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April 17, 2003

April 17, 2003, was a Thursday. It was 21 years, 7 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 17, 2003:

  • United States: "In Da Club" by 50 Cent
  • United Kingdom: "Make Luv" by Room 5

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 17, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • In Da Club - 50 Cent
  • Ignition - R. Kelly
  • Get Busy - Sean Paul
  • Picture - Kid Rock Featuring Sheryl Crow
  • Miss You - Aaliyah
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.
Phone Booth

Top movie

The movie "Phone Booth" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 7,890 days ago. Approximately 263 months have passed. It was the 107th day of 2003, in week 16. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on April 17, 2003, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 88 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 17, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is April 17, 2003, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 2003 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song "In Da Club" by 50 Cent is at the top of the singles charts, while "Make Luv" by Room 5 is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Phone Booth 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 "King of the Hill", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Sex and the City", and "MythBusters". 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.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Camoflauge, Barry White, Bob Hope, and Charles Bronson would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "RuneScape", "Medal of Honor: Frontline", "Battlefield 1942", and "Ratchet & Clank". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Wild Thornberrys", "The Powerpuff Girls", "As Told by Ginger", and "My Wife and Kids".

Children are playing with toys such as Gogo's Crazy Bones, Betty Spaghetty (doll), FurReal Friends, and Playmobil Airport.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 17, 2003, will have the star sign Aries.
  • 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 17, 2003 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 17, 2003.

  • Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz become an item.

    Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz become an item

    It was in April of 2003 that singer Justin Timberlake and actress Cameron Diaz began dating.
  • "Bring Me to Life"

    "Bring Me to Life"

    Evanescence released their hit single "Bring Me to Life" in April 2003. The song reached the top 10 charts in more than 15 countries.
  • 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.
  • Iraq Invasion.

    Iraq Invasion

    The invasion of Iraq was in full swing at this time. On March 20th, 2003, coalition forces entered Iraq. By April, the capital city of Baghdad had fallen. On May 1st, 2003, US President George W. Bush announced that major combat operations in Iraq had ended.
  • 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.
  • The SARS epidemic.

    The SARS epidemic

    A viral respiratory disease called SARS broke out in South China in November 2002. Over 8,000 cases of the virus were detected, and 774 deaths were reported in 37 countries.
  • 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 April 17, 2003.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 17, 2003.

  • March 18, 2003: Dan Brown publishes his mystery novel "The Da Vinci Code.".
  • March 20, 2003: The Iraq War begins after coalition forces launch an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad.
  • March 21, 2003:
    • Iraq War: Coalition forces begin a ground invasion of Iraq.
    • Soccer: Leeds United sack manager Terry Venables.
  • March 22, 2003: The social networking site Friendster is founded.
  • March 30, 2003:
    • WrestleMania XIX: Brock Lesnar defeats Kurt Angle at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.
    • Wrestling: Stone Cold Steve Austin takes part in his final match before retiring.
  • April 1, 2003:
    • Computer manufacturer Dell announces that it will no longer be supporting floppy disks on some of its products.
    • The White Stripes release their album "Elephant".
    • Lil' Kim and 50 Cent team up to release the song "Magic Stick".
  • April 3, 2003: Iraq War: Coalition forces reach the capital Baghdad.
  • April 7, 2003: Evanescence release their single "Bring Me to Life".
  • April 9, 2003:
    • Iraq War: A statue of Saddam Hussein is destroyed in Firdos Square in Baghdad.
    • Iraq War: Coalition forces seize control of Baghdad.
  • April 11, 2003: The comedy film "Anger Management" is released.
  • April 13, 2003: 21 students are killed when a bus is involved in a serious road collision near Vale of Tempe, Greece.
  • April 14, 2003: The body of missing woman Laci Peterson is discovered in San Francisco Bay.
  • April 15, 2003: Iraq War: US forces take control of Tikrit.
  • April 16, 2003: Michael Jordan plays his last professional basketball game.
  • This date: April 17, 2003
  • April 18, 2003: Scott Peterson is arrested for the murder of his wife Laci Peterson.
  • April 21, 2003: English pop group S Club 7 announce that they will be breaking up.
  • May 1, 2003: Iraq War: US President George Bush delivers his "Mission Accomplished" speech.
  • May 2, 2003: The X-Men movie X2 (2003) is released.
  • May 4, 2003: Manchester United win the Premier League after Arsenal are defeated 3-2 by Leeds United.
  • May 6, 2003: American rock band Fall Out Boy release their debut album "Take This to Your Grave".
  • May 9, 2003: The film "Daddy Day Care" is released.
  • May 10, 2003: Chingy releases his song "Right Thurr".
  • May 11, 2003: Several newspapers name Freddie Scappaticci as the IRA informant "Stakeknife".
  • May 12, 2003: Lumidee releases her debut single "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)".
  • May 15, 2003:
    • The Matrix Reloaded (2003) is released.
    • American singer June Carter Cash passes away at the age of 73.
  • May 17, 2003: Arsenal win the FA Cup final after defeating Southampton 1-0.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on April 17, 2003

People in April 2003 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 2003.

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
8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
The Wire
The Wire
The Shield
The Shield
The Osbournes
The Osbournes
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs

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 April 2003

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

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
Invader Zim
Invader Zim
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Toys

Toys in 2003

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Lamaze Octotunes
Lamaze Octotunes
Kasey the Kinderbot
Kasey the Kinderbot
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Cranium Cadoo
Cranium Cadoo
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
Playmobil Airport
Playmobil Airport
Micropets
Micropets
FurReal Friends
FurReal Friends
KG Racer automites
KG Racer automites
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2003.

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
FIFA Football 2003
 2002
FIFA Football 2003
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 2002
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Unreal Tournament 2003
Animal Crossing 2002
Animal Crossing
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven 2002
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Medieval: Total War 2002
Medieval: Total War

Were you born on April 17, 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 April 17, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 17.

William Holden

William Holden

Actor Deceased
Born on April 17, 1918
He was not alive on this date.

Börje Salming

Börje Salming

Ice hockey player Deceased
Born on April 17, 1951
He turned 52 on this day in 2003.

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

English actor
Born on April 17, 1959
He turned 44 on this day in 2003.

Redman

Redman

Rapper
Born on April 17, 1970
He turned 33 on this day in 2003.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Actress
Born on April 17, 1972
She turned 31 on this day in 2003.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham

Spice Girls
Born on April 17, 1974
She turned 29 on this day in 2003.

Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley

MMA fighter
Born on April 17, 1982
He turned 21 on this day in 2003.

Jake Cornish

Jake Cornish

Love Island contestant
Born on April 17, 1997
He turned 6 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on April 17, 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 April 17, 2003 was most likely conceived around July 25, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 17, 2003 is close to January 8, 2004.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 17, 2003:

  • 7,890 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,127 weeks have passed.
  • 681,699,600 seconds have passed since April 17, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 795,316,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 351,756,993,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 113,616,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 58,626,166 steps. That's roughly 26,056 miles.
  • 8,180,395 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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