What happened on Monday June 02, 2003?

Here's what happened on June 02, 2003:

• European Space Agency launches Mars Express mission The European Space Agency successfully launched the Mars Express mission on June 2, 2003. This mission aimed to explore the Martian atmosphere and surface, providing valuable data about the planet's geology and potential for past life. source: esa.int
• DOJ audit reveals civil rights violations On June 2, 2003, the Department of Justice released an audit highlighting civil rights violations within various law enforcement agencies. The report emphasized the need for reforms to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. source: justice.gov
• Tensions Escalate in Post-War Iraq On June 2, 2003, reports indicated escalating tensions and violence in post-war Iraq, including attacks on coalition forces and infrastructure, highlighting the challenges of stabilization efforts.
• President Bush Begins Middle East Diplomatic Tour U.S. President George W. Bush initiates a diplomatic tour of the Middle East, focusing on Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and working towards a two-state solution with reduced violence.
• Israel Addresses West Bank Settlement Outposts Israel announces plans to partially dismantle settlement outposts in the West Bank, addressing ongoing territorial disputes and potential peace negotiations.
• Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Detained Morgan Tsvangirai, prominent opposition leader in Zimbabwe, is detained and then released, coinciding with the start of a week-long protest against the government. He faces treason charges.
• Burke Marshall, Civil Rights Attorney and Politician Dies Burke Marshall, a prominent American lawyer and civil rights advocate who played a crucial role in the Justice Department during the Kennedy administration, passed away at the age of 81.
• FCC Modifies Media Ownership Rules The Federal Communications Commission announces significant changes to media ownership regulations, allowing a single owner to control up to 45% of media within a city, potentially impacting media diversity.
• Stephenie Meyer Conceives "Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer experiences the dream that inspires her first novel "Twilight", which would later become a global phenomenon, winning critical acclaim and being translated into twenty languages.
• Professional Wrestler Freddy Blassie Passes Away "Classy" Freddy Blassie, a legendary professional wrestler and influential wrestling manager known for his charismatic persona, died at the age of 85.
• UK Music Chart Topper Evanescence's "Bring Me To Life" leads the UK music charts for the week of June 2-8, 2003, highlighting the alternative rock genre's popularity.
• US Music Chart Topper 50 Cent's "21 Questions" tops the U.S. music charts for the week of June 2-8, 2003, representing the popular hip-hop music of the era.
• 2003 Maine Quarter Released The United States Mint begins circulating the 2003 Maine commemorative quarter, part of the popular 50 State Quarters Program that ran from 1999 to 2008.
• Culinary and Dessert Celebration Day June 2nd is recognized as Rotisserie Chicken Day and Rocky Road Day, celebrating popular food items with dedicated commemorative days.

Events in 2003

June 02, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 2003

June 02, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 02, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.53
• Apple AAPL: opens at $18.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.42
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.00

Exchange Rates on June 02, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.52 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.369 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2993 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.31 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7176 GBP

June 02, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 153rd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 2003 can also be written as 6/2/2003 in the US and as 2/6/2003 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 2003 in June 2003 calendar

Famous people died on June 02, 2003:

• Fred Blassie

  Fred Blassie was a legendary American professional wrestler known as 'Classy' Fred Blassie, who was a prominent figure in wrestling during...

• Alma Ricard

  Canadian broadcaster and philanthropist (b. 1906).

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on June 2nd

June 02, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. 50 Cent - 21 Questions
2. Sean Paul - Get Busy
3. Busta Rhymes - I Know What You Want
4. Fabolous - Can't Let You Go
5. Evanescence - Bring Me To Life

June 02, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 2003 was Bring Me To Life by Evanescence, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
2. R Kelly - Ignition Remix
3. Christina Aguilera - Fighter
4. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
5. Dannii Minogue - Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling

June 02, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
2. Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo - Can't Let You Go
3. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
4. Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent - Magic Stick
5. Monica - So Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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June 02, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 2003 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 June 02, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 10:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 2003

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Someone born on June 02, 2003 is:

22 years 10 months old,

or 274 months

or 1191 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8340 days old,

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