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March 8, 2003

March 8, 2003, was a Saturday. It was the 67th day of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

21 years and 20 days have passed since March 8, 2003.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 8, 2003:

  • United States: "In Da Club" by 50 Cent
  • United Kingdom: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 8, 2003

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

  • In Da Club - 50 Cent
  • All I Have - Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J
  • Mesmerize - Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti
  • Miss You - Aaliyah
  • Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
Play the top songs 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.
Cradle 2 the Grave

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Cradle 2 the Grave" was at the top of the box office on March 8, 2003.

Facts

This date was 7,691 days ago. Approximately 256 months have passed. It was the 67th day of 2003, in week 10. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 85 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to March 8, 2003

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, March 8, 2003. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. In America, the song "In Da Club" by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts, while "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Cradle 2 the Grave is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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.

An American restaurant owner has recently attracted media attention by renaming "French Fries" as "Freedom Fries". This was in response to France's opposition to the invasion of Iraq. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Camoflauge, Barry White, Bob Hope, and Charles Bronson would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "ER", "Everybody Loves Raymond", "King of the Hill", and "Stargate SG-1".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "RuneScape", "Kingdom Hearts", "Animal Crossing", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dexter's Laboratory", "Johnny Bravo", "Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids", and "My Wife and Kids". Popular toys at the moment include HitClips audio player, Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Barbie B-Book Laptop, and Kasey the Kinderbot.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 8, 2003.

  • Freedom Fries.

    Freedom Fries

    France's opposition to the invasion of Iraq proved to be unpopular with many Americans. In February 2003, a Cubbie's restaurant owner attracted media attention when he decided to rename "French Fries" to "Freedom Fries". The following month, the Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Bob Ney, enacted the same change-of-name in the lunchrooms of Capitol Hill. Several restaurants followed suit, resulting in widespread media attention.
  • 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 March 8, 2003.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 8, 2003.

  • February 6, 2003: 50 Cent releases his album Get Rich or Die Tryin'.
  • February 7, 2003: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) is released.
  • February 10, 2003: China notifies the World Health Organisation about a SARS outbreak.
  • February 14, 2003: Wrestler Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are engaged.
  • February 15, 2003: More than 10 million people take part in global protests against the prospect of a war in Iraq.
  • February 17, 2003: The White Stripes release their song "Seven Nation Army".
  • February 19, 2003: 275 members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard are killed when an Iranian military Ilyushin Il-76 crashes into a mountain near Kerman in Iran.
  • February 20, 2003: 100 people are killed after a fire breaks out at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
  • February 21, 2003: The first episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher" is aired on television.
  • February 22, 2003: Boxing: Mike Tyson defeats Clifford Etienne.
  • February 25, 2003:
    • Eminem releases his single "Sing for the Moment".
    • Rapper Freeway releases the album "Philadelphia Freeway".
  • February 26, 2003:
    • The War in Darfur begins.
    • News of the SARS outbreak in China begins to go public.
  • February 27, 2003: TV host Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers) passes away at the age of 74.
  • March 4, 2003:
    • Sean Paul releases his single "Get Busy".
    • 50 Cent releases the song "21 Questions".
  • March 5, 2003: 17 Israeli civilians are killed in a suicide attack on a bus in Haifa, Israel.
  • March 7, 2003: The romantic comedy film "Bringing Down the House" is released.
  • This date: March 8, 2003
  • March 12, 2003: Elizabeth Smart is found alive in Sandy, Utah nine months after being kidnapped.
  • March 16, 2003: American activist Rachel Corrie is killed by an IDF bulldozer in a combat zone in the Gaza Strip.
  • March 17, 2003:
    • The US advises UN weapon inspectors to pull out of Iraq.
    • The first episode of the hidden camera TV show "Punk'd" is aired.
  • March 18, 2003: Dan Brown publishes his mystery novel "The Da Vinci Code.".
  • March 20, 2003: The Iraq War begins after coalition forces launch an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad.
  • March 21, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces begin a ground invasion of Iraq.
  • March 22, 2003: The social networking site Friendster is founded.
  • March 30, 2003:
    • WrestleMania XIX: Brock Lesnar defeats Kurt Angle at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.
    • Wrestling: Stone Cold Steve Austin takes part in his final match before retiring.
  • April 1, 2003:
    • Computer manufacturer Dell announces that it will no longer be supporting floppy disks on some of its products.
    • The White Stripes release their album "Elephant".
    • Lil' Kim and 50 Cent team up to release the song "Magic Stick".
  • April 3, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces reach the capital Baghdad.
  • April 7, 2003: Evanescence release their single "Bring Me to Life".
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 8, 2003, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 8, 2003 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2003

The following TV shows were popular in March 2003:

TV shows from March 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

Kids TV shows on March 8, 2003

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2003:

That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible

The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
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

Popular toys and games in 2003

Toys and games that were popular in 2003:

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 March 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
RuneScape 2001
RuneScape

Were you born on March 8, 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 March 8, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 8.

Freddie Prinze, Jr

Freddie Prinze, Jr

Actor
Born on March 8, 1976
He turned 27 on this day in 2003.

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Actor
Born on March 8, 1977
He turned 26 on this day in 2003.

Kat Von D

Kat Von D

Tattoo artist
Born on March 8, 1982
She turned 21 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on March 8, 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 March 8, 2003 was most likely conceived around June 15, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 8, 2003 is close to November 29, 2003.

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Stats for March 8, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 8, 2003:

  • 7,691 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,098 weeks have passed.
  • 664,502,400 seconds have passed since March 8, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 775,252,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 342,883,238,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 110,750,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 57,147,206 steps. That's roughly 25,399 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,974,029 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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