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December 23, 2003

December 23, 2003, was a Tuesday. It was 20 years, 10 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 23, 2003, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Hey Ya" by Outkast
  • United Kingdom: "Mad World" by Michael Andrews & Gary Jules

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 23, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Hey Ya! - OutKast
  • The Way You Move - OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown
  • Stand Up - Ludacris Featuring Shawnna
  • Milkshake - Kelis
  • Here Without You - 3 Doors Down
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.
Something's Gotta Give

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Something's Gotta Give".

Facts

This date occurred 7,620 days ago. Approximately 254 months have passed. It was the 357th day of 2003, in week 52. The decade was the 2000s. The start of 2004 was just 8 days away. People who were born on December 23, 2003, are now 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 85 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Joshua Coleman

The Arthur episode "Desk Wars"/"Desperately Seeking Stanley" premiered that day.
Posted on Jul 10, 2024 18:27


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Take me back to December 23, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is December 23, 2003, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Christmas Day of 2003 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while.

In America, the song "Hey Ya" by Outkast is at the top of the singles charts, while "Mad World" by Michael Andrews & Gary Jules is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Something's Gotta Give 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 "The King of Queens", "Boston Public", "The Osbournes", and "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica". 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 Pat Tillman, Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, and Marlon Brando would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", "Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne", "Pro Evolution Soccer 3", and "Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Friends", "Bear in the Big Blue House", "Malcolm in the Middle", and "Static Shock". Children are playing with toys such as Beyblades (spinning top toys), Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster, Bulls Eye Ball, and Namco TV Games.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 23, 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 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 23, 2003 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 23, 2003.

  • Christmas 2003 is days away.

    Christmas 2003 is days away

    Christmas 2003 was just days away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. Schools, colleges, and non-retail businesses were also beginning to close for the holiday season.
  • 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 was being played in movie theaters. The movie went on to gross over $1.1 billion.
  • Michael Jackson is arrested.

    Michael Jackson is arrested

    On November 20th, 2003, pop legend Michael Jackson was arrested by police in California and charged with "lewd or lascivious acts" with a child younger than 14. His arrest took place two days after the authorities searched his home at the Neverland Ranch.
  • 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 NedvÄ›d, 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 23, 2003.

  • November 26, 2003:
    • Rapper Soulja Slim is shot dead in New Orleans, Louisiana.
    • The film "Bad Santa", starring Billy Bob Thornton, is released in movie theaters.
  • November 28, 2003: Tunisian singer Thekra is murdered by her husband in Cairo, Egypt.
  • December 5, 2003: Coldplay singer Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow are married.
  • December 12, 2003: Paul Martin becomes the new Prime Minister of Canada.
  • December 13, 2003: Saddam Hussein is captured by American forces in Tikrit.
  • December 14, 2003:
    • US forces confirm that they have captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
    • Pamela Holopainen (22) goes missing in Timmins, Canada.
  • December 17, 2003:
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is released.
    • Soham murders: Ian Huntley is found guilty of the murders of Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman.
  • December 18, 2003:
    • Michael Jackson is charged with seven counts of child molestation.
    • Serial killer Gary Ridgway is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
  • December 22, 2003:
    • Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved is awarded the 2003 Ballon d'Or.
    • NBA: Isiah Thomas becomes the New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations.
  • This date: December 23, 2003
  • December 26, 2003: A massive earthquake hits southeastern Iran. Over 40 thousand people are reportedly killed in the Iranian city of Bam.
  • January 3, 2004: 148 people die when Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff.
  • January 4, 2004: The social networking website Facebook is officially launched.
  • January 8, 2004: The first episode of "The Apprentice" is aired.
  • January 11, 2004:
    • The domain name for Facebook is first registered.
    • The first episode of "Drake & Josh" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • January 13, 2004:
    • Britney Spears releases her single "Toxic".
    • Serial killer Harold Shipman hangs himself in his cell.
  • January 16, 2004:
    • Rapper J-Kwon releases his song "Tipsy".
    • The first issue of the British "lad's mag" Nuts is released.
  • January 20, 2004: The trial of Martha Stewart for securities fraud begins in New York City.
  • January 21, 2004: The first episode of the reality TV series "'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave" airs on MTV.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 2003

In December 2003, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from December 2003.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 2003

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

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

Toys 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 December 2003.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2
Manhunt 2003
Manhunt
Need for Speed: Underground 2003
Need for Speed: Underground
Beyond Good & Evil 2003
Beyond Good & Evil
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
True Crime: Streets of LA 2003
True Crime: Streets of LA
Call of Duty 2003
Call of Duty
Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Tony Hawk's Underground
FIFA Football 2004 2003
FIFA Football 2004

Were you born on December 23, 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 December 23, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 23.

Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Musician
Born on December 23, 1964
He turned 39 on this day in 2003.

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Actor Deceased
Born on December 23, 1971
He turned 32 on this day in 2003.

Estella Warren

Estella Warren

Actress
Born on December 23, 1978
She turned 25 on this day in 2003.

Reed Alexander

Reed Alexander

Actor
Born on December 23, 1994
He turned 9 on this day in 2003.

Finn Wolfhard

Finn Wolfhard

Actor
Born on December 23, 2002
He turned 1 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 23, 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 December 23, 2003 was most likely conceived around April 1, 2003.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 23, 2003 is close to September 14, 2004.

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Stats for December 23, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 23, 2003:

  • 7,620 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,088 weeks have passed.
  • 658,368,000 seconds have passed since December 23, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 768,096,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 339,717,888,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 109,728,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 56,619,648 steps. That's roughly 25,164 miles.
  • 7,900,416 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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