What happened on Wednesday March 12, 2003?

Here's what happened on March 12, 2003:

• UK Prime Minister Blair proposes UN resolution on Iraq On March 12, 2003, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair presented a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, seeking authorization for military action against Iraq. The proposal aimed to enforce Iraq's compliance with UN weapons inspections and disarmament obligations. source: theguardian.com
• Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić On March 12, 2003, Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić was assassinated in Belgrade. He was fatally shot by a sniper while exiting his vehicle outside the Serbian government headquarters. The assassination led to a state of emergency and a massive police operation to apprehend those responsible. source: washingtonpost.com
• Elizabeth Smart found after nine months in captivity On March 12, 2003, Elizabeth Smart, a 15-year-old American girl who had been abducted from her home in Utah in June 2002, was found alive. She was discovered in Sandy, Utah, nine months after her abduction, and was reunited with her family. source: cnn.com
• Indonesian General convicted of human rights abuses On March 12, 2003, Indonesian General Adam Damiri was convicted by a Jakarta court for his role in human rights abuses during the 1999 East Timor crisis. He was sentenced to three years in prison for failing to prevent the violence that led to the deaths of hundreds of people. source: theguardian.com
• European Court Ruling on Kurdish Leader The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the trial of Abdullah Ocalan, Kurdish leader, was not conducted fairly.
• Death of Lynne Thigpen Lynne Thigpen, a prominent American actress known for her diverse roles in theater, television, and film, passed away at the age of 54.
• Vicente Fox's Medical Procedure Mexican President Vicente Fox underwent an emergency back operation to address a herniated disk.

Events in 2003

March 12, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 2003

March 12, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 12, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.81
• General Electric GE: opens at $23.22
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.25

Exchange Rates on March 12, 2003:

• 1 USD = 117.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4756 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3346 CHF
• 1 EUR = 129.05 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6826 GBP

March 12, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Caen - Nancy : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Portsmouth - Norwich : 3 - 2
• Reading - Wolves : 0 - 1
• Sheffield United - Burnley : 4 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swindon - Cheltenham : 0 - 3

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Stirling - Montrose : 0 - 3

March 12, 2003 was a Wednesday and it was the 71st day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 2003 can also be written as 3/12/2003 in the US and as 12/3/2003 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 2003 in March 2003 calendar

Famous people died on March 12, 2003:

• Lynne Thigpen

  Lynne Thigpen was an American actress and singer, best known for her roles in television, film, and theater. Her distinctive voice and commanding presence made her a notable figure, especially in children's programming and dramatic arts. [bio]

• Howard Fast

  Howard Fast was a prolific American novelist and screenwriter known for historical fiction works like 'Spartacus' and 'The Immigrants'.

• Andrei Kivilev

  Professional Kazakh cyclist who tragically died during a professional cycling race in 2003, marking a significant moment in cycling history.

• Zoran Đinđić

  Serbian philosopher and politician, 6th prime minister of serbia (b. 1952).

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on March 12th

March 12, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
3. Ja Rule - Mesmerize
4. Aaliyah - Miss You
5. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

March 12, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
2. Gareth Gates & The Kumars - Spirit In The Sky
3. Tatu - All The Things She Said
4. Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
5. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

March 12, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. R. Kelly - Ignition
3. Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That
4. Aaliyah - Miss You
5. JAY-Z - Excuse Me Miss

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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March 12, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 2003 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 March 12, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:29 am and setting at 03:23 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 2003

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Someone born on March 12, 2003 is:

23 years and 23 days old,

or 276 months and 23 days old,

or 1203 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8424 days old,

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