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January 5, 2003

January 5, 2003, was a Sunday. It was the 5th day of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

21 years, 2 months, and 23 days have passed since January 5, 2003.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 5, 2003:

  • United States: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
  • United Kingdom: "Sound Of The Underground" by Girls Aloud

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 5, 2003

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • Work It - Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
  • Air Force Ones - Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee
  • '03 Bonnie & Clyde - Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles
  • Jenny From The Block - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Styles & Jadakiss
Play the top singles from 2003
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2003. Take a trip back to the peak days of 50 Cent, Beyoncé, Sean Paul and the Black Eyed Peas.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was at the top of the box office on January 5, 2003.

Facts

This date occurred 7,753 days ago. Approximately 258 months have passed. It was the 5th day of 2003, in week 01. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on January 5, 2003, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 86 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 5, 2003

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is January 5, 2003, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

People are starting to return back to work and school after the Christmas holidays. In America, the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sound Of The Underground" by Girls Aloud is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Touched by an Angel", "JAG", "Sex and the City", and "The Wire". In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores.

People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses. Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Cameras on phones are quickly becoming the norm. However, the photographs that they take are still lacking in quality.

It's 2003, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of 50 Cent, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, Nelly, Evanescence, Chingy and Beyonce. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lana Clarkson, Curt Hennig, Fred Rogers, and Camoflauge would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "RuneScape", "Unreal Tournament 2003", "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2", and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Johnny Bravo", "My Wife and Kids", "Kim Possible", and "Jimmy Neutron". Children are playing with toys such as Chicken Dance Elmo, Micropets, LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets, and Lamaze Octotunes.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 5, 2003.

  • Coldplay - "Clocks"

    Coldplay - "Clocks"

    "Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.
  • 2003 in music.

    2003 in music

    Popular music artists in 2003 included Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Ja Rule, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, Evanescence, Beyoncé, Matchbox Twenty, Chingy, The Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Ashanti, and Kelis.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2003.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2003

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2003 were Jennifer Aniston, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Tiger Woods, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, Ben Affleck, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and The Rolling Stones.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2003?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2003?

    In 2003, the best NBA players were Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Ben Wallace, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Jamal Mashburn, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephon Marbury and Steve Nash.
  • Time Person of the Year 2003.

    Time Person of the Year 2003

    "The American soldier" was listed as the Time Person of the Year in 2003. This is a nod to the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.
  • Halle Berry.

    Halle Berry

    American actress Halle Berry was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
  • 2003 in movies.

    2003 in movies

    Movies released in 2003 included The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Finding Nemo, The Matrix Reloaded, Bruce Almighty, The Last Samurai, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Matrix Revolutions, X2, Bad Boys II, Hulk, Thirteen, School of Rock and Kill Bill: Volume 1.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2003, the best soccer players were Pavel NedvÄ›d, Thierry Henry, Paolo Maldini, Andriy Shevchenko, Zinedine Zidane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Raúl, Roberto Carlos, Gianluigi Buffon and David Beckham.
  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003.
  • The rise of camera phones.

    The rise of camera phones

    Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Iraq War build-up.

    Iraq War build-up

    At the start of 2003, the possibility of a US-led invasion of Iraq seemed more and more likely. Protests sprung up around the world as the war drew closer. In February 2003, US Secretary of State Colin Powell presented evidence to the United Nations that claimed Saddam was hiding unconventional weapons. The following month, the US advised UN weapons inspectors to leave Baghdad.
  • The SARS epidemic.

    The SARS epidemic

    A viral respiratory disease called SARS broke out in South China in November 2002. Over 8,000 cases of the virus were detected, and 774 deaths were reported in 37 countries.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • Nokia games such as Bounce.

    Nokia games such as Bounce

    During this period, you might have been playing simple mobile games such as Nokia's "Bounce", which was first released in July 2001.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.
  • Wallpaper is quickly dying off.

    Wallpaper is quickly dying off

    Wallpaper was quickly disappearing from people's homes during the early 2000s. By this stage, minimalist interior design trends were in vogue, and many people had already made the switch to using paint.
  • Floppy disks are being phased out.

    Floppy disks are being phased out

    The floppy disk was being phased out by this point, as the emergence of the CD-RW and faster Internet speeds had made it somewhat redundant.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on January 5, 2003.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 5, 2003.

  • December 12, 2002: Brazilian striker Ronaldo is awarded the 2002 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 13, 2002:
    • Maid in Manhattan (2002) is released.
    • The European Union announces that Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and seven other countries will become members on May 1st, 2004.
  • December 16, 2002: British pop group Girls Aloud release their debut single "Sound of the Underground".
  • December 18, 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is released.
  • December 20, 2002: Gangs of New York (2002) is released.
  • December 22, 2002: British musician Joe Strummer passes away due to a congenital heart defect.
  • December 24, 2002: Laci Peterson goes missing in California.
  • December 25, 2002: Catch Me If You Can (2002) is released.
  • December 28, 2002: LinkedIn is founded.
  • December 30, 2002: Motown singer Diana Ross is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Tucson, Arizona.
  • January 4, 2003: Cilla Black announces that she will be stepping down as the presenter of the British game show "Blind Date" after nearly 18 years.
  • This date: January 5, 2003
  • January 7, 2003: 50 Cent releases his single "In Da Club".
  • January 10, 2003: The romantic comedy film "Just Married", starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 11, 2003: The self-improvement reality series "Made" debuts on MTV.
  • January 12, 2003: Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb dies at the age of 53 due to complications of a twisted intestine.
  • January 13, 2003: The English pop punk band Busted release their single "Year 3000".
  • January 17, 2003: The first episode of "That's So Raven" is aired on Disney.
  • January 21, 2003: The Spire in Dublin, Ireland is completed.
  • January 23, 2003: The last signal is received from NASA's space probe Pioneer 10.
  • January 26, 2003:
    • Super Bowl XXXVII: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Oakland Raiders by 48-21 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
    • The domain name for the web comic "xkcd" is first registered.
  • January 30, 2003: British "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid is sentenced to life in prison by a US judge.
  • February 1, 2003: The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurs. All seven crew members are killed.
  • February 3, 2003: American record producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson at his mansion in Alhambra, California.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 5, 2003, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 5, 2003 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 2003

Television shows that people were watching in January 2003:

TV shows from January 2003.

Without a Trace
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
The Wire
The Wire
The Shield
The Shield
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Home Movies
Home Movies
The Office (UK version).
The Office (UK version).
Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Boston Public
Boston Public
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Andromeda
Andromeda
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Angel
Angel
The West Wing
The West Wing
Futurama
Futurama
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Becker
Becker
Charmed
Charmed
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
The Royle Family
The Royle Family

Cars in 2003

2003 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford F-Series (eleventh generation), the Chrysler Crossfire, the Toyota Prius (XW20), the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, the BMW X3, and the Mazda 3.

Cars in 2003.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 2003

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins

My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Static Shock
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Rocket Power
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
Pokemon
Pokemon
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Little Bear
Little Bear
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
Friends
Rugrats
Rugrats
Toys

Toys in 2003

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Lamaze Octotunes
Lamaze Octotunes
Kasey the Kinderbot
Kasey the Kinderbot
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Cranium Cadoo
Cranium Cadoo
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
Playmobil Airport
Playmobil Airport
Micropets
Micropets
FurReal Friends
FurReal Friends
KG Racer automites
KG Racer automites
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Chicken Dance Elmo
Chicken Dance Elmo
The Nintendo GameCube
The Nintendo GameCube
The Xbox
The Xbox
What's Her Face (doll)
What's Her Face (doll)
Pixter drawing tablet
Pixter drawing tablet
The Game Boy Advance
The Game Boy Advance
Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2
HitClips audio player
HitClips audio player
Finger skateboards
Finger skateboards
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2003.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2002
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 2002
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Ratchet & Clank 2002
Ratchet & Clank
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 2002
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Unreal Tournament 2003
Animal Crossing 2002
Animal Crossing
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven 2002
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Medieval: Total War 2002
Medieval: Total War
Battlefield 1942 2002
Battlefield 1942
Medal of Honor: Frontline 2002
Medal of Honor: Frontline
Kingdom Hearts 2002
Kingdom Hearts
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 2002
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
RuneScape 2001
RuneScape

Were you born on January 5, 2003?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2003.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 5, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 5.

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Actor
Born on January 5, 1931
He turned 72 on this day in 2003.

Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson

Musician
Born on January 5, 1969
He turned 34 on this day in 2003.

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Actor
Born on January 5, 1975
He turned 28 on this day in 2003.

Deadmau5

Deadmau5

Music producer
Born on January 5, 1981
He turned 22 on this day in 2003.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 5:

  • Twelfth Night (Sweden)
USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 5, 2003.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 5, 2003 was most likely conceived around April 14, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 5, 2003 is close to September 28, 2003.

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Stats for January 5, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 5, 2003:

  • 7,753 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,107 weeks have passed.
  • 669,859,200 seconds have passed since January 5, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 781,502,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 345,647,347,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 111,643,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 57,607,891 steps. That's roughly 25,604 miles!
  • Since this date, 8,038,310 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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