January 1, 2003 New Year's Day

January 1, 2003, was a Wednesday. It was 21 years, 10 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 1, 2003:

United States: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
United Kingdom: "Sound Of The Underground" by Girls Aloud

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 1, 2003

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

Lose Yourself - Eminem
Work It - Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
Jenny From The Block - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Styles & Jadakiss
'03 Bonnie & Clyde - Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles
Air Force Ones - Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee

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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was at the top of the box office on January 1, 2003.

Facts

New Year's Day 2003 occurred 7,998 days ago. Approximately 267 months have passed. It was the 1st day of 2003, in week 01. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on January 1, 2003, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 89 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to January 1, 2003

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is January 1, 2003, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's New Year's Day, the official start of the year 2003. A lot of people are relaxing at home. Some are nursing hangovers from the night before.

In America, the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sound Of The Underground" by Girls Aloud is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 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 "Touched by an Angel", "Friends", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and "Scrubs". 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.

"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is currently being played in movie theaters. 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 Lana Clarkson, Curt Hennig, Fred Rogers, and Camoflauge would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "RuneScape", "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven", "Unreal Tournament 2003", and "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Friends", "Pokemon", "Little Bill", and "ChalkZone". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 2, Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Beyblades (spinning top toys), and Playmobil Airport.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 1, 2003, will have the star sign Capricorn.
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 7.
Native American Zodiac: January 1, 2003 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 1, 2003.

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.
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.
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
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

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What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 1, 2003.

December 2, 2002: The Cheeky Girls release their single "Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)".
December 3, 2002: Actor Glenn Quinn dies from a heroin overdose.
December 12, 2002: Brazilian striker Ronaldo is awarded the 2002 Ballon d'Or.
December 13, 2002:
• Maid in Manhattan (2002) is released.
• The European Union announces that Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and seven other countries will become members on May 1st, 2004.
December 16, 2002: British pop group Girls Aloud release their debut single "Sound of the Underground".
December 18, 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is released.
December 20, 2002: Gangs of New York (2002) is released.
December 22, 2002: British musician Joe Strummer passes away due to a congenital heart defect.
December 24, 2002: Laci Peterson goes missing in California.
December 25, 2002: Catch Me If You Can (2002) is released.
December 28, 2002: LinkedIn is founded.
December 30, 2002: Motown singer Diana Ross is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Tucson, Arizona.
This date: January 1, 2003
January 4, 2003: Cilla Black announces that she will be stepping down as the presenter of the British game show "Blind Date" after nearly 18 years.
January 7, 2003: 50 Cent releases his single "In Da Club".
January 10, 2003: The romantic comedy film "Just Married", starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy, is released in movie theaters.
January 11, 2003: The self-improvement reality series "Made" debuts on MTV.
January 12, 2003: Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb dies at the age of 53 due to complications of a twisted intestine.
January 13, 2003: The English pop punk band Busted release their single "Year 3000".
January 17, 2003: The first episode of "That's So Raven" is aired on Disney.
January 21, 2003: The Spire in Dublin, Ireland is completed.
January 23, 2003:
• The last signal is received from NASA's space probe Pioneer 10.
• The first episode of "MythBusters" is aired on TV.
January 26, 2003:
• Super Bowl XXXVII: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Oakland Raiders by 48-21 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
• The domain name for the web comic "xkcd" is first registered.
January 30, 2003: British "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid is sentenced to life in prison by a US judge.
January 31, 2003: The supernatural horror film "Final Destination 2" is released.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Television shows in January 2003

Television shows that people were watching in January 2003:

Without a Trace

CSI: Miami

8 Simple Rules

The Wire

The Shield

The Osbournes

Smallville

Scrubs

Alias

Star Trek: Enterprise

Home Movies

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.

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 2003

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

Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible

ChalkZone

The Nick Cannon Show

The Proud Family

The Cramp Twins

Invader Zim

The Fairly OddParents

My Wife and Kids

Lizzie McGuire

Grounded for Life

Toys in 2003

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 January 2003.

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

Animal Crossing

Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven

Medieval: Total War

Battlefield 1942

Were you born on January 1, 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 January 1, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 1.

J. Edgar Hoover

The first Director of the FBI Deceased
Born on January 1, 1895
He was not alive on this date.

Grandmaster Flash

Hip Hop DJ
Born on January 1, 1958
He turned 45 on this day in 2003.

Verne Troyer

Actor Deceased
Born on January 1, 1969
He turned 34 on this day in 2003.

Ice Spice

Rapper
Born on January 1, 2000
She turned 3 on this day in 2003.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 1:

New Year's Day

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 1, 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 January 1, 2003 was most likely conceived around April 10, 2002.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 1, 2003 is close to September 24, 2003.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 1, 2003:

7,998 days have passed since this date.
1,142 weeks have passed.
691,027,200 seconds have passed since January 1, 2003.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 806,198,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 356,570,035,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 115,171,200 times.
You have taken approximately 59,428,339 steps. That's roughly 26,413 miles.
8,292,326 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Facts

Take me back to January 1, 2003

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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

Iraq War build-up

The SARS epidemic

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