August 20, 2003

August 20, 2003, was a Wednesday. It was 21 years, 3 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 20, 2003:

United States: "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce
United Kingdom: "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 20, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
Right Thurr - Chingy
Never Leave You - Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh! - Lumidee
P.I.M.P. - 50 Cent
Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) - Ashanti

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.

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "S.W.A.T.".

Facts

This date was 7,766 days ago. Approximately 259 months have passed. It was the 232nd day of 2003, in week 34. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 86 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 20, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, August 20, 2003. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2003 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce is at the top of the singles charts, while "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie S.W.A.T. 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.

Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Charles Bronson, John Ritter, Johnny Cash, and Robert Kardashian would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Andromeda", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "24", and "The Wire".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven", "Animal Crossing", "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell", and "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Friends", "The Brothers García", "Static Shock", and "Invader Zim". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 2, Pixter drawing tablet, the Nintendo GameCube, and LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 20, 2003, will have the star sign Leo.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
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: August 20, 2003 falls under the Salmon.
Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 20, 2003.

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.
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"
"Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.
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
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?
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
"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
American actress Halle Berry was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
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
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.
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003.
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
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.
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
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
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 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
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
People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
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 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
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
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 August 20, 2003.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 20, 2003.

July 21, 2003: Soccer: Irish winger Damien Duff signs for Chelsea.
July 22, 2003: Uday and Qusay Hussein are killed by the US military in Iraq.
July 25, 2003: Cameron Stout wins the 4th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
July 26, 2003: The remains of Long Island serial killer victim Jessica Taylor are discovered in Manorville, New York.
July 27, 2003: Comedian Bob Hope passes away.
July 30, 2003: The last Volkswagen Beetle is produced.
August 1, 2003:
• Numa Numa: Moldovan pop group O-Zone release their single "Dragostea Din Tei".
• MySpace is founded.
• The film "American Pie 3: The Wedding" is released.
• The first episode of "My Life as a Teenage Robot" is aired on Nickelodeon.
August 3, 2003: Beyonce and Sean Paul team up to release the single "Baby Boy".
August 6, 2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger announces his candidacy for the Governor of California.
August 12, 2003:
• Football: Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting CP.
• 50 Cent releases the single P.I.M.P.
August 14, 2003: The Northeast blackout of 2003 occurs.
August 16, 2003:
• Football: Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut for Manchester United.
• Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin dies in exile.
August 18, 2003: One-year-old Zachary Turner is murdered by his mother in Newfoundland, Canada.
August 19, 2003:
• The first episode of "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" is aired on MTV.
• 24 people die after a Hamas suicide bomber detonates himself on a bus in the Shmuel HaNavi quarter of Jerusalem.
This date: August 20, 2003
August 25, 2003:
• Outkast release the single "Hey Ya!".
• Kelis releases the song "Milkshake".
• NASA launches the Spitzer Space Telescope into space.
August 26, 2003: Soccer: Hernán Crespo signs for English side Chelsea.
August 27, 2003: The fighting video game "Soulcalibur II" is released.
August 28, 2003:
• 2003 MTV VMAs: Fans are shocked when Madonna and Britney Spears kiss on stage.
• Missy Elliott's "Work It" wins Video of the Year at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
• Bizarre crime: American pizza delivery man Brian Wells is murdered by an collar bomb that is locked to his neck.
August 29, 2003: Skype is released.
August 30, 2003: Actor Charles Bronson passes away at the age of 81.
August 31, 2003: The remains of Jean McConville are found 31 years after she was murdered by the IRA.
September 1, 2003: A looped animation of Badgers singing "Badger, Badger, Badger" is published by British animator Jonti Picking.
September 5, 2003: American illusionist David Blaine begins his glass box stunt by the River Thames in London.
September 7, 2003: American singer Warren Zevon dies from cancer at the age of 56.
September 8, 2003:
• Linkin Park release their new single "Numb".
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show makes its debut.
September 10, 2003: Swedish foreign minister Anna Lindh is fatally stabbed in Stockholm.
September 11, 2003:
• Making a Murderer: Steven Avery is released from prison after a wrongful conviction.
• Cesc Fàbregas joins Arsenal's youth academy.
• American actor John Ritter dies from an aortic dissection.
• Steam is launched by Valve.
September 12, 2003: Singer Johnny Cash passes away at the age of 71.
September 13, 2003: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez announce that they have postponed their wedding a day before it is due to take place.
September 15, 2003: English singer Rachel Stevens releases her debut single "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex".
September 16, 2003: The video game "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" is released for the PlayStation and Xbox.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on August 20, 2003

People in August 2003 were watching the following TV series:

Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica

The O.C.

America's Next Top Model

Punk'd

NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service

MythBusters

Without a Trace

CSI: Miami

8 Simple Rules

The Wire

The Shield

The Osbournes

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.

Kids TV shows on August 20, 2003

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2003:

My Life as a Teenage Robot

Teen Titans

All Grown Up! (Rugrats)

That's So Raven

Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible

ChalkZone

The Proud Family

The Cramp Twins

Invader Zim

The Fairly OddParents

Popular toys and games in 2003

Toys and games that were popular 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

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2003.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Championship Manager 4

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Ratchet & Clank

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

FIFA Football 2003

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Unreal Tournament 2003

Were you born on August 20, 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 August 20, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.

Ron Paul

US politician
Born on August 20, 1935
He turned 68 on this day in 2003.

Slobodan Milošević

Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He turned 62 on this day in 2003.

Robert Plant

Musician
Born on August 20, 1948
He turned 55 on this day in 2003.

Phil Lynott

Irish musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1949
He was not alive on this date.

Dimebag Darrell

Musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1966
He turned 37 on this day in 2003.

Fred Durst

Singer
Born on August 20, 1970
He turned 33 on this day in 2003.

Demi Lovato

Singer
Born on August 20, 1992
She turned 11 on this day in 2003.

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 20, 2003.

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on August 20, 2003 was most likely conceived around November 27, 2002.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 20, 2003 is close to May 12, 2004.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 20, 2003:

7,766 days have passed since this date.
1,109 weeks have passed.
670,986,000 seconds have passed since August 20, 2003.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 782,817,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 346,228,776,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 111,831,000 times.
You have taken approximately 57,704,796 steps. That's roughly 25,647 miles.
8,051,832 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Zodiac

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Coldplay - "Clocks"

2003 in music

The highest paid celebrities in 2003

Who were the best NBA players in 2003?

Time Person of the Year 2003

Halle Berry

2003 in movies

Best soccer players

Bushisms

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The rise of camera phones

Ugg boots

Landline phones begin to die out

Internet usage increases dramatically

The Internet begins to hurt music stores

The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

Nokia games such as Bounce

MSN Messenger and AIM

DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

Wallpaper is quickly dying off

Floppy disks are being phased out

CD folders and disc towers