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May 2, 2003

May 2, 2003, was a Friday. It was the 122nd day of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

20 years, 10 months, and 17 days have passed since May 2, 2003.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on May 2, 2003?

  • The X-Men movie X2 (2003) is released.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 2, 2003:

  • United States: "In Da Club" by 50 Cent
  • United Kingdom: "You Said No" by Busted

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 2, 2003

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • In Da Club - 50 Cent
  • Ignition - R. Kelly
  • Get Busy - Sean Paul
  • When I'm Gone - 3 Doors Down
  • 21 Questions - 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg
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.
Identity

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Identity" was at the top of the box office on May 2, 2003.

Facts

This date was 7,627 days ago. Approximately 254 months have passed. It was the 122nd day of 2003, in week 18. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 85 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 2, 2003

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, May 2, 2003. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2003 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "In Da Club" by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts, while "You Said No" by Busted is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Identity 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 Camoflauge, Barry White, Bob Hope, and Charles Bronson would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "JAG", "7th Heaven", and "The Shield". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Kingdom Hearts", "Animal Crossing", "Ratchet & Clank", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Friends", "Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids", "As Told by Ginger", and "Jimmy Neutron". Popular toys at the moment include HitClips audio player, the PlayStation 2, Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster, and Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 2, 2003.

  • 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.
  • Iraq Invasion.

    Iraq Invasion

    The invasion of Iraq was in full swing at this time. On March 20th, 2003, coalition forces entered Iraq. By April, the capital city of Baghdad had fallen. On May 1st, 2003, US President George W. Bush announced that major combat operations in Iraq had ended.
  • 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.
  • 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 May 2, 2003.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 2, 2003.

  • April 3, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces reach the capital Baghdad.
  • April 7, 2003: Evanescence release their single "Bring Me to Life".
  • April 9, 2003:
    • Iraq War: A statue of Saddam Hussein is destroyed in Firdos Square in Baghdad.
    • Iraq War: Coalition forces seize control of Baghdad.
  • April 11, 2003: The comedy film "Anger Management" is released.
  • April 13, 2003: 21 students are killed when a bus is involved in a serious road collision near Vale of Tempe, Greece.
  • April 14, 2003: The body of missing woman Laci Peterson is discovered in San Francisco Bay.
  • April 15, 2003: Iraq War: U.S. forces take control of Tikrit.
  • April 16, 2003: Michael Jordan plays his last professional basketball game.
  • April 18, 2003: Scott Peterson is arrested for the murder of his wife Laci Peterson.
  • April 21, 2003: English pop group S Club 7 announce that they will be breaking up.
  • May 1, 2003: Iraq War: US President George Bush delivers his "Mission Accomplished" speech.
  • This date: May 2, 2003
  • May 4, 2003: Manchester United win the Premier League after Arsenal are defeated 3-2 by Leeds United.
  • May 6, 2003: American rock band Fall Out Boy release their debut album "Take This to Your Grave".
  • May 9, 2003: The film "Daddy Day Care" is released.
  • May 10, 2003: Chingy releases his song "Right Thurr".
  • May 11, 2003: Several newspapers name Freddie Scappaticci as the IRA informant "Stakeknife".
  • May 12, 2003: Lumidee releases her debut single "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)".
  • May 15, 2003:
    • The Matrix Reloaded (2003) is released.
    • American singer June Carter Cash passes away at the age of 73.
  • May 17, 2003: Arsenal win the FA Cup final after defeating Southampton 1-0.
  • May 18, 2003: The song "Crazy in Love" is released by Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z.
  • May 19, 2003:
    • Rapper Camoflauge is shot dead in Savannah, Georgia.
    • Ashanti releases the single "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)".
  • May 20, 2003: The last episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is aired.
  • May 21, 2003: Ruben Studdard wins Season 2 of American Idol.
  • May 23, 2003: Bruce Almighty (2003) is released.
  • May 26, 2003: 75 people are killed after Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 crashed into a mountain in Trabzon, Turkey.
  • May 27, 2003: The popular open-source blogging tool Wordpress is released.
  • May 28, 2003: Football: A.C Milan win the UEFA Champions League after they defeat Juventus on penalties.
  • May 30, 2003: The animated movie Finding Nemo (2003) is released.
  • May 31, 2003: The final episode of the British game show "Blind Date" is aired on ITV.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 2, 2003, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 2, 2003 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2003

Television shows that people were watching in May 2003:

TV shows from May 2003.

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
The West Wing
The West Wing
Futurama
Futurama
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Becker
Becker
Charmed
Charmed
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
The King of Queens
The King of Queens

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 May 2, 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

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
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Little Bear
Little Bear
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
Friends
Rugrats
Rugrats
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
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 Nintendo GameCube
The Nintendo GameCube
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 May 2003.

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
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
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
Medal of Honor: Frontline 2002
Medal of Honor: Frontline
Kingdom Hearts 2002
Kingdom Hearts
RuneScape 2001
RuneScape

Were you born on May 2, 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 May 2, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 2.

Manfred von Richthofen

Manfred von Richthofen

Pilot Deceased
Born on May 2, 1892
He was not alive on this date.

Big Boss Man

Big Boss Man

Wrestler Deceased
Born on May 2, 1963
He turned 40 on this day in 2003.

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Wrestler / Actor
Born on May 2, 1972
He turned 31 on this day in 2003.

David Beckham

David Beckham

Soccer player
Born on May 2, 1975
He turned 28 on this day in 2003.

Lily Allen

Lily Allen

Singer
Born on May 2, 1985
She turned 18 on this day in 2003.

Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte

Princess of Wales
Born on May 2, 2015
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 2, 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 May 2, 2003 was most likely conceived around August 9, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 2, 2003 is close to January 23, 2004.

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Stats for May 2, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 2, 2003:

  • 7,627 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,089 weeks have passed.
  • 658,976,400 seconds have passed since May 2, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 768,805,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 340,031,822,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 109,829,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 56,671,970 steps. That's roughly 25,188 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,907,717 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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