What happened on Thursday May 22, 2003?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2003:

• UN Security Council Iraq Sanctions Lift On May 22, 2003, the United Nations Security Council voted to lift sanctions imposed on Iraq following the 2003 invasion. The decision aimed to facilitate the rebuilding of Iraq's economy and infrastructure, marking a significant shift in international policy towards the country. source: un.org
• Iraq Occupation Senate Hearing On May 22, 2003, the U.S. Senate held a hearing to discuss the ongoing occupation of Iraq following the 2003 invasion. The hearing addressed military operations, reconstruction efforts, and the political situation in Iraq, with testimony from military officials and policymakers. source: nytimes.com
• Annika Sörenstam Breaks PGA Tour Gender Barrier On May 22, 2003, professional golfer Annika Sörenstam became the first woman in 58 years to play in a PGA Tour event, participating in the Bank of America Colonial tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. Her participation was a historic moment in golf, challenging traditional gender barriers in the sport. source: pgatour.com
• General Tommy Franks Retirement U.S. General Tommy Franks announced his retirement after leading American forces during the military campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq, concluding a significant chapter in his distinguished military career.
• Los Angeles Angels Ownership Change Businessman Arturo Moreno completed the purchase of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from the Walt Disney Company for US$184 million, becoming the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball team.
• Sheffield Winter Gardens Official Opening Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Sheffield Winter Gardens, a modern architectural landmark and botanical space in the city of Sheffield, marking a significant cultural and urban development moment.

Events in 2003

May 22, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 22, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.64
• Apple AAPL: opens at $17.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.25

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2003:

• 1 USD = 117.23 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3746 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2942 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.08 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7153 GBP

May 22, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2003 can also be written as 5/22/2003 in the US and as 22/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 2003 in May 2003 calendar

May 22, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Sean Paul - Get Busy
2. 50 Cent - 21 Questions
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. Busta Rhymes - I Know What You Want
5. Fabolous - Can't Let You Go

May 22, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. R Kelly - Ignition Remix
2. Tomcraft - Loneliness
3. Busted - You Said No
4. Big Brovaz - Favourite Things
5. Craig David featuring Sting - Rise And Fall

May 22, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
2. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
3. Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo - Can't Let You Go
4. Sean Paul - Get Busy
5. Jaheim - Put That Woman First

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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May 22, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 May 22, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 01:02 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 May 22, 2003

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Someone born on May 22, 2003 is:

23 years and 2 days old,

or 276 months and 2 days old,

or 1200 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8403 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 2003.

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