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January 20, 2003

January 20, 2003, was a Monday. It was 21 years, 10 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 20, 2003:

  • United States: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
  • United Kingdom: "Stop Living The Lie" by David Sneddon

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 20, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • Work It - Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
  • Air Force Ones - Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee
  • Bump, Bump, Bump - B2K & P. Diddy
  • '03 Bonnie & Clyde - Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles
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.
Kangaroo Jack

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Kangaroo Jack".

Facts

This date was 7,976 days ago. Approximately 266 months have passed. It was the 20th day of 2003, in week 04. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 89 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 20, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, January 20, 2003. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The holiday season of 2002 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas In America, the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem is at the top of the singles charts, while "Stop Living The Lie" by David Sneddon is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Kangaroo Jack 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.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lana Clarkson, Curt Hennig, Fred Rogers, and Camoflauge would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "ER", "Malcolm in the Middle", and "Boston Public". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Medal of Honor: Allied Assault", "Battlefield 1942", "FIFA Football 2003 ", and "Ratchet & Clank".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Little Bear", "Bear in the Big Blue House", "My Wife and Kids", and "ChalkZone". Popular toys at the moment include HitClips audio player, KG Racer automites, Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa, and Bionicle LEGO.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 20, 2003, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 20, 2003 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 20, 2003.

  • 50 Cent makes his debut.

    50 Cent makes his debut

    Rapper 50 Cent released his debut single "In da Club" in January 2003. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
  • 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 January 20, 2003.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 20, 2003.

  • December 22, 2002: British musician Joe Strummer passes away due to a congenital heart defect.
  • December 24, 2002: Laci Peterson goes missing in California.
  • December 25, 2002: Catch Me If You Can (2002) is released.
  • December 28, 2002: LinkedIn is founded.
  • December 30, 2002: Motown singer Diana Ross is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Tucson, Arizona.
  • January 4, 2003: Cilla Black announces that she will be stepping down as the presenter of the British game show "Blind Date" after nearly 18 years.
  • January 7, 2003: 50 Cent releases his single "In Da Club".
  • January 10, 2003: The romantic comedy film "Just Married", starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 11, 2003: The self-improvement reality series "Made" debuts on MTV.
  • January 12, 2003: Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb dies at the age of 53 due to complications of a twisted intestine.
  • January 13, 2003: The English pop punk band Busted release their single "Year 3000".
  • January 17, 2003: The first episode of "That's So Raven" is aired on Disney.
  • This date: January 20, 2003
  • January 21, 2003: The Spire in Dublin, Ireland is completed.
  • January 23, 2003:
    • The last signal is received from NASA's space probe Pioneer 10.
    • The first episode of "MythBusters" is aired on TV.
  • January 26, 2003:
    • Super Bowl XXXVII: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Oakland Raiders by 48-21 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
    • The domain name for the web comic "xkcd" is first registered.
  • January 30, 2003: British "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid is sentenced to life in prison by a US judge.
  • January 31, 2003: The supernatural horror film "Final Destination 2" is released.
  • February 1, 2003: The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurs. All seven crew members are killed.
  • February 3, 2003: American record producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson at his mansion in Alhambra, California.
  • 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.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 20, 2003

People in January 2003 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from January 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
The Osbournes
The Osbournes
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Home Movies
Home Movies

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 January 20, 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

ChalkZone
ChalkZone
The Nick Cannon Show
The Nick Cannon Show
The Proud Family
The Proud Family
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
Invader Zim
Invader Zim
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 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
FIFA Football 2003
 2002
FIFA Football 2003
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

Were you born on January 20, 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 January 20, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 20.

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Financier Deceased
Born on January 20, 1953
He turned 50 on this day in 2003.

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Talkshow host
Born on January 20, 1956
He turned 47 on this day in 2003.

James Denton

James Denton

Actor
Born on January 20, 1963
He turned 40 on this day in 2003.

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Actor
Born on January 20, 1966
He turned 37 on this day in 2003.

Nicky Wire

Nicky Wire

Manic Street Preachers
Born on January 20, 1969
He turned 34 on this day in 2003.

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow

Singer
Born on January 20, 1971
He turned 32 on this day in 2003.

Evan Peters

Evan Peters

Actor
Born on January 20, 1987
He turned 16 on this day in 2003.

Blueface

Blueface

Rapper
Born on January 20, 1997
He turned 6 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 20, 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 January 20, 2003 was most likely conceived around April 29, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 20, 2003 is close to October 13, 2003.

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Stats for January 20, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 20, 2003:

  • 7,976 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,139 weeks have passed.
  • 689,126,400 seconds have passed since January 20, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 803,980,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 355,589,222,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 114,854,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 59,264,870 steps. That's roughly 26,340 miles.
  • 8,269,517 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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