What happened on Monday March 17, 2003?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2003:

• UN orders personnel evacuation from Iraq On March 17, 2003, the United Nations ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from Iraq due to the escalating tensions and impending military action. This decision was part of the broader international response to the situation in Iraq leading up to the war. source: un.org
• Bush issues ultimatum to Saddam Hussein On March 17, 2003, U.S. President George W. Bush issued an ultimatum to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, demanding his departure from power within 48 hours or face military action. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Robin Cook resigns from British Cabinet over Iraq War On March 17, 2003, Robin Cook, the British Foreign Secretary, resigned from the Cabinet in protest against the government's decision to go to war in Iraq. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Merrill Lynch Settles Enron Fraud Case Merrill Lynch and its former executives reach a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the Enron security fraud case, representing one of the most significant penalties in securities-related civil litigation.
• Canada Declines Participation in Iraq Invasion Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announces Canada's decision to not participate in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, demonstrating international divergence on the military intervention.

Events in 2003

March 17, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2003

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March 17, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.52
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.00

Exchange Rates on March 17, 2003:

• 1 USD = 118.4 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.4709 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3794 CHF
• 1 EUR = 125.98 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6775 GBP

March 17, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Mannheim - Freiburg : 0 - 3

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Siena - Ancona : 0 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Varzim - Guimaraes : 0 - 1

March 17, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 76th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2003 can also be written as 3/17/2003 in the US and as 17/3/2003 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2003 in March 2003 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2003:

• Su Buqing

  Renowned Chinese mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to mathematical research and academic development in 20th...

• Rita Panasis

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. 50 Cent - In Da Club
2. Jennifer Lopez - All I Have
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. Ja Rule - Mesmerize
5. Aaliyah - Miss You

March 17, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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 17, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2003 was In Da Club by 50 Cent, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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March 17, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2003 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 17, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 06:29 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 17, 2003

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Someone born on March 17, 2003 is:

23 years and 19 days old,

or 276 months and 19 days old,

or 1202 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8420 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2003?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2003.

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