March 17th, 2003

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on March 17th, 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.

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 17th, 2003.

• United States: In Da Club - 50 Cent
• United Kingdom: Spirit In The Sky - Gareth Gates

Take me back to March 17th, 2003!

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.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 17th, 2003.

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  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.

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  Coldplay - "Clocks"

  "Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Halle Berry.

  American actress Halle Berry was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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."

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  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.

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  The rise of camera phones.

  Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Landline phones begin to die out.

  The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

  The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.

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  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.

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  MSN Messenger and AIM.

  People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• 20 years, 6 months, and 17 days have passed since March 17th, 2003.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 12 of 2003.
• Leap Year: 2003 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on March 17th, 2003, are now 20 years old.
• Generation: People born in 2003 belong to the Generation Z generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1047859200.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around March 17th, 2003.

• February 15th, 2003: More than 10 million people take part in global protests against the prospect of a war in Iraq.
• February 17th, 2003: The White Stripes release their song "Seven Nation Army".
• February 19th, 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 20th, 2003: 100 people are killed after a fire breaks out at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
• February 21st, 2003: The first episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher" is aired on television.
• February 22nd, 2003: Boxing: Mike Tyson defeats Clifford Etienne.
• February 25th, 2003: Eminem releases his single "Sing for the Moment".
• February 26th, 2003: The War in Darfur begins.
• February 26th, 2003: News of the SARS outbreak in China begins to go public.
• February 27th, 2003: TV host Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers) passes away at the age of 74.
• March 4th, 2003: Sean Paul releases his single "Get Busy".
• March 4th, 2003: 50 Cent releases the song "21 Questions".
• March 5th, 2003: 17 Israeli civilians are killed in a suicide attack on a bus in Haifa, Israel.
• March 7th, 2003: The romantic comedy film "Bringing Down the House" is released.
• March 12th, 2003: Elizabeth Smart is found alive in Sandy, Utah nine months after being kidnapped.
• March 16th, 2003: American activist Rachel Corrie is killed by an IDF bulldozer in a combat zone in the Gaza Strip.
• This date: March 17th, 2003
• March 18th, 2003: Dan Brown publishes his mystery novel "The Da Vinci Code.".
• March 20th, 2003: The Iraq War begins after coalition forces launch an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad.
• March 21st, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces begin a ground invasion of Iraq.
• March 22nd, 2003: The social networking site Friendster is founded.
• March 30th, 2003: WrestleMania XIX: Brock Lesnar defeats Kurt Angle at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.
• March 30th, 2003: Wrestling: Stone Cold Steve Austin takes part in his final match before retiring.
• April 1st, 2003: Computer manufacturer Dell announces that it will no longer be supporting floppy disks on some of its products.
• April 1st, 2003: The White Stripes release their album "Elephant".
• April 1st, 2003: Lil' Kim and 50 Cent team up to release the song "Magic Stick".
• April 3rd, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces reach the capital Baghdad.
• April 7th, 2003: Evanescence release their single "Bring Me to Life".
• April 9th, 2003: Iraq War: A statue of Saddam Hussein is destroyed in Firdos Square in Baghdad.
• April 9th, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces seize control of Baghdad.
• April 11th, 2003: The comedy film "Anger Management" is released.
• April 13th, 2003: 21 students are killed when a bus is involved in a serious road collision near Vale of Tempe, Greece.
• April 14th, 2003: The body of missing woman Laci Peterson is discovered in San Francisco Bay.
• April 15th, 2003: Iraq War: U.S. forces take control of Tikrit.
• April 16th, 2003: Michael Jordan plays his last professional basketball game.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 17th, 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 7.
• Native American Zodiac: March 17th, 2003 falls under the Wolf.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
• Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

Photos of early 2000s fashion.

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

Were you born on this date?

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.

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 17th of March.

• St. Patrick's Day

Weather on March 17th, 2003.

Historical weather information for March 17th, 2003.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 12.4 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 50.9 degrees Fahrenheit. 10.5 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Precipitation: 0cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 7.67 degrees Celsius.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on March 17th, 2003 was most likely conceived around June 24th, 2002.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 17th, 2003 is close to December 8th, 2003.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about March 17th, 2003.

• 7,506 days have passed since this date.
• 1,072 weeks have passed.
• 648,514,800 seconds have passed since March 17th, 2003.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 756,600,600 times.
• Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 334,633,636,800 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 108,085,800 times.
• You have taken approximately 55,772,273 steps. That's roughly 24,788 miles!
• Since this date, 7,782,178 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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