February 26, 2003

February 26, 2003, was a Wednesday. It was 21 years, 8 months, and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Events

Notable events that occurred on February 26, 2003:

News of the SARS outbreak in China begins to go public.
The War in Darfur begins.

Popular songs

On February 26, 2003, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

United States: "All I Have" by Jennifer Lopez
United Kingdom: "All The Things She Said" by T.A.T.u.

The music charts on February 26, 2003

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

All I Have - Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J
In Da Club - 50 Cent
Mesmerize - Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti
Bump, Bump, Bump - B2K & P. Diddy
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake

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.

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Daredevil".

Facts

This date was 7,932 days ago. Approximately 264 months have passed. It was the 57th day of 2003, in week 09. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 88 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 26, 2003

Let's go back to the 2000s.

It is Wednesday, February 26, 2003. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

In America, the song "All I Have" by Jennifer Lopez is at the top of the singles charts, while "All The Things She Said" by T.A.T.u. is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Daredevil 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. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Futurama", "The West Wing", "The Osbournes", and "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "RuneScape", "Unreal Tournament 2003", "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2", and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Friends", "Little Bear", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", and "Dawson's Creek". Popular toys at the moment include What's Her Face (doll), the Nintendo GameCube, Chicken Dance Elmo, and Micropets.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 26, 2003, will have the star sign Pisces.
Zodiac Element: Water.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
Native American Zodiac: February 26, 2003 falls under the Wolf.
Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 26, 2003.

The Station nightclub fire
On February 20th, 2003, 100 people lost their lives after a fire broke out at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
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"
"Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.
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
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?
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
"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
American actress Halle Berry was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
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
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
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003.
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
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
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
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
The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
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
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 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
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
People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
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 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
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
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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 26, 2003.

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.
February 20, 2003: 100 people are killed after a fire breaks out at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
February 21, 2003: The first episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher" is aired on television.
February 22, 2003: Boxing: Mike Tyson defeats Clifford Etienne.
February 25, 2003:
• Eminem releases his single "Sing for the Moment".
• Rapper Freeway releases the album "Philadelphia Freeway".
This date: February 26, 2003
February 27, 2003: TV host Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers) passes away at the age of 74.
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.
• Soccer: Leeds United sack manager Terry Venables.
March 22, 2003: The social networking site Friendster is founded.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2003

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

NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service

MythBusters

Without a Trace

CSI: Miami

8 Simple Rules

The Wire

The Shield

The Osbournes

Smallville

Scrubs

Alias

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.

Kids TV shows on February 26, 2003

If you were a kid on February 26, 2003, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

That's So Raven

Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible

ChalkZone

The Proud Family

The Cramp Twins

Invader Zim

The Fairly OddParents

My Wife and Kids

Lizzie McGuire

Grounded for Life

Popular toys and games in 2003

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

Lamaze Octotunes

Kasey the Kinderbot

Barbie B-Book Laptop

Bionicle LEGO

Cranium Cadoo

Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa

LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets

Playmobil Airport

Micropets

FurReal Friends

KG Racer automites

Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2003.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Ratchet & Clank

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

FIFA Football 2003

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Unreal Tournament 2003

Animal Crossing

Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven

Medieval: Total War

Battlefield 1942

Were you born on February 26, 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 February 26, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 26.

Ariel Sharon

Israeli Prime Minister Deceased
Born on February 26, 1928
He turned 75 on this day in 2003.

Johnny Cash

Singer Deceased
Born on February 26, 1932
He turned 71 on this day in 2003.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Soccer manager
Born on February 26, 1973
He turned 30 on this day in 2003.

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on February 26, 2003.

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on February 26, 2003 was most likely conceived around June 5, 2002.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 26, 2003 is close to November 19, 2003.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 26, 2003:

7,932 days have passed since this date.
1,133 weeks have passed.
685,324,800 seconds have passed since February 26, 2003.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 799,545,600 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 353,627,596,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 114,220,800 times.
You have taken approximately 58,937,933 steps. That's roughly 26,195 miles.
8,223,898 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Events

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The music charts on February 26, 2003

Top movie

Facts

Take me back to February 26, 2003

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

The Station nightclub fire

Freedom Fries

Coldplay - "Clocks"

2003 in music

The highest paid celebrities in 2003

Who were the best NBA players in 2003?

Time Person of the Year 2003

Halle Berry

2003 in movies

Best soccer players

Bushisms

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The rise of camera phones

Ugg boots

Iraq War build-up

The SARS epidemic

Landline phones begin to die out

Internet usage increases dramatically

The Internet begins to hurt music stores

The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

Nokia games such as Bounce

MSN Messenger and AIM

DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

Wallpaper is quickly dying off

Floppy disks are being phased out

CD folders and disc towers