Sports History Dec 25 The ill-fated Beagle 2 probe which was released from the Mars Express Spacecraft on December 19, disappears shortly before its scheduled landing. Dec 26 A magnitude 6.6 earthquake devastates southeast Iranian city of Bam, killing tens of thousands and destroying the citadel of Arg-é Bam.
What is special on 5th December?
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated on 5 December every year. This day provides a chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, values and promote their work among their communities, etc.
What happened on December 13th 2003?
Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a farmhouse in Adwar, Iraq.
What was happening in November 2003?
World. U.S. Helicopter Downed in Iraq (Nov. 2) In the single deadliest strike since the Iraq war began, guerrillas shoot down an American helicopter, killing 16 U.S. soldiers and injuring 21 others.
Are December babies special?
December babies are the least likely to suffer from major disease. Some research indicates that babies born in December have the greatest chance of avoiding major diseases such as neurological disease, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and reproductive diseases.
What sports events happened in 2003?
Sporting Highlights for 2003
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jan | Tennis Australia Open won by Andre Agassi and Serena Williams |
| Feb | Super Bowl held in San Diego won by Tampa Bay |
| April | Golf Masters won by Mike Weir |
| May | Tennis French Open won by Juan Carlos Ferrero and Justine Henin (Belgium) |
What was in the news in 2003?
Terrorists strike in Saudi Arabia, killing 34 at Western compound; Al-Qaeda suspected (May 12). The U.S. declares official end to combat operations in Iraq (May 1). First Palestinian prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, sworn in (April 29). Baghdad falls to U.S. troops (April 9).
How many years is it from 2003 to now?
The number of years from 2003 to 2021 is 18 years.
What was happening in August 2003?
Aug 5 A car bomb explodes in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta outside the Marriott Hotel killing 12 and injuring 150. Aug 10 The highest temperature ever recorded in the UK – 38.5°C (101.3°F) in Kent . Aug 14 Widescale power blackout in the northeast United States and Canada.
