At A Glance

19 March 2003 at a glance

Day of the week
19 March 2003 was a Wednesday.
ARIA No. 1
The ARIA No. 1 was “All the Things She Said” by t.A.T.u..
Top Film of 2003
The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 2003 was The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Best-Selling Vehicle of 2003
Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 2003 was the Holden Commodore.
Star sign
The star sign for 19 March is Pisces.
Chinese zodiac
In the Chinese zodiac, 19 March 2003 fell in the Year of the Goat.
Birthstone
The birthstone for March is Aquamarine.
Moon phase
The moon phase on 19 March 2003 was Waning Gibbous.

On this day: 19 March

  • 1989 The Egyptian flag is raised at Taba, marking the end of Israeli occupation since the Six Days War in 1967 and the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in 1979.
  • 1990 The ethnic clashes of Târgu Mureș begin four days after the anniversary of the Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire.
  • 2003 United States President George W. Bush addresses the nation, announcing the invasion of Iraq.
  • 2008 GRB 080319B: A cosmic burst that is the farthest object visible to the naked eye is briefly observed.
  • 2011 Libyan Civil War: After the failure of Muammar Gaddafi's forces to take Benghazi, the French Air Force launches Opération Harmattan, beginning foreign military intervention in Libya.

Famous people born on 19 March

  • Theo Von, American stand-up comedian (born 1980)
  • Wyatt Earp, American police officer (1848–1929)
  • Andy Reid, American football player and coach (born 1958)
  • Hiroo Onoda, Japanese lieutenant (1922–2014)

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Events of 2003 in Australia

A selection from Wikipedia's '2003 in Australia'. Not a complete list.

  • 17 January – Batsman Darren Lehmann made a racist outburst during Australia's four-wicket victory at the Gabba. Lehmann shouted "black c-" while entering the dressing room after being run out.
  • 2–6 February – Cyclone Beni causes widespread flooding and damage in south-east Queensland, but also easing the drought in rural areas. Floodwaters claimed the life of a 67-year-old man on 5 February as he attempted to rescue a horse trapped in floodwaters near Rockhampton.
  • 16 February – Tens of thousands of Australian protestors join millions more in other cities around the world in the 2003 anti-war protests demonstrating against the Iraq War. These are the biggest street protests seen since the Vietnam War.

Life in Australia in 2003

Prime Minister

John Howard

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Petrol (per litre)

$0.95

Loaf of Bread

$2.30

Average House

$265,000

Weekly Wage

$930.00

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