What happened on Sunday August 24, 2003?

About August 24th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: NASA successfully launched the Space Infrared Telescope Facility using a Delta 2 rocket. This mission represented a significant advancement in space observation technology, enabling more precise infrared astronomical research.
  • Day of the week: August 24th, 2003 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Crazy In Love by Beyonce
  • #1 UK song: Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul
  • Popular movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson

More about August 24th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on August 24th, 2003.

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August 24, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 2003:

  • NASA Launches Space Infrared Telescope Facility NASA successfully launched the Space Infrared Telescope Facility using a Delta 2 rocket. This mission represented a significant advancement in space observation technology, enabling more precise infrared astronomical research.
  • Hurricane Ignacio Threatens Baja California Hurricane Ignacio approached the coast of Baja California, prompting urgent evacuation measures. Authorities ordered the clearance of all airports and harbors near low-lying areas to ensure public safety.
  • Death of Sir Wilfred Thesiger Sir Wilfred Thesiger, a renowned British explorer known for his extensive travels in Africa and the Middle East, passed away. Thesiger was famous for his documentation of indigenous cultures and his remarkable journeys through challenging terrains.
  • Tokyo Wins Little League World Series In a remarkable display of baseball prowess, the Tokyo team from Japan won the Little League World Series, defeating Boynton Beach (Florida) 10-1. The team achieved a perfect tournament run, including a dominant 17-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, showcasing exceptional pitching and invoking the mercy rule after just four innings.
  • Birth of Alexandre Coste Alexandre Coste, the son of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, was born. Alexandre is a notable member of the Monégasque royal family, adding to the lineage of Monaco's ruling dynasty.

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August 24, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 24, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 0
  • Germinal - Genk : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0
  • Oberhausen - Burghausen : 1 - 2
  • Osnabruck - Mainz : 2 - 2
  • Union Berlin - Greuther Furth : 3 - 0
  • Unterhaching - Bielefeld : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Paris SG - Monaco : 2 - 4
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What day of the week was August 24, 2003?


August 24, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2003 can also be written as 8/24/2003 in the US and as 24/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

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Who was born on August 24, 2003?


Famous people born on August 24, 2003:

  • Alexandre Coste Grimaldi

    Alexandre Coste Grimaldi is the illegitimate son of Prince Albert II of Monaco, born in 2003.

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August 24, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 2003:

  • Wilfred Thesiger

    Wilfred Thesiger was a legendary British explorer, travel writer, and photographer renowned for his extraordinary journeys through Arabia...

  • Wilfred Patrick Thesiger

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August 24, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 24, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

  1. - Crazy In Love youtube
  2. - Right Thurr youtube
  3. - P.I.M.P. youtube
  4. - Shake Ya Tailfeather youtube
  5. - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh! youtube

August 24, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

  1. - Breathe youtube
  2. - Never Gonna Leave Your Side youtube
  3. - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh) youtube
  4. - Pretty Green Eyes youtube
  5. - Crazy In Love youtube

August 24, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

  1. - Frontin'
  2. - P.I.M.P. youtube
  3. - Get Low
  4. - In Those Jeans
  5. - Right Thurr youtube
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August 24, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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August 24, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 2003 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 24, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:27 am and setting at 06:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2003.

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How old is someone born on August 24, 2003?


Someone born on August 24, 2003 is:

21 years 8 months old,

or 260 months and 9 days old,

or 1131 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7923 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2003?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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