What happened on Sunday March 23, 2003?

Here's what happened on March 23, 2003:

• Battle of Nasiriyah in Iraq War The Battle of Nasiriyah marks the first major conflict during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a significant engagement in the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Casualties in Nasiriyah Conflict During the Battle of Nasiriyah, 11 soldiers from the 507th Maintenance Company and 18 U.S. Marines are killed. The conflict also results in 654 Iraqi soldiers losing their lives, highlighting the intense combat of the Iraq War.
• U.S. Forces Capture Baghdad Airport American military forces successfully take control of Saddam International Airport, immediately renaming it Baghdad International Airport as part of the Iraq invasion strategy.
• Slovenia Joins European Union In a landmark referendum, Slovenia overwhelmingly votes 90 percent in favor of joining the European Union, signaling strong public support for European integration.
• Fratricide at Camp Pennsylvania Hasan Akbar, a Muslim soldier serving with the 101st Airborne, commits a shocking act of violence by killing two of his fellow soldiers in a grenade attack at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait.
• Australia Wins 2003 Cricket World Cup Australia clinches the 2003 Cricket World Cup by defeating India by 125 runs in a decisive match at Centurion, South Africa, further solidifying its dominance in international cricket.
• 75th Academy Awards Highlights The 75th Academy Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in cinema: 'Chicago' wins Best Picture, Adrien Brody receives Best Actor for 'The Pianist', and Nicole Kidman is honored with Best Actress for 'The Hours'.
• Nintendo Launches Game Boy Advance SP Nintendo releases the Game Boy Advance SP in North America at a price of US$99.95. The innovative handheld gaming system sells over 800,000 units in its first two weeks and reaches 6.5 million units in its first year, setting a record for video game system sales.
• Deadly Bus Incident in Chechnya A tragic incident occurs in the Chechen capital when a passenger bus strikes a remote-controlled mine, resulting in at least 8 fatalities, underscoring the ongoing regional conflict.

Events in 2003

March 23, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 2003

March 23, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Chievo : 1 - 0
• Como - Bologna : 5 - 1
• Empoli - Brescia : 0 - 0
• Parma - Lazio : 2 - 1
• Roma - Piacenza : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Club Brugge : 5 - 1
• Mechelen - Louvieroise : 0 - 1
• Westerlo - Beveren : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Cottbus : 3 - 1
• Stuttgart - Nurnberg : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Burghausen - Union Berlin : 0 - 1
• Duisburg - Lubeck : 1 - 0
• Freiburg - Oberhausen : 5 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Mannheim : 5 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Braunschweig : 1 - 0

March 23, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 2003 can also be written as 3/23/2003 in the US and as 23/3/2003 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 2003 in March 2003 calendar

Famous people died on March 23, 2003:

• Laura Lombardo Radice
• Guglielmo Lusignoli

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. Ja Rule - Mesmerize
5. Aaliyah - Miss You

March 23, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
2. Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
3. Tatu - All The Things She Said
4. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
5. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

March 23, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. R. Kelly - Ignition
3. Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That
4. JAY-Z - Excuse Me Miss
5. Aaliyah - Miss You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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March 23, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:41 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Apr 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 2003

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Someone born on March 23, 2003 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 13 days old,

or 1154 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8080 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 23, 2003?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 23, 2003.

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