The 18th of March, 2003, fell on a Tuesday. Day 77 of 2003. Decade: 2000s.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 18th of March, 2003:
United States: In Da Club - 50 Cent
United Kingdom: Spirit In The Sky - Gareth Gates
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Cradle 2 the Grave" was at the top of the box office on this date.
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 18th of March, 2003.
Iraq War build-up
The possibility of a US / UK invasion of Iraq becomes more and more likely. Anti-war protests spring up around the world as war draws closer. In February, UN Secretary of State Colin Powell presents evidence to the United Nations that Saddam is hiding unconventional weapons. In March, the US advises UN weapons inspectors to leave Baghdad.
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.
Halle Berry
American actress Halle Berry proves to be the flavour of the year when she is listed as the FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
Time Person of the Year 2003
"The American soldier" is listed as the Time Person of the Year for 2003. This is a nod towards the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.
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.
Freedom Fries
France's opposition to the Invasion of Iraq proved to be unpopular with many Americans. In February of 2003, a Cubbie's restaurant owner attracted media attention when he decided to rename "French Fries" to "Freedom Fries". The following month, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Bob Ney, enacted the same change-of-name in the lunchrooms of Capitol Hill. Several US restaurants followed suit, resulting in widespread media attention.
SARS
A viral respiratory disease called SARS breaks out in southern China, causing 774 deaths.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 18th of March:
16 years, 8 months and 23 days have passed since the 18th of March, 2003.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 12 of 2003.
Leap Year: 2003 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on the 18th of March, 2003, will be 16 years of age.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1047945600.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around the 18th of March, 2003:
19th of February, 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.
18th of March, 1996: The song "Return of the Mack" is released by R&B artist Mark Morrison.
Television
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
That's So Raven - Disney Channel sitcom starring Raven-Symone.
Without a Trace - TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.
CSI: Miami - Miami-based spin-off.
8 Simple Rules - Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.
The Wire - American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.
The Shield - Police drama.
24 - Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.
Smallville - TV show based on the Superman story.
Scrubs - Comedy show about a new group of medical students.
Alias - Spy action drama.
Computer Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Stealth shooter game.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - The fourth game in the series.
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven - First installment in the Mafia game series.
Battlefield 1942 - First-person shooter.
How old was I?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on the 18th of March, 2003.
Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about the 18th of March, 2003.
6,110 days have passed since this date.
527,904,000 seconds have passed since the 18th of March, 2003.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 615,888,000 times.
Since the 18th of March, 2003, earth has travelled approximately 272,398,464,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 87,984,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 45,399,744 steps. That's about 20,178 miles!
Since this date, 6,334,848 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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