December 22nd, 2003, fell on a Monday. It was day 356 of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.
17 years, 1 months and 3 days have passed since December 22nd, 2003.
On This Date
Events that occurred on December 22nd, 2003:
NBA: Isiah Thomas becomes the New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations.
Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved is awarded the 2003 Ballon d'Or.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 22nd, 2003:
United States: Hey Ya - Outkast
United Kingdom: Mad World - Michael Andrews & Gary Jules
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Something's Gotta Give" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is December 22nd, 2003 and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Christmas Day of 2003 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are thronged with Christmas shoppers.
In America, the song Hey Ya by Outkast is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Mad World by Michael Andrews & Gary Jules is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Something's Gotta Give 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. People are watching popular TV shows such as "King of the Hill", "Sex and the City", "That '70s Show" and "The King of Queens". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic", "True Crime: Streets of LA", "Need for Speed: Underground" and "Manhunt".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Rugrats", "The Powerpuff Girls", "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Grounded for Life". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "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 December 22nd, 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.
Michael Jackson arrest
Pop legend Michael Jackson is arrested by California police. He is charged with "lewd or lascivious acts" with a child younger than 14.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was being played in movie theaters at the time. The movie went on to gross over $1.1 billion dollars.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
17 years, 1 months and 3 days have passed since December 22nd, 2003.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 52 of 2003.
Leap Year: 2003 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on December 22nd, 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 1072051200.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around December 22nd, 2003:
November 22nd, 2003: England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup after beating Australia 20-17.
November 22nd, 2003: Model Carmen Electra and Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro are married.
November 26th, 2003: Rapper Soulja Slim is shot dead in New Orleans, Louisiana.
November 28th, 2003: Tunisian singer Thekra is murdered by her husband in Cairo, Egypt.
December 13th, 2003: Saddam Hussein is captured by American forces in Tikrit.
December 14th, 2003: U.S. forces confirm that they have captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
December 17th, 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is released.
December 17th, 2003: Soham murders: Ian Huntley is found guilty of the murders of Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman.
December 18th, 2003: Michael Jackson is charged with seven counts of child molestation.
December 18th, 2003: Serial killer Gary Ridgway is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
This date: December 22nd, 2003
December 26th, 2003: A massive earthquake hits southeastern Iran. Over 40 thousand people are reportedly killed in the Iranian city of Bam.
January 3rd, 2004: 148 people die when Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff.
George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on December 22nd, 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 December 22nd, 2003 was probably conceived around the 14th of March, 2003. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 22nd, 2003 is the 30th of September, 2004. (Rough Estimate).
Soccer Results
Premier League results from December 22nd, 2003.
Man City and Leeds draw 1-1.
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about December 22nd, 2003.
6,244 days have passed since this date.
539,481,600 seconds have passed since the December 22nd, 2003.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 629,395,200 times.
Since December 22nd, 2003, earth has travelled approximately 278,372,505,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 89,913,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 46,395,418 steps. That's about 20,620 miles!
Since this date, 6,473,779 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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