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March 31, 2003

March 31, 2003, was a Monday. It was the 90th day of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

20 years, 11 months, and 28 days have passed since March 31, 2003.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Popular songs

On March 31, 2003, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "In Da Club" by 50 Cent
  • United Kingdom: "Make Luv" by Room 5

The music charts on March 31, 2003

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • In Da Club - 50 Cent
  • Ignition - R. Kelly
  • All I Have - Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J
  • Miss You - Aaliyah
  • Picture - Kid Rock Featuring Sheryl Crow
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.
Head of State

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Head of State".

Facts

This date occurred 7,668 days ago. Approximately 256 months have passed. It was the 90th day of 2003, in week 14. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on March 31, 2003, are now 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 85 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 31, 2003

Let's go back to the 2000s.

The date is March 31, 2003, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. In America, the song "In Da Club" by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts, while "Make Luv" by Room 5 is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Head of State 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 "Frasier", "7th Heaven", "Charmed", and "Fear Factor". 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.

People are playing video games such as "RuneScape", "Animal Crossing", "Unreal Tournament 2003", and "Ratchet & Clank". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Pokemon", "Ed, Edd n Eddy", "My Wife and Kids", and "The Fairly OddParents". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox, the Nintendo GameCube, FurReal Friends, and Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 31, 2003.

  • Iraq Invasion.

    Iraq Invasion

    The invasion of Iraq was in full swing at this time. On March 20th, 2003, coalition forces entered Iraq. By April, the capital city of Baghdad had fallen. On May 1st, 2003, US President George W. Bush announced that major combat operations in Iraq had ended.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 31, 2003.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: March 31, 2003
  • 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".
  • April 9, 2003:
    • Iraq War: A statue of Saddam Hussein is destroyed in Firdos Square in Baghdad.
    • Iraq War: Coalition forces seize control of Baghdad.
  • April 11, 2003: The comedy film "Anger Management" is released.
  • April 13, 2003: 21 students are killed when a bus is involved in a serious road collision near Vale of Tempe, Greece.
  • April 14, 2003: The body of missing woman Laci Peterson is discovered in San Francisco Bay.
  • April 15, 2003: Iraq War: U.S. forces take control of Tikrit.
  • April 16, 2003: Michael Jordan plays his last professional basketball game.
  • April 18, 2003: Scott Peterson is arrested for the murder of his wife Laci Peterson.
  • April 21, 2003: English pop group S Club 7 announce that they will be breaking up.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 31, 2003, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 31, 2003 falls under the Falcon.
  • 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

Television shows in March 2003

In March 2003, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from March 2003.

Punk'd
Punk'd
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

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 March 2003

If you were a kid on March 31, 2003, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Toys in 2003

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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.

Championship Manager 4 2003
Championship Manager 4
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 31, 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 31, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 31.

Rene Descartes

Rene Descartes

Philosopher Deceased
Born on March 31, 1596
He was not alive on this date.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer Deceased
Born on March 31, 1685
He was not alive on this date.

William Daniels

William Daniels

Actor
Born on March 31, 1927
He turned 76 on this day in 2003.

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Actor
Born on March 31, 1943
He turned 60 on this day in 2003.

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

Actress
Born on March 31, 1948
She turned 55 on this day in 2003.

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Actor
Born on March 31, 1971
He turned 32 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on March 31, 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 31, 2003 was most likely conceived around July 8, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 31, 2003 is close to December 22, 2003.

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Stats for March 31, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 31, 2003:

  • 7,668 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,095 weeks have passed.
  • 662,518,800 seconds have passed since March 31, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 772,938,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 341,859,700,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 110,419,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 56,976,617 steps. That's roughly 25,323 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,950,226 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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