December 6, 2003

December 6, 2003, was a Saturday. It was 20 years, 11 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 6, 2003:

United States: "Stand Up" by Ludacris
United Kingdom: "Leave Right Now" by Will Young

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 6, 2003

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

Stand Up - Ludacris Featuring Shawnna
Hey Ya! - OutKast
Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
The Way You Move - OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown
Holidae In - Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg

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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Last Samurai" was at the top of the box office on December 6, 2003.

Facts

This date was 7,659 days ago. Approximately 255 months have passed. It was the 340th day of 2003, in week 49. The decade was the 2000s. There were only 25 days left in the year. People born on this day are currently 20 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 85 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 6, 2003

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, December 6, 2003. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The Christmas season of 2003 has begun. In America, the song "Stand Up" by Ludacris is at the top of the singles charts, while "Leave Right Now" by Will Young is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Last Samurai 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 Pat Tillman, Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, and Marlon Brando would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Angel", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Alias", and "CSI: Miami". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Kingdom Hearts", "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic", "Pro Evolution Soccer 3", and "Manhunt". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Proud Family", "ChalkZone", "Jimmy Neutron", and "Teen Titans".

Popular toys at the moment include Gogo's Crazy Bones, Chicken Dance Elmo, Justice League Figures, and Namco TV Games.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 6, 2003, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
Native American Zodiac: December 6, 2003 falls under the Owl.
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, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 6, 2003.

Christmas 2003 has begun
The Christmas holiday season of 2003 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
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
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
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"
"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.
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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 6, 2003.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 6, 2003.

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.
November 22, 2003:
• England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup after beating Australia 20-17.
• Model Carmen Electra and Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro are married.
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.
This date: December 6, 2003
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.
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.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2003

The following TV shows were popular in December 2003:

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Arrested Development

Room Raiders

Cold Case

One Tree Hill

Two and a Half Men

Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica

The O.C.

America's Next Top Model

Punk'd

NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service

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.

Kids TV shows on December 6, 2003

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

One Tree Hill

Romeo!

My Life as a Teenage Robot

Teen Titans

All Grown Up! (Rugrats)

That's So Raven

Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible

ChalkZone

The Proud Family

The Cramp Twins

Popular toys and games in 2003

Toys and games that were popular in 2003:

Mighty Beanz

Ello Creation System

Easy-Bake Real Meal

VideoNow (portable player)

Gogo My Walkin Pup

Namco TV Games

Bulls Eye Ball

Justice League Figures

LEGO Clikits

Hokey Pokey Elmo

Lamaze Octotunes

Kasey the Kinderbot

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2003.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Project Gotham Racing 2

Manhunt

Need for Speed: Underground

Beyond Good & Evil

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

True Crime: Streets of LA

Call of Duty

Tony Hawk's Underground

FIFA Football 2004

SSX 3

Were you born on December 6, 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 6, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 6.

Andrew Flintoff

Cricket player
Born on December 6, 1977
He turned 26 on this day in 2003.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA player
Born on December 6, 1994
He turned 9 on this day in 2003.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 6:

Constitution Day (Spain)

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 6, 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 December 6, 2003 was most likely conceived around March 15, 2003.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 6, 2003 is close to August 28, 2004.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 6, 2003:

7,659 days have passed since this date.
1,094 weeks have passed.
661,737,600 seconds have passed since December 6, 2003.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 772,027,200 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 341,456,601,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 110,289,600 times.
You have taken approximately 56,909,434 steps. That's roughly 25,293 miles.
7,940,851 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 6, 2003

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to December 6, 2003

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 2003 has begun

Michael Jackson is arrested

Flash Mob

The Da Vinci Code

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

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