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October 22, 2003

October 22, 2003, was a Wednesday. It was 21 years, 2 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 22, 2003:

  • United States: "Baby Boy" by Beyonce
  • United Kingdom: "Hole In The Head" by Sugababes

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 22, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
  • Shake Ya Tailfeather - Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee
  • Get Low - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins
  • Right Thurr - Chingy
  • Damn! - YoungBloodZ Featuring Lil Jon
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.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Texas Chainsaw Massacre".

Facts

This date was 7,735 days ago. Approximately 258 months have passed. It was the 295th day of 2003, in week 43. 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 October 22, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, October 22, 2003. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 2003 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations.

In America, the song "Baby Boy" by Beyonce is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hole In The Head" by Sugababes is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre 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.

A flash animation of badgers singing "badger, badger, badger" has become a viral hit on the Internet. The animation, which loops indefinitely, was published by British animator Jonti Picking in September 2003. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Crash Holly, Jonathan Brandis, Soulja Slim, and Pat Tillman would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Sopranos", "Futurama", and "Alias".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Medieval: Total War", "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", "The Simpsons Hit & Run", and "SSX 3". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Little Bill", "My Wife and Kids", and "ChalkZone". Popular toys at the moment include the Nintendo GameCube, Chicken Dance Elmo, Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, and Bionicle LEGO.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 22, 2003, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 22, 2003 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 22, 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.
  • 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 Nedvěd, 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.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 22, 2003.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 22, 2003.

  • September 22, 2003: Former British boxer Frank Bruno is taken from his home under the provisions of the Mental Health Act.
  • September 23, 2003: The first episode of One Tree Hill is aired.
  • September 29, 2003: The song "Mr. Brightside" is released by rock band The Killers.
  • September 30, 2003:
    • Robert Kardashian passes away from cancer.
    • Kanye West releases his debut single "Through the Wire".
  • October 1, 2003: The imageboard website 4chan is founded.
  • October 2, 2003: OutKast release the single "The Way You Move".
  • October 3, 2003: A tiger seriously injures German-American magician Roy Horn during a show at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
  • October 4, 2003: Twenty-one Israelis are killed when a suicide bomber attacks the "Maxim" restaurant in Haifa, Israel.
  • October 7, 2003:
    • 13-year-old Ryan Halligan commits suicide after being relentlessly bullied by his classmates.
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger is voted in as the new Governor of California.
  • October 10, 2003:
    • Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) is released in movie theaters.
    • School of Rock (2003), starring Jack Black, is released in cinemas.
  • October 13, 2003: The first episode of the reality dating show "Room Raiders" is aired on MTV.
  • October 17, 2003: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) is released in cinemas.
  • October 19, 2003: Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II.
  • October 20, 2003: No Doubt release their single "It's My Life".
  • October 21, 2003: It is announced that actor Robert De Niro has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • This date: October 22, 2003
  • October 24, 2003:
    • Rapper "Half a Mill" is shot dead in the Albany Projects in Brooklyn, New York.
    • The supersonic passenger airliner "the Concorde" is officially retired.
    • The film "Scary Movie 3" is released.
  • October 25, 2003: Wrestler Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are married.
  • October 26, 2003: The first episode of the reality TV show "Viva La Bam" is aired on MTV.
  • October 28, 2003:
    • 16-year-old Cesc Fàbregas makes his first team debut for Arsenal.
    • Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are married.
    • The video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" is released.
  • October 29, 2003:
    • The first Call of Duty game is released.
    • LeBron James makes his NBA debut.
    • UK politics: Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith resigns after failing to win a vote of confidence.
  • November 1, 2003: Charlene Downes (14) goes missing in Blackpool, England.
  • November 3, 2003:
    • The game "True Crime: Streets of LA" is released.
    • 14-year-old Charlene Downes goes missing in Blackpool, England.
  • November 4, 2003: Mark Zuckerberg registers the website Facemash.
  • November 5, 2003:
    • The Matrix Revolutions (2003) is released.
    • Serial killer Gary Ridgway pleads guilty to 48 murders.
    • Soham murders: The trial of Ian Huntley for the murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells begins at the Old Bailey in London.
  • November 6, 2003: WWE wrestler Crash Holly (Michael Lockwood) commits suicide.
  • November 7, 2003: The Christmas movie Elf (2003) is released in cinemas.
  • November 11, 2003: The final episode of the animated TV series "The Angry Beavers" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • November 12, 2003: 1990s teen actor Jonathan Brandis commits suicide.
  • November 14, 2003: Love Actually (2003) is released.
  • November 16, 2003: Football: Lionel Messi makes his debut for Barcelona.
  • November 17, 2003:
    • The game "Need for Speed: Underground" is released.
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes the 38th Governor of California.
    • Westlife release their song "Mandy".
  • November 18, 2003: Massachusetts becomes the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2003

People in October 2003 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from October 2003.

Room Raiders
Room Raiders
Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
The O.C.
The O.C.
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

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

Kids TV shows on October 22, 2003

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

One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Romeo!
Romeo!
My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot

Teen Titans
Teen Titans
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2003

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

Mighty Beanz
Mighty Beanz
Ello Creation System
Ello Creation System
Easy-Bake Real Meal
Easy-Bake Real Meal
VideoNow (portable player)
VideoNow (portable player)
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Gogo My Walkin Pup
Namco TV Games
Namco TV Games
Bulls Eye Ball
Bulls Eye Ball
Justice League Figures
Justice League Figures
LEGO Clikits
LEGO Clikits
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Lamaze Octotunes
Lamaze Octotunes
Kasey the Kinderbot
Kasey the Kinderbot
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2003.

SSX 3 2003
SSX 3
Pro Evolution Soccer 3 2003
Pro Evolution Soccer 3
The Simpsons Hit & Run 2003
The Simpsons Hit & Run
Soulcalibur II 2003
Soulcalibur II
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2003
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
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

Were you born on October 22, 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 October 22, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 22.

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Actor
Born on October 22, 1938
He turned 65 on this day in 2003.

Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger

Soccer manager
Born on October 22, 1949
He turned 54 on this day in 2003.

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Actor
Born on October 22, 1952
He turned 51 on this day in 2003.

Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk

Actor
Born on October 22, 1962
He turned 41 on this day in 2003.

Dražen Petrović

Dražen Petrović

NBA player Deceased
Born on October 22, 1964
He was not alive on this date.

Shaggy

Shaggy

Singer
Born on October 22, 1968
He turned 35 on this day in 2003.

Suzanne Jackson

Suzanne Jackson

Blogger
Born on October 22, 1984
She turned 19 on this day in 2003.

Zac Hanson

Zac Hanson

Musician
Born on October 22, 1985
He turned 18 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 22, 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 October 22, 2003 was most likely conceived around January 29, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 22, 2003 is close to July 14, 2004.

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Stats for October 22, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 22, 2003:

  • 7,735 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,105 weeks have passed.
  • 668,307,600 seconds have passed since October 22, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 779,692,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 344,846,721,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 111,384,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 57,474,454 steps. That's roughly 25,544 miles.
  • 8,019,691 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How many years ago was 2003?

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