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October 13, 2003

October 13, 2003, was a Monday. It was the 286th day of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

20 years, 5 months, and 6 days have passed since October 13, 2003.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on October 13, 2003?

  • The first episode of the reality dating show "Room Raiders" is aired on MTV.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 13, 2003:

  • United States: "Baby Boy" by Beyonce
  • United Kingdom: "Where Is The Love" by The Black Eyed Peas

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 13, 2003

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

  • Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
  • Shake Ya Tailfeather - Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee
  • Get Low - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins
  • Right Thurr - Chingy
  • Frontin' - Pharrell Featuring Jay-Z
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.
Kill Bill Vol. 1

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Kill Bill Vol. 1" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 7,463 days ago. Approximately 249 months have passed. It was the 286th day of 2003, in week 42. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on October 13, 2003, are now 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 83 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 13, 2003

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is October 13, 2003, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Baby Boy" by Beyonce is at the top of the singles charts, while "Where Is The Love" by The Black Eyed Peas is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Kill Bill Vol. 1 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", "That '70s Show", "The Sopranos", and "Angel".

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. Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online.

A flash animation of badgers singing "badger, badger, badger" has become a viral hit on the Internet. The animation, which loops indefinitely, was published by British animator Jonti Picking in September 2003. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Crash Holly, Jonathan Brandis, Soulja Slim, and Pat Tillman would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Unreal Tournament 2003", "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", "Ratchet & Clank", and "Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Johnny Bravo", "Bob the Builder", "Grounded for Life", and "Kim Possible". Children are playing with toys such as HitClips audio player, Barbie B-Book Laptop, LEGO Clikits, and Bulls Eye Ball.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 13, 2003.

  • David Blaine is living in a glass box above the River Thames.

    David Blaine is living in a glass box above the River Thames

    American illusionist David Blaine was performing an endurance stunt in London. From September 5th to October 19th, Blaine lived in a transparent Plexiglas case that was suspended above the River Thames in London.
  • Flash Mob.

    Flash Mob

    From mid-2003 onward, the term "flash mob" became popular. The phrase was used to describe organized groups of people who suddenly began dancing together in public places.
  • The Da Vinci Code.

    The Da Vinci Code

    Dan Brown's thriller novel "The Da Vinci Code" was released in March 2003. The book became a huge commercial success, selling more than 80 million copies.
  • 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 Nedvěd, 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.
  • 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 October 13, 2003.

  • September 13, 2003: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez announce that they have postponed their wedding a day before it is due to take place.
  • September 15, 2003: English singer Rachel Stevens releases her debut single "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex".
  • September 16, 2003: The video game "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" is released for the PlayStation and Xbox.
  • September 22, 2003: Former British boxer Frank Bruno is taken from his home under the provisions of the Mental Health Act.
  • September 23, 2003: The first episode of One Tree Hill is aired.
  • September 29, 2003: The song "Mr. Brightside" is released by rock band The Killers.
  • September 30, 2003:
    • Robert Kardashian passes away from cancer.
    • Kanye West releases his debut single "Through the Wire".
  • October 1, 2003: Imageboard website 4chan is founded.
  • October 2, 2003: OutKast release the single "The Way You Move".
  • October 4, 2003: Twenty-one Israelis are killed when a suicide bomber attacks the "Maxim" restaurant in Haifa, Israel.
  • October 7, 2003:
    • 13-year-old Ryan Halligan commits suicide after being relentlessly bullied by his classmates.
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger is voted in as the new Governor of California.
  • October 10, 2003:
    • Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) is released in movie theaters.
    • School of Rock (2003), starring Jack Black, is released in cinemas.
  • This date: October 13, 2003
  • October 17, 2003: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) is released in cinemas.
  • October 19, 2003: Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II.
  • October 20, 2003: No Doubt release their single "It's My Life".
  • October 21, 2003: It is announced that actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • October 24, 2003:
    • Rapper "Half a Mill" is shot dead in the Albany Projects in Brooklyn, New York.
    • The supersonic passenger airliner "the Concorde" is officially retired.
    • The film "Scary Movie 3" is released.
  • October 25, 2003: Wrestler Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are married.
  • October 26, 2003: The first episode of the reality TV show "Viva La Bam" is aired on MTV.
  • October 28, 2003:
    • 16-year-old Cesc Fàbregas makes his first team debut for Arsenal.
    • Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are married.
    • The video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" is released.
  • October 29, 2003:
    • The first Call of Duty game is released.
    • LeBron James makes his NBA debut.
    • UK politics: Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith resigns after failing to win a vote of confidence.
  • November 1, 2003: Charlene Downes (14) goes missing in Blackpool, England.
  • November 3, 2003:
    • The game "True Crime: Streets of LA" is released.
    • 14-year-old Charlene Downes goes missing in Blackpool, England.
  • November 4, 2003: Mark Zuckerberg registers the website Facemash.
  • November 5, 2003:
    • The Matrix Revolutions (2003) is released.
    • Serial killer Gary Ridgway pleads guilty to 48 murders.
    • Soham murders: The trial of Ian Huntley for the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells begins at the Old Bailey in London.
  • November 6, 2003: WWE wrestler Crash Holly (Michael Lockwood) commits suicide.
  • November 7, 2003: The Christmas movie Elf (2003) is released in cinemas.
  • November 11, 2003: The final episode of the animated TV series "The Angry Beavers" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • November 12, 2003: 1990s teen actor Jonathan Brandis commits suicide.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 13, 2003, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 13, 2003 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on October 13, 2003

TV audiences were watching the following shows on October 13, 2003:

TV shows from October 2003.

Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
The O.C.
The O.C.
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

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 October 2003

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

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
Teen Titans

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
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
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
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:

Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Namco TV Games
Namco TV Games
Bulls Eye Ball
Bulls Eye Ball
Justice League Figures
Justice League Figures
LEGO Clikits
LEGO Clikits
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Hokey Pokey Elmo
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 October 2003.

The Simpsons Hit & Run 2003
The Simpsons Hit & Run
Soulcalibur II 2003
Soulcalibur II
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2003
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 2003
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
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
Medieval: Total War 2002
Medieval: Total War
Medal of Honor: Frontline 2002
Medal of Honor: Frontline
Kingdom Hearts 2002
Kingdom Hearts
RuneScape 2001
RuneScape

Were you born on October 13, 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 October 13, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 13.

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

British Prime Minister Deceased
Born on October 13, 1925
She turned 78 on this day in 2003.

Paul Simon

Paul Simon

Musician
Born on October 13, 1941
He turned 62 on this day in 2003.

Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice

Former NFL player
Born on October 13, 1962
He turned 41 on this day in 2003.

Ashanti

Ashanti

Singer
Born on October 13, 1980
She turned 23 on this day in 2003.

Raquel Lee

Raquel Lee

Actress
Born on October 13, 1986
She turned 17 on this day in 2003.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

US politician
Born on October 13, 1989
She turned 14 on this day in 2003.

Jimin

Jimin

BTS member
Born on October 13, 1995
He turned 8 on this day in 2003.

Caleb McLaughlin

Caleb McLaughlin

Actor
Born on October 13, 2001
He turned 2 on this day in 2003.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 13:

  • Thanksgiving (Canada)
  • Columbus Day (USA)
USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 13, 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 October 13, 2003 was most likely conceived around January 20, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 13, 2003 is close to July 5, 2004.

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Stats for October 13, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 13, 2003:

  • 7,463 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,066 weeks have passed.
  • 644,806,800 seconds have passed since October 13, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 752,274,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 332,720,308,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 107,467,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 55,453,385 steps. That's roughly 24,646 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,737,682 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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