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December 18, 2003

December 18, 2003, was a Thursday. It was the 352nd day of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

20 years, 3 months, and 10 days have passed since December 18, 2003.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on December 18, 2003:

  • Serial killer Gary Ridgway is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
  • Michael Jackson is charged with seven counts of child molestation.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 18, 2003:

  • United States: "Hey Ya" by Outkast
  • United Kingdom: "Changes" by Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 18, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Hey Ya! - OutKast
  • Stand Up - Ludacris Featuring Shawnna
  • The Way You Move - OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown
  • Milkshake - Kelis
  • Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
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.
Something's Gotta Give

Top movie

The movie "Something's Gotta Give" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 7,406 days ago. Approximately 247 months have passed. It was the 352nd day of 2003, in week 51. The decade was the 2000s. The end of 2003 was just 13 days away. People born on this day are currently 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 82 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 18, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Thursday, December 18, 2003. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2003 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio.

In America, the song "Hey Ya" by Outkast is at the top of the singles charts, while "Changes" by Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Something's Gotta Give 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. 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 Pat Tillman, Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, and Marlon Brando would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "That '70s Show", "Charmed", "Futurama", and "The Wire".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Unreal Tournament 2003", "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2", "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4", and "Need for Speed: Underground". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Johnny Bravo", "7th Heaven", "The Powerpuff Girls", and "Jackie Chan Adventures". Popular toys at the moment include Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa, Cranium Cadoo, Hokey Pokey Elmo, and LEGO Clikits.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 18, 2003.

  • Christmas 2003.

    Christmas 2003

    The Christmas period of 2003 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • 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 was being played in movie theaters. The movie went on to gross over $1.1 billion.
  • Saddam Hussein is captured.

    Saddam Hussein is captured

    Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was captured by US forces in Tikrit in December 2003. Saddam had been on the run since the capture of Baghdad in April.
  • Michael Jackson is arrested.

    Michael Jackson is arrested

    On November 20th, 2003, pop legend Michael Jackson was arrested by police in California and charged with "lewd or lascivious acts" with a child younger than 14. His arrest took place two days after the authorities searched his home at the Neverland Ranch.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 December 18, 2003.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 18, 2003.

  • November 18, 2003: Massachusetts becomes the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage.
  • November 22, 2003:
    • England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup after beating Australia 20-17.
    • Model Carmen Electra and Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro are married.
  • November 26, 2003:
    • Rapper Soulja Slim is shot dead in New Orleans, Louisiana.
    • The film "Bad Santa", starring Billy Bob Thornton, is released in movie theaters.
  • November 28, 2003: Tunisian singer Thekra is murdered by her husband in Cairo, Egypt.
  • December 5, 2003: Coldplay singer Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow are married.
  • December 12, 2003: Paul Martin becomes the new Prime Minister of Canada.
  • December 13, 2003: Saddam Hussein is captured by American forces in Tikrit.
  • December 14, 2003:
    • U.S. forces confirm that they have captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
    • Pamela Holopainen (22) goes missing in Timmins, Canada.
  • December 17, 2003:
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is released.
    • Soham murders: Ian Huntley is found guilty of the murders of Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman.
  • This date: December 18, 2003
  • December 22, 2003:
    • Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved is awarded the 2003 Ballon d'Or.
    • NBA: Isiah Thomas becomes the New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations.
  • December 26, 2003: A massive earthquake hits southeastern Iran. Over 40 thousand people are reportedly killed in the Iranian city of Bam.
  • January 3, 2004: 148 people die when Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff.
  • January 4, 2004: The social networking website Facebook is officially launched.
  • January 8, 2004: The first episode of "The Apprentice" is aired.
  • January 11, 2004:
    • The domain name for Facebook is first registered.
    • The first episode of "Drake & Josh" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • January 13, 2004:
    • Britney Spears releases her single "Toxic".
    • Serial killer Harold Shipman hangs himself in his cell.
  • January 16, 2004:
    • Rapper J-Kwon releases his song "Tipsy".
    • The first issue of the British "lad's mag" Nuts is released.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 18, 2003, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 18, 2003 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on December 18, 2003

People in December 2003 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 2003.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
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

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 December 18, 2003

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

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
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Friends
Friends
Rugrats
Rugrats
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2003

Toys and games that were popular in 2003:

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 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 December 2003.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2
Manhunt 2003
Manhunt
Need for Speed: Underground 2003
Need for Speed: Underground
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
True Crime: Streets of LA 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Call of Duty 2003
Call of Duty
Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Tony Hawk's Underground
SSX 3 2003
SSX 3
Pro Evolution Soccer 3 2003
Pro Evolution Soccer 3
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
Ratchet & Clank 2002
Ratchet & Clank

Were you born on December 18, 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 December 18, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 18.

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria Deceased
Born on December 18, 1863
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin

Soviet Leader Deceased
Born on December 18, 1878
He was not alive on this date.

Arthur Leigh Allen

Arthur Leigh Allen

Zodiac Killer suspect Deceased
Born on December 18, 1933
He was not alive on this date.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Musician
Born on December 18, 1943
He turned 60 on this day in 2003.

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Film director
Born on December 18, 1946
He turned 57 on this day in 2003.

Edmund Kemper

Edmund Kemper

Serial killer
Born on December 18, 1948
He turned 55 on this day in 2003.

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Actor Deceased
Born on December 18, 1954
He turned 49 on this day in 2003.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Actor
Born on December 18, 1963
He turned 40 on this day in 2003.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Wrestler
Born on December 18, 1964
He turned 39 on this day in 2003.

DMX

DMX

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 18, 1970
He turned 33 on this day in 2003.

DJ Lethal

DJ Lethal

Limp Bizkit
Born on December 18, 1972
He turned 31 on this day in 2003.

Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus

Fitness model / wrestler
Born on December 18, 1975
She turned 28 on this day in 2003.

Sia

Sia

Singer
Born on December 18, 1975
She turned 28 on this day in 2003.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Actress
Born on December 18, 1978
She turned 25 on this day in 2003.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Singer
Born on December 18, 1980
She turned 23 on this day in 2003.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish

Singer
Born on December 18, 2001
She turned 2 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 18, 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 December 18, 2003 was most likely conceived around March 27, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 18, 2003 is close to September 9, 2004.

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Stats for December 18, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 18, 2003:

  • 7,406 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,058 weeks have passed.
  • 639,878,400 seconds have passed since December 18, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 746,524,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 330,177,254,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 106,646,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 55,029,542 steps. That's roughly 24,458 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,678,541 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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