October 8th, 2003

October 8th, 2003, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 281 of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.

17 years, 4 months and 24 days have passed since October 8th, 2003.

October 8th, 2003

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 8th, 2003:

  • United States: Baby Boy - Beyonce
  • United Kingdom: Where Is The Love - Black Eyed Peas

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

  • The movie "School of Rock" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is October 8th, 2003 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In America, the song Baby Boy by Beyonce is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Where Is The Love by Black Eyed Peas is the number one hit song.

George W. Bush Jnr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie School of Rock is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair is the current Prime Minister. A popular software program called LimeWire is being used by many people to share MP3 files (and viruses).

It's 2003, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of 50 Cent, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, Nelly and Beyonce. Internet users are using MSN Messenger to chat with each other online. A flash animation of badgers singing "badger, badger, badger" has become extremely popular on the Internet. The animation, which loops indefinitely, was published by British animator Jonti Picking in September, 2003.

People are watching popular TV shows such as "The West Wing", "My Wife and Kids", "8 Simple Rules" and "One Tree Hill". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Animal Crossing", "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" and "The Simpsons Hit & Run". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Dexter's Laboratory", "Rocket Power", "My Wife and Kids" and "The Fairly OddParents".

Popular toys include the likes of "PlayStation 2", "Bratz (dolls)", "Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game" and "Beyblades (spinning top toys)".

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on October 8th, 2003.

  • 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.

  • Who were the best football players in 2003?

    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.

  • 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.

  • Halle Berry

    American actress Halle Berry proves to be the flavour of the year when she is listed as the FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.

  • Time Person of the Year 2003

    "The American soldier" is listed as the Time Person of the Year for 2003. This is a nod towards the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Coldplay - "Clocks"

    "Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.

  • Flash Mob

    From mid-2003 onward, the term "flash mob" became popular. The phrase was used to describe groups of people who suddenly organised in public places in order to dance or carry out another seemingly-pointless act.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 17 years, 4 months and 24 days have passed since October 8th, 2003.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 41 of 2003.
  • Leap Year: 2003 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on October 8th, 2003, will be 17 years of age.
  • People born in 2003 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1065567600.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around October 8th, 2003:

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 8th, 2003, will have the star sign Libra.
  • However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • Native American Zodiac: October 8th, 2003 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

  • One Tree Hill - Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.
  • Two and a Half Men - Starring Charlie Sheen.
  • Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica - Reality series about the marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson.
  • The O.C. - Teen drama sitcom.
  • Teen Titans - Cartoon series.
  • Punk'd - Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.
  • That's So Raven - Disney Channel sitcom starring Raven-Symone.
  • Without a Trace - TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.
  • CSI: Miami - Miami-based spin-off.
  • 8 Simple Rules - Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.
  • The Wire - American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.
  • The Shield - Police drama.

2003 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 2003.

  • One Tree Hill
  • My Life as a Teenage Robot
  • Teen Titans
  • That's So Raven
  • Jimmy Neutron
  • The Fairly OddParents
  • My Wife and Kids
  • Lizzie McGuire
  • Grounded for Life
  • Malcolm in the Middle
  • Rocket Power
  • Dora the Explorer
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
  • Ed, Edd n Eddy
  • Bob the Builder
  • The Powerpuff Girls
  • The Wild Thornberrys
  • That '70s Show
  • CatDog
  • Bear in the Big Blue House
  • 7th Heaven
  • Dexter's Laboratory
  • Friends
  • Rugrats

2003 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 2003:

  • Beyblades (spinning top toys)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
  • Nintendo GameCube
  • Bratz (dolls)
  • PlayStation 2

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

  • The Simpsons Hit & Run - Animated car game that was based on The Simpsons.
  • Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - RPG game based on the Star Wars movie series.
  • Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Stealth shooter game.
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - The fourth game in the series.
  • Animal Crossing - Life simulation game that was released on the Nintendo Gamecube.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 8th of October:

Weather

Weather information for October 8th, 2003:

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 18.2 degrees Celsius. It rained a bit (mist or a shower or two). It was a windy day. There were 2 hours of sunshine.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 54.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 12.33 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 13.67 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on October 8th, 2003?

  • George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 8th, 2003?

  • Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?

  • Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on October 8th, 2003 was probably conceived around the 29th of December, 2002. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 8th, 2003 is the 17th of July, 2004. (Rough Estimate).

How old was I?

Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on October 8th, 2003.

Videos

Looking for some nostalgia? Here are some Youtube videos relating to October 8th, 2003. Please note that videos are automatically selected by Youtube and that results may vary! Click on the "Load Next Video" button to view the next video in the search playlist. In many cases, you'll find episodes of old TV shows, documentaries, music videos and soap dramas.

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about October 8th, 2003.

  • 6,354 days have passed since this date.
  • 548,989,200 seconds have passed since the October 8th, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 640,487,400 times.
  • Since October 8th, 2003, earth has travelled approximately 283,278,427,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 91,498,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 47,213,071 steps. That's about 20,984 miles!
  • Since this date, 6,587,870 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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