What happened on Monday August 18, 2003?

Here's what happened on August 18, 2003:

• Al Qaeda audio tape broadcast On August 18, 2003, an audio tape purportedly from Al Qaeda was broadcast, threatening further attacks. This tape was part of a series of communications aimed at instilling fear and asserting the group's presence. The message was analyzed for its implications on global security. source: reuters.com
• Al Qaeda claims blackout responsibility On August 18, 2003, Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a major blackout affecting several regions. This claim was part of their strategy to demonstrate operational capabilities and disrupt normalcy. The blackout raised concerns about national security and infrastructure vulnerabilities. source: reuters.com
• Murder of Zachary Turner in Newfoundland On August 18, 2003, Zachary Turner was murdered in Newfoundland, a case that drew significant media attention. The incident raised discussions about domestic violence and child protection laws in Canada. It highlighted the need for reforms in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. source: cbc.ca

Events in 2003

August 18, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 2003

August 18, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.86
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.56
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.05

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2003:

• 1 USD = 119.51 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3903 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3888 CHF
• 1 EUR = 133.22 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7011 GBP

August 18, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Lierse - Germinal : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Nurnberg : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - QPR : 2 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Guimaraes - Leiria : 1 - 0

August 18, 2003 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2003 can also be written as 8/18/2003 in the US and as 18/8/2003 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2003 in August 2003 calendar

Famous people died on August 18, 2003:

• Tony Jackson

  English rock musician and bass player of the popular 1960s beat group The Searchers, known for hits like 'Needles and Pins'.

Famous people who died in 2003

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2003 was Crazy In Love by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Beyonce - Crazy In Love
2. Chingy - Right Thurr
3. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
4. Nelly - Shake Ya Tailfeather
5. Lumidee - Never Leave You - Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh!

August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 2003 was Breathe by Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
2. Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
3. Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
4. Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
5. Beyonce - Crazy In Love

August 18, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2003 was Frontin' by Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
2. 50 Cent - P.I.M.P.
3. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins - Get Low
4. Ginuwine - In Those Jeans
5. Chingy - Right Thurr

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2003 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 01:34 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 18, 2003

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Someone born on August 18, 2003 is:

22 years 7 months old,

or 271 months and 16 days old,

or 1180 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2003?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2003.

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