambridge : 1 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Boavista - Gil Vicente : 0 - 3
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December 19, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 19, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 19, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 19, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 02:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 2004.

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Who was born on December 19, 2003?


Famous people born on December 19, 2003:

  • Benjamin Richardson
  • Hugo Sotelo

Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

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December 19, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 20 years 4 months old,

or 244 months and 6 days old,

or 1061 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7433 days old,

if you were born on December 19, 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 December 19, 2003?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 2003.

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December 19, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 2003:

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Les Tremayne

    London, england -- actor, (angry red planet war of the worlds, war of the worlds).

  • Peter Carter-Ruck

    English lawyer, founded carter-ruck (b. 1914).

  • Giorgio Bravi
  • Jan Borisovič Frid
  • Enrico Salines
  • Heinz Marquardt
  • El Vaquilla (Juan José Moreno Cuenca)

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Daxtin Bronte

    Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...

  • Adriella Brontë

    Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Adalei Bronte

    Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Alexea Brontë

    Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Harly Bronte

    Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Mikita Kharitonov

    Renowned Soviet physicist known for his work on nuclear reactors.

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December 19, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 19, 2003:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 19, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 19, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Ya! youtube
  2. - The Way You Move
  3. - Stand Up
  4. - Milkshake
  5. - Here Without You

December 19, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 19, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 19, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Leave Right Now
  2. - I'm Your Man
  3. - Changes
  4. - Shut Up
  5. - Mad World

December 19, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 2003 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 19, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 19, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Don't Know My Name
  2. - Step In The Name Of Love
  3. - Walked Outta Heaven
  4. - The Way You Move
  5. - Damn!

December 19, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 19, 2003 was Mientes Tan Bien by Sin Bandera, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 19, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 19, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mientes Tan Bien
  2. - Nomas Por Tu Culpa
  3. - Antes
  4. - Hoy
  5. - Te Necesito

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December 19, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 19, 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

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

Solaris

Solaris

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

December 19, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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:

Cena Aberta

Cena Aberta

Release year: 2003

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Bruce Pittman

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Starring: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dee Bradley Baker

Country: United States of America

December 19, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 19, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Trojan Odyssey by Clive Cussler

Trojan Odyssey

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Clive Cussler is long regarded as the great master of adventure fiction. His novels are renowned for their intricate plotting and stunning set pieces.

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.

Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel

Safe Harbour

By:

Danielle Steel's fifty-ninth bestseller tells the unforgettable story of survival...of two people who lost everything and found hope...and

Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson

Benjamin Franklin

By:

Walter Isaacson, the bestselling author of Einstein & Steve Jobs, shares his authoritative and fascinating full-scale biography. He explains how America's most interesting founders have helped to define its national identity. Benjamin

Flyboys by James Bradley

Flyboys

By:

This is the classic New York Times bestseller story of heroism, sacrifice, and bravery - by the author of Flags of Our Fathers and The Imperial Cruise.

December 19, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 19, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Active Lancer

Active Lancer

Platform: Mac OS, Mac OS X

Genre: Shoot Em Up

Publisher: Freeverse

Duel Masters

Duel Masters

Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: NA / PAL Atari

CT Special Forces 2: Back in the Trenches

CT Special Forces 2: Back in the Trenches

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Hip Interactive

Cabela's Deer Hunt: 2004 Season

Cabela's Deer Hunt: 2004 Season

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision

X2: Wolverine's Revenge

X2: Wolverine's Revenge

Platform: GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision Aspyr (Mac version)

history

Who was the US President on December 19, 2003?

On December 19, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 2003?

On December 19, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 19, 2003?

On December 19, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of December. 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 December 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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 December 2003?

December 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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