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May 23, 2003

May 23, 2003, was a Friday. It was 21 years and 7 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 23, 2003:

  • Bruce Almighty (2003) is released.
Song charts

Popular songs

On May 23, 2003, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Get Busy" by Sean Paul
  • United Kingdom: "Ignition" by R. Kelly

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 23, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Get Busy - Sean Paul
  • 21 Questions - 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg
  • Ignition - R. Kelly
  • In Da Club - 50 Cent
  • Can't Let You Go - Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo
Play the top singles 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.
Bruce Almighty

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Bruce Almighty".

Facts

This date occurred 7,885 days ago. Approximately 263 months have passed. It was the 143rd day of 2003, in week 21. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on May 23, 2003, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 88 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Take me back to May 23, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 23, 2003, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to 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 the United States, it is the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. As a result, many Americans are looking forward to attending barbecues, picnics, and other outdoor events. In America, the song "Get Busy" by Sean Paul is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ignition" by R. Kelly is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Bruce Almighty 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 "Angel", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Becoming", and "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service".

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 Barry White, Bob Hope, Charles Bronson, and John Ritter would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven", "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4", "Ratchet & Clank", and "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Little Bear", "Caillou", "Little Bill", and "The Fairly OddParents". Children are playing with toys such as the Game Boy Advance, Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster, and FurReal Friends.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 23, 2003, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 23, 2003 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 23, 2003.

  • Bruce Almighty.

    Bruce Almighty

    The comedy film "Bruce Almighty" hit the big screen on May 23rd, 2003. The movie starred Jim Carrey as Bruce Nolan, an unlucky news reporter who is given the chance to be God for a week.
  • Buffy comes to an end.

    Buffy comes to an end

    The last episode of the supernatural series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was aired on television in late May 2003.
  • Beyonce and Jay-Z release "Crazy in Love".

    Beyonce and Jay-Z release "Crazy in Love"

    Beyonce and Jay-Z released their hit single "Crazy in Love" in May 2003. For many, this was the song of the summer.
  • Eurovision 2003.

    Eurovision 2003

    The 2003 Eurovision song contest was held in Riga, Latvia. Turkey won the contest with the song "Everyway That I Can" by Sertab Erener.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 23, 2003.

  • May 1, 2003: Iraq War: US President George Bush delivers his "Mission Accomplished" speech.
  • May 2, 2003: The X-Men movie X2 (2003) is released.
  • 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.
    • The reality series "America's Next Top Model" debuts on the United Paramount Network (UPN).
  • May 21, 2003: Ruben Studdard wins Season 2 of American Idol.
  • This date: May 23, 2003
  • 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.
  • June 4, 2003: TV personality Martha Stewart is indicted by the government on charges of securities fraud and obstruction of justice.
  • June 6, 2003: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) is released.
  • June 14, 2003: LeeAnna Warner (5) goes missing in Chisholm, Minnesota.
  • June 15, 2003: The San Antonio Spurs win the 2003 NBA Finals after defeating the New Jersey Nets 4-2.
  • June 18, 2003:
    • Real Madrid announce that they will be signing Manchester United winger David Beckham.
    • Google launches the advertising program "Adsense".
  • June 20, 2003: Hulk (2003) is released.
  • June 21, 2003: J. K. Rowling publishes her fifth novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.".

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 2003

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

TV shows from May 2003.

America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
Punk'd
Punk'd
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service
MythBusters
MythBusters
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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2003

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible
Kim Possible
ChalkZone
ChalkZone
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

Toys in 2003

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

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 May 2003.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 2003
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
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
FIFA Football 2003
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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

Were you born on May 23, 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 23, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 23.

John Bardeen

John Bardeen

American physicist Deceased
Born on May 23, 1908
He was not alive on this date.

Bill Barr

Bill Barr

US Attorney General
Born on May 23, 1950
He turned 53 on this day in 2003.

Drew Carey

Drew Carey

Actor
Born on May 23, 1958
He turned 45 on this day in 2003.

Melissa McBride

Melissa McBride

Actress
Born on May 23, 1965
She turned 38 on this day in 2003.

Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt

Wrestler Deceased
Born on May 23, 1987
He turned 16 on this day in 2003.

Aaron Donald

Aaron Donald

NFL player
Born on May 23, 1991
He turned 12 on this day in 2003.

James Charles

James Charles

Internet personality
Born on May 23, 1999
He turned 4 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 23, 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 23, 2003 was most likely conceived around August 30, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 23, 2003 is close to February 13, 2004.

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Stats for May 23, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 23, 2003:

  • 7,885 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,126 weeks have passed.
  • 681,267,600 seconds have passed since May 23, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 794,812,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 351,534,081,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 113,544,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 58,589,014 steps. That's roughly 26,040 miles.
  • 8,175,211 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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