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December 23, 2003 was the 357th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 23, 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 23, 2003, who was born and died on December 23, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 2003?
- December 23, 2003: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 23, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
- December 23, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 2003?
- December 23, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 23, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 2003?
What day of the week was December 23, 2003?
December 23, 2003 was a Tuesday and it was the 357th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 2003 can also be written as 12/23/2003 in the US and as 23/12/2003 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 2003:
- Explosion of the natural gas field petrochina chuandongbei, guoqiao kai county, chongqing china, killing at most 234.
- In a 6-3 decision, the supreme court of canada declared that marijuana criminalization was constitutional.
- The first case of mad cow disease (bse) in america was confirmed by the united states department of agriculture. it was found at a small slaughterhouse. usda found no evidence that infected material made it into the food supply. the usda has sent specimens to the united kingdom for further investigation. authorities have placed a quarantine at a yakima ranch where the animal was kept.
- California governor arnold schwarzenegger declares an emergency in san luis obispo county following an earthquake that occurred in the county the day before.
- Beltway sniper attacks; a virginia jury recommends that lee boyd malvo is sentenced to a life term without parole. malvo was previously convicted of capital murder and other charges in connection with the shootings. malvo was facing execution.
- An explosion at the petrochina chuandongbei natural gas field in kai county, chongqing, china, kills at least 234.
December 23, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 23, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.25
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.94
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.17
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.95
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.07
Exchange Rates on December 23, 2003:
- 1 USD = 107.37 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3221 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.2568 CHF
- 1 EUR = 133.07 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.7027 GBP
December 23, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Dundee United - Partick : 0 - 0
December 23, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 23, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 2003 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 05:52 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 23, 2003?
Famous people born on December 23, 2003:
- Isak Jensen
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
![Corey Haim]()
Corey HaimCorey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
![Estella Warren]()
Estella WarrenCanadian actress and model.
![Marie Bell]()
Marie BellFrom 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
![Donna Tartt]()
Donna TarttAmerican author.
![Joan Severance]()
Joan SeveranceAmerican model actress and producer.
![Finn Wolfhard]()
Finn WolfhardFinn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
![Robert Bly]()
Robert BlyAmerican poet, translator and editor.
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Harry Shearer]()
Harry ShearerAmerican actor, director, and satirical writer.
![Elizabeth Hartman]()
Elizabeth HartmanActress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 3 months old,
or 243 months and 27 days old,
or 1060 weeks and 3 days old,
or 7423 days old,
if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 2003?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 23, 2003.
December 23, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 2003:
- Kriangsak Chomanan
- Valentin Gavrilov
- Guglielmo Trevisan
- Paolo Valori
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
![Jack Webb]()
Jack WebbAmerican actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
![Charlie Drake]()
Charlie DrakeBritish comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
![Billy Barty]()
Billy BartyAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Patric Knowles]()
Patric KnowlesEnglish actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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December 23, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 2003:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2003 was Hey Ya! by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- OutKast - Hey Ya!
- OutKast - The Way You Move
- Kelis - Milkshake
- Ludacris - Stand Up
- Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
December 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 23, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Will Young - Leave Right Now
- Shane Richie - I'm Your Man
- Ozzy & Kelly Osbourne - Changes
- The Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
- Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules - Mad World
December 23, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2003 was You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 23, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name
- Jagged Edge - Walked Outta Heaven
- OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move
- R. Kelly - Step In The Name Of Love
- Avant - Read Your Mind
December 23, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 2003 was Mientes Tan Bien by Sin Bandera, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 23, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 23, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Sin Bandera - Mientes Tan Bien
- Obie Bermudez - Me Canse De Ti
- Luis Fonsi - Quien Te Dijo Eso?
- Los Huracanes del Norte - Nomas Por Tu Culpa
- Juanes - La Paga
December 23, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 2003 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Dylan Kidd
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley
Country: United States of America
Solaris
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis
Country: United States of America
December 23, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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
Release year: 2003
Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Bruce Pittman
December 23, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 23, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Da Vinci Code
By: Dan Brown
PREMIUM MASS Market Edition #1 Worldwide Bestseller - More Than 80 Million Copies Sold. The Da Vinci Code is an extraordinary reading experience that millions around the world have discovered.
Living To Tell The Tale
By: Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is the greatest writer of all time. This long-awaited autobiography tells the story about Gabriel Garcia Marquez's life, starting with his birth in 1927.
The Hornet'S Nest
By: Jimmy Carter
This is the first fiction work by a President of America -- a novel of the American South, the War of Independence and other important events.
Shepherds Abiding
By: Jan Karon
The beloved eighth book in the Mitford series by the best-selling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good. Millions of Americans consider Mitford their favorite home-away from-home.
Odd Thomas
By: Dean Koontz
A major motion picture starring Anton Yelchin and Willem Dafoe and Addison Timlin is now available.
December 23, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 23, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Curse: The Eye of Isis
1893: A World's Fair Mystery
Demonbane
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
Who was the US President on December 23, 2003?
On December 23, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 2003?
On December 23, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 2003?
On December 23, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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.
