March 17th, 2003, was a Monday. It was Day 76 of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.
20 years, 6 months, and 17 days have passed since March 17th, 2003.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.
Notable events that occurred on March 17th, 2003.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 17th, 2003.
A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:
The movie "Cradle 2 the Grave" was at the top of the box office on this day.
The following comments about March 17th, 2003 were written by our visitors.
I have to say 20 years on, freedom fries has to be one of the dumbest things we have ever called fries which I believe originated in Belgium.
Posted on January 20th, 2023 00:50
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
The date is March 17th, 2003, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. 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. It's St. Patrick's Day, which means that a sizeable amount of people are spending their day in bars. Parades are being held in major cities throughout the world. In America, the song In Da Club by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Spirit In The Sky by Gareth Gates is the number-one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Cradle 2 the Grave 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 "JAG", "Everybody Loves Raymond", "King of the Hill", and "Gilmore Girls". 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", "Kingdom Hearts", "Medieval: Total War", and "Unreal Tournament 2003".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bear in the Big Blue House", "Bob the Builder", "Kim Possible", and "Jimmy Neutron". Children are playing with toys such as Betty Spaghetty (doll), Finger skateboards, Chicken Dance Elmo, and Barbie B-Book Laptop.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 17th, 2003.
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.
"Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
American actress Halle Berry was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
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.
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.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003.
Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
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.
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.
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.
The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
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.
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 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
During this period, you might have been playing simple mobile games such as Nokia's "Bounce", which was first released in July 2001.
People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Television shows that people were watching in March 2003.
Punk'd
Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.
Without a Trace
TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.
CSI: Miami
Miami-based spin-off of the popular CSI franchise, starring Lieutenant Horatio Caine.
8 Simple Rules
Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.
The Shield
Police drama.
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.
Smallville
TV show based on the Superman story.
Scrubs
Comedy show about a new group of medical students.
Alias
Spy action drama.
Star Trek: Enterprise
Prequel to the original Star Trek series.
Home Movies
Adult animated sitcom.
The Office (UK version).
Starring Ricky Gervais.
Fear Factor
American stunt/dare game show.
Boston Public
Drama series about a fictional public school called Winslow High School.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Starring William Petersen as Gil Grissom.
Gilmore Girls
Comedy-drama starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.
Andromeda
Sci-fi TV series.
Malcolm in the Middle
TV show about a dysfunctional family and their genius son.
Angel
Spin-off show of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
The West Wing
Political drama.
Futurama
Animated series.
The Sopranos
Crime drama about the life of a New Jersey mobster.
Becker
TV show about a grumpy doctor called Dr. John Becker.
Charmed
TV series about a group of sisters that are witches.
Will & Grace
TV series.
The King of Queens
Comedy TV show starring Kevin James.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2003.
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Pokemon
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7th Heaven
Little Bear
Johnny Bravo
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
Rugrats
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2003.
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
Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Chicken Dance Elmo
The Nintendo GameCube
The Xbox
What's Her Face (doll)
Pixter drawing tablet
The Game Boy Advance
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
HitClips audio player
Finger skateboards
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Popular video games that people were playing in March of 2003.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Action-adventure game that was released for the Game Boy Advance.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Stealth shooter game.
Ratchet & Clank
3D platform game.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
The fourth game in the series.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
The fourth installment in the series.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Racing game that was released on the GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
Unreal Tournament 2003
FPS game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes.
Animal Crossing
Life simulation game that was released on the Nintendo Gamecube.
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
First installment in the Mafia game series.
Medieval: Total War
War strategy game.
Battlefield 1942
First-person shooter.
Medal of Honor: Frontline
World War II game.
Kingdom Hearts
RPG published by Square Enix.
RuneScape
MMORPG published by Jagex.
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 17th, 2009, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 17th.
Singer. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1919
He was not alive on this date.
Serial killer. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1942
He was not alive on this date.
Actor.
Born on March 17th, 1951
He turned 52 on this day in 2003.
Actor.
Born on March 17th, 1964
He turned 39 on this day in 2003.
Wrestler. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1975
He turned 28 on this day in 2003.
Irish singer. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1976
He turned 27 on this day in 2003.
TV personality.
Born on March 17th, 1987
He turned 16 on this day in 2003.
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 17th of March.
Historical weather information for March 17th, 2003.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on March 17th, 2003.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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