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April 24, 2003 was the 114th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 24, 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 April 24, 2003, who was born and died on April 24, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. In Da Club by 50 Cent), 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 April 24th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 2003?
- April 24, 2003: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 24, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
- April 24, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 2003?
- April 24, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 24, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 2003?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2003?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 2003?
What day of the week was April 24, 2003?
April 24, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 114th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 2003 can also be written as 4/24/2003 in the US and as 24/4/2003 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 2003:
- 2003 iraq war: former deputy prime minister tariq aziz gives himself over to the u.s. forces
- The dixie chicks are nude on the cover for entertainment weekly, sporting political slogans on their bodies in retaliation to natalie maines' slur against president george w. bush.
- Eighth-grader james sheets fatally shot eugene segro, the principal of red lion area junior school high school (red lion), pennsylvania. he then killed himself. the same school district was also the scene of a machete attack two years prior that left another principal, two teachers, and 11 students with injuries.
- Winnie mandela was found guilty of theft of fraud involving funds belonging to the african national congress. she faces up to 15 years imprisonment.
- Robert thibault (canadian federal fisheries minister) announces that the atlantic cod fishery will be closed to all commercial cod fishermen.
- According to nature, the chemical pyrroloquinoline qunone should be classified as one of the b vitamins.
- The plant is shut down for approximately 25 hours due to a massive fish invasion at the donald c. cook nuclear generating station's water intake.
- Microsoft releases windows server 2003
April 24, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on April 24, 2003:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.05
- Apple AAPL: opens at $13.52
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.48
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.65
Exchange Rates on April 24, 2003:
- 1 USD = 119.92 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.4577 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.362 CHF
- 1 EUR = 132.28 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6929 GBP
April 24, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- St Etienne - Toulouse : 1 - 0
April 24, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 2003 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 02:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 2003.
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Who was born on April 24, 2003?
Famous people born on April 24, 2003:
- Nikola Stanković
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
![Shirley MacLaine]()
Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 20 years 11 months old,
or 251 months and 26 days old,
or 1095 weeks and 1 day old,
or 7666 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 April 24, 2003?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 2003.
April 24, 2003: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 2003:
- Nüzhet Gökdoğan
Turkish astronomer and mathematician (b. 1910).
- Gino Orlando
- Belus Smawley
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
![Louise Dresser]()
Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 2003:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 2003:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 2003:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- R. Kelly - Ignition
- Sean Paul - Get Busy
- 3 Doors Down - When I'm Gone
- 50 Cent - 21 Questions
April 24, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham - Make Luv
- Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
- Mis-Teeq - Scandalous
April 24, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sean Paul - Get Busy
- 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
- Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
- Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
April 24, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 24, 2003 was Tal Vez by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 24, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 24, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricky Martin - Tal Vez
- Alexandre Pires - Amame
- Conjunto Primavera - Una Vez Mas
- Tiziano Ferro - Alucinado
- Palomo - De Uno Y De Todos Los Modos
April 24, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 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
The Matrix Reloaded
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
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
April 24, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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
Release year: 2003
Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen
Country: Norway
Astro Boy
Release year: 2003
Directed by: David Bowers
My Dad's the Prime Minister
Release year: 2003
Family Business
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Barbapapa autour du monde
Release year: 2003
April 24, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Good To Great
By: Jim Collins
The Challenge:Built To Last, the most important management study of the nineties showed how great companies can triumph over time and how long term sustained performance can be incorporated into a company's DNA.
The Vanished Man
By: Jeffery Deaver
This New York Times Bestseller is a result of Jeffery Deaver’s "simply outstanding” (San Jose Mercury News), Lincoln Rhyme series. Lincoln Rhyme, a leading forensics expert, is called to assist in the highly publicized investigation
The Crisis Of Islam
By: Bernard Lewis
His first book, What Went Wrong? Bernard Lewis explores the historical roots and expressions of the angers that still dominate the Islamic world.
Useful Idiots
By: Mona Charen
Meet the "Useful Idiots", Al Gore, Ted Kennedy and Jimmy Carter, Jesse Jackson and Madeleine Albright. Jane Couric, Katie Couric and Martin Sheen are just a few of the liberals who were and still are --
About Face
By: Fern Michaels
"Michaels is at the best of her storytelling here." --BooklistAbout FaceDr. Blake Hunter finds Casey Edwards walking along a Sweetwater road in Georgia. She's a woman with no past, her memories stripped of the horrifying events that destroyed her innocence …
April 24, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 24, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ant War
Batman: Dark Tomorrow
Drake of the 99 Dragons
Deus Ex: Invisible War
AMF Bowling 2004
Who was the US President on April 24, 2003?
On April 24, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2003?
On April 24, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 2003?
On April 24, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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 April 2003?
April 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
