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June 21, 2003

June 21, 2003, was a Saturday. It was 21 years, 6 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on June 21, 2003:

  • J. K. Rowling publishes her fifth novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.".
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 21, 2003:

  • United States: "21 Questions" by 50 Cent
  • United Kingdom: "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 21, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • 21 Questions - 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg
  • Get Busy - Sean Paul
  • Magic Stick - Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent
  • I Know What You Want - Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad
  • 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.
Hulk

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Hulk".

Facts

This date occurred 7,856 days ago. Approximately 262 months have passed. It was the 172nd day of 2003, in week 25. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on June 21, 2003, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 87 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to June 21, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is June 21, 2003, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

The summer of 2003 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "21 Questions" by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts, while "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Hulk 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 "Charmed", "Boston Public", "The Office (UK version).", and "The Osbournes". 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 "Battlefield 1942", "Unreal Tournament 2003", "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Grounded for Life", "My Wife and Kids", "Invader Zim", and "The Cramp Twins". Children are playing with toys such as What's Her Face (doll), Playmobil Airport, Bionicle LEGO, and Barbie B-Book Laptop.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 21, 2003, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 21, 2003 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 21, 2003.

  • Flash Mob.

    Flash Mob

    From mid-2003 onward, the term "flash mob" became popular. The phrase was used to describe organized groups of people who suddenly began dancing together in public places.
  • 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.
  • 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 June 21, 2003.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: June 21, 2003
  • June 26, 2003: The Cleveland Cavaliers select LeBron James in the 2003 NBA draft.
  • June 27, 2003: The film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" is released.
  • July 1, 2003:
    • Russian businessman Roman Abramovich purchases Chelsea football club.
    • Manchester United winger David Beckham signs for Real Madrid for €37 million.
    • The radio station "Beat 102 103" airs for the first time in Ireland.
    • Tesla, Inc. is founded.
  • July 2, 2003:
    • Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) is released in cinemas.
    • The first episode of the British stunt TV series "Dirty Sanchez" is aired on MTV.
  • July 3, 2003: Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole are crowned as the winners of the first season of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • July 4, 2003:
    • Singer Barry White passes away at the age of 58.
    • NBA star Kobe Bryant is arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
  • July 5, 2003: Russian ice hockey player Roman Lyashenko commits suicide while on vacation in Antalya, Turkey.
  • July 9, 2003: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) is released.
  • July 15, 2003: The domain name for social networking website Bebo is first registered.
  • July 16, 2003: Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz passes away at the age of 77.
  • July 17, 2003: British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide.
  • July 18, 2003:
    • The movie Bad Boys II (2003) is released.
    • NBA star Kobe Bryant is formally charged with sexual assault.
  • July 21, 2003: Soccer: Irish winger Damien Duff signs for Chelsea.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in June 2003

People in June 2003 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from June 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 June 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 June 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
 2002
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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 21.

Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan Prime Minister Deceased
Born on June 21, 1953
She turned 50 on this day in 2003.

Doug Savant

Doug Savant

Actor
Born on June 21, 1964
He turned 39 on this day in 2003.

Lloyd Avery II

Lloyd Avery II

Actor Deceased
Born on June 21, 1969
He turned 34 on this day in 2003.

Prince William

Prince William

Duke of Cambridge
Born on June 21, 1982
He turned 21 on this day in 2003.

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden

American whistleblower
Born on June 21, 1983
He turned 20 on this day in 2003.

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

Singer
Born on June 21, 1985
She turned 18 on this day in 2003.

Cheick Tioté

Cheick Tioté

Ivorian footballer Deceased
Born on June 21, 1986
He turned 17 on this day in 2003.

Rebecca Black

Rebecca Black

Singer
Born on June 21, 1997
She turned 6 on this day in 2003.

Julio Foolio

Julio Foolio

Rapper Deceased
Born on June 21, 1998
He turned 5 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on June 21, 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 June 21, 2003 was most likely conceived around September 28, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 21, 2003 is close to March 13, 2004.

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Stats for June 21, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 21, 2003:

  • 7,856 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,122 weeks have passed.
  • 678,762,000 seconds have passed since June 21, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 791,889,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 350,241,192,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 113,127,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 58,373,532 steps. That's roughly 25,944 miles.
  • 8,145,144 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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