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see horoscope and birth chart for August 31, 2003What happened on Sunday August 31, 2003?
About August 31st, 2003, in brief:
- Historical events: Prominent Shia Muslim leader Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim was killed in a terrorist bombing near a mosque in Najaf, Iraq. The attack also resulted in the deaths of approximately 100 worshippers, marking a significant moment of sectarian violence in post-Saddam Iraq.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 2003 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing 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 31st, 2003? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 2003.
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August 31, 2003: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 2003:
- Assassination of Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim Prominent Shia Muslim leader Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim was killed in a terrorist bombing near a mosque in Najaf, Iraq. The attack also resulted in the deaths of approximately 100 worshippers, marking a significant moment of sectarian violence in post-Saddam Iraq.
- Funeral and Arrests Following Ayatollah's Assassination Large crowds attended the funeral of Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al Hakim. Iraqi police arrested 19 individuals, many of them foreigners allegedly linked to al-Qaeda, in connection with the bombing.
- US Military Interrogation Techniques Transfer Major General Geoffrey Miller, Warden of Guantánamo Bay prison, arrived at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq to provide instruction on interrogation techniques previously used at his facility, a decision that would later become controversial.
- EPA Declassifies Carbon Dioxide The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declassified carbon dioxide as a pollutant, potentially leading to reduced industrial emission restrictions. This decision came after over a decade of scientific debate about carbon dioxide's role in global warming.
- Iraq Security Discussions American and Iraqi officials explored the possibility of forming large militias or paramilitary forces to improve security in Iraq during the ongoing occupation.
- Jemaah Islamiyah Terrorism Manifesto A 40-page manifesto detailing Jemaah Islamiyah's terrorism plans was revealed, outlining a suicide bombing campaign aimed at transforming Asia and the Pacific into Islamic provinces. The document highlighted the group's sophisticated organizational structure.
- Military Engagement in Afghanistan U.S. and Afghan forces engaged in combat with Taliban fighters in mountainous regions near the Pakistani border, specifically around Shkin. Soldiers were killed during these operations, indicating ongoing resistance and instability.
August 31, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 31, 2003: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Bologna - Parma : 2 - 2
- Brescia - Chievo : 1 - 1
- Inter - Modena : 2 - 0
- Juventus - Empoli : 5 - 1
- Lazio - Lecce : 4 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Bergen - Lokeren : 1 - 1
- Genk - Mouscron : 2 - 0
- Gent - Heusden Zolder : 2 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Celta - Murcia : 1 - 1
- Santander - Mallorca : 2 - 1
- Sevilla - Ath Madrid : 1 - 0
- Zaragoza - La Coruna : 0 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Ciudad de Murcia - Recreativo : 1 - 1
- Eibar - Algeciras : 2 - 1
- Leganes - Salamanca : 0 - 0
- Numancia - Cordoba : 1 - 0
- Sp Gijon - Getafe : 0 - 2
What day of the week was August 31, 2003?
August 31, 2003 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 2003 can also be written as 8/31/2003 in the US and as 31/8/2003 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 2003: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 2003 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
- Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
- Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
- Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
- Beyonce - Crazy In Love
August 31, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
- Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
- 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
- Chingy - Right Thurr
- Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
August 31, 2003: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 31, 2003: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 2003 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 10:20 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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2003
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How old is someone born on August 31, 2003?
Someone born on August 31, 2003 is:
21 years 8 months old,
or 260 months and 3 days old,
or 1130 weeks and 6 days old,
or 7916 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2003?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2003?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2003.
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