What happened on Monday December 29, 2003?

About December 29th, 2003, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States Department of Homeland Security announced new security protocols requiring armed personnel on airlines when intelligence suggests potential threats, reflecting heightened post-9/11 security measures.
  • Day of the week: December 29th, 2003 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Lose Yourself by Eminem
  • #1 UK song: Leave Right Now by Will Young
  • Popular movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers directed by Peter Jackson

More about December 29th, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on December 29th, 2003.

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December 29, 2003: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 2003:

  • US Homeland Security Airline Security Directive The United States Department of Homeland Security announced new security protocols requiring armed personnel on airlines when intelligence suggests potential threats, reflecting heightened post-9/11 security measures.
  • FBI Almanac Warning The FBI issued a memo to law enforcement warning about potential terrorist planning using information from almanacs, demonstrating the extreme caution in counterterrorism efforts post-9/11.
  • Assassination of Archbishop Michael Courtney Archbishop Michael Courtney was tragically killed in a violent ambush in Burundi, shot multiple times while in his vehicle, highlighting the ongoing political instability in the region.
  • Extinction of Akkala Sami Language The Akkala Sami language became extinct with the death of its last known speaker, marking a significant loss for linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Altered Photo of Fidel Castro Controversy Cuban officials investigated an incident where a photo of Fidel Castro in the government newspaper Granma was manipulated to resemble Adolf Hitler, sparking intrigue about media manipulation.
  • Death of Bob Monkhouse Bob Monkhouse, a beloved English comedian and game show host known for his wit and entertainment prowess, passed away at age 75.
  • Birth of Princess Vittoria of Savoy Princess Vittoria of Savoy was born, daughter of Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont, and Clotilde Courau, continuing the royal lineage of the House of Savoy.
  • Death of Dinsdale Landen Dinsdale Landen, a prominent English actor with a distinguished career, died at age 71 after battling cancer.
  • Death of Earl Hindman Earl Hindman, an American actor known for his roles in television and film, passed away at age 61 due to lung cancer.

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December 29, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 29, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 29, 2003:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.91
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.21
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $93.10

Exchange Rates on December 29, 2003:

  • 1 USD = 106.98 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.309 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2482 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.64 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.7045 GBP

December 29, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Southampton - Arsenal : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was December 29, 2003?


December 29, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 2003 can also be written as 12/29/2003 in the US and as 29/12/2003 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 2003 in December 2003 calendar

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December 29, 2003: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 2003:

  • Bob Monkhouse

    Renowned British comedian famous for his witty one-liners, TV hosting, and comedy performances.

  • Earl Hindman

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December 29, 2003: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 29, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 2003 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

  1. - Lose Yourself youtube
  2. - Work It youtube
  3. - Air Force Ones youtube
  4. - '03 Bonnie & Clyde youtube
  5. - Jenny From The Block youtube

December 29, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 2003 was Leave Right Now by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

  1. - Leave Right Now youtube
  2. - Sound Of The Underground youtube
  3. - I'm Your Man youtube
  4. - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) youtube
  5. - Changes youtube

December 29, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 2003 was Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

  1. - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
  2. - Work It
  3. - Bump, Bump, Bump
  4. - Air Force Ones
  5. - Miss You youtube
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December 29, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

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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 29, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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December 29, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 11:44 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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How old is someone born on December 29, 2003?


Someone born on December 29, 2003 is:

21 years 4 months old,

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or 1114 weeks and 2 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 2003?

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