Friday February 28, 2003: on this day

February 28, 2003 was the 59th day of the year 2003, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 2003, who was born and died on February 28, 2003, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 2003, which were the most popular songs (ex. All I Have by Jennifer Lopez), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. Family Business) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 2003 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 2003?


February 28, 2003 was a Friday and it was the 59th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2003 can also be written as 2/28/2003 in the US and as 28/2/2003 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2003:

  • Jean chretien, canada's prime minister, stated that he believes regime change is dangerous and should not be allowed to lead to an invasion of iraq. he also indicated that international pressure should only focus on disarmament.
  • According to reports, around ps1bn worth of taxpayer money was contributed by the british government under margaret thatcher to iraq in the 1980s under saddam hussein. the majority of this money was used to build military infrastructure by british companies like gec-marconi.
  • Federal president thomas klestil swears in the new austrian government, which is again led by federal chancellor wolfgang schussel. after three months of negotiations after the november 24th 2002 general elections, schussel (austrian people's party), decided to keep the coalition formed with the right-of center austrian freedom party in 2000. jorg haider's future influence on federal politics was avoided, but ursula is now a member of the government.
  • Darren flutie, the canadian football's all-time leader in receptions, has retired.
  • Former prime minister vaclav klaus is elected president of the czech republic. after three unsuccessful attempts to replace vaclav havel, the county was without a president.
  • The 9th circuit court of the united states, located in san francisco, california, has affirmed its decision that the words "under godampquot in pledge of allegiance were unconstitutional." the bush administration is likely to appeal to the supreme court.
  • The united states government reversed its promise to send combat troops to the philippines to fight islamic terrorists. philippine opposition to the plan threatened to impeach president gloria macapagal arroyo if she allowed foreign troops to philippine soil, in violation of the philippine constitution.
  • Dreamarena, the european dreamcast online gaming network dreamarena, was shut down.

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February 28, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.86
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.00

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 118.09 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.4846 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3516 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 127.54 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6867 GBP

February 28, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Louvieroise - Genk : 2 - 2
  • St Truiden - Standard : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
  • Mainz - St Pauli : 1 - 1
  • Mannheim - Reutlingen : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Grenoble - Laval : 0 - 1
  • St Etienne - Niort : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Nice - Nantes : 1 - 1
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February 28, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 2003 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2003 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:36 am and setting at 04:19 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 28, 2003?


Famous people born on February 28, 2003:

  • Luka Gagnidze
  • Sofia Giustini
  • Joelson Fernandes
  • Cian Uijtdebroeks

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 2003: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 1 month old,

or 253 months and 22 days old,

or 1103 weeks

or 7721 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 2003?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2003.

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February 28, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2003:

  • Chris Brasher

    Guyanese-english runner and journalist, co-founded the london marathon (b. 1928).

  • Dinos Dimopoulos

    Greek screenwriter and film director (born in 1921).

  • Roger Michael Needham

    British cryptographer (born 1935).

  • Fidel Sanchez Hernandez

    President of el salvador (born 1917).

  • Elio Lotti
  • Marzio Morocutti
  • Pete Millar
  • Wladimiro Tulli
  • Albert Batteux
  • Manuel Ferrol

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 2003: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2003:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2003:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 24th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2003 was All I Have by Jennifer Lopez, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2003: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All I Have
  2. - In Da Club
  3. - Mesmerize
  4. - Bump, Bump, Bump
  5. - Miss You

February 28, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2003 was All The Things She Said by Tatu, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2003: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All The Things She Said
  2. - Stole
  3. - Cry Me A River
  4. - Stop Living The Lie
  5. - '03 Bonnie And Clyde

February 28, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2003: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - In Da Club
  2. - Miss You
  3. - Ignition
  4. - All I Have
  5. - Gossip Folks

February 28, 2003: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2003 was Que Me Quedes Tu by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

February 28, 2003: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2003 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 24th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Me Quedes Tu
  2. - Seduceme
  3. - Asi Es La Vida
  4. - Quizas
  5. - El Problema

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February 28, 2003: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 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

February 28, 2003: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

Family Business

Family Business

Release year: 2003

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Barbapapa autour du monde

Barbapapa autour du monde

Release year: 2003

Chappelle's Show

Chappelle's Show

Release year: 2003

Written by:

Directed by: Todd Broder

Starring: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Neal Brennan, Rudy Rush

Country: United States of America

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 2002

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Panique au village

Panique au village

Release year: 2002

February 28, 2003: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2003 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bush at War by Bob Woodward

Bush at War

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Bush at War shows in astonishing detail how a untested president with a broad vision for remaking world and war cabinet members, often at odds each other, responded to the September 11 terrorist attack and prepared to confront Iraq.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

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We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.

The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson

The Devil In The White City

By:

Erik Larson, #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, interweaves the true story of the 1893 World's Fair with the tale of the serial killer who used the fair as a lure to his victims

2nd Chance by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

2nd Chance

By:

A madman shoots at a crowd of children who are leaving a San Francisco Church. Miraculously, or was it intentional?-only one person is killed. An elderly black woman is then hanged.

Pattern Recognition by William Gibson

Pattern Recognition

By:

William Gibson's bestseller from coast to coast has received endless praises and acclaim. Pattern Recognition tells the story of a woman's search for the Now in the aftermath of 9/11.

February 28, 2003: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 2003 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

Platform: GameCube Microsoft Windows Mac OS X

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sega

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Sci-Fi

Publisher: Universal Interactive

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness

Disgaea: Hour of Darkness

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; NA Atlus (PS2); PAL Koei (PS2); AUS Square Enix (NDS); WW NIS America

Cyberchase: Castleblanca Quest

Cyberchase: Castleblanca Quest

Platform: PC

Genre: Edutainment

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On MARZ

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On MARZ

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Network

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on February 28, 2003?

On February 28, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2003?

On February 28, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2003?

On February 28, 2003 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 2003?

February 2003 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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