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===[[January 2003|January]]===
 
===[[January 2003|January]]===
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* [[January 1]] - [[Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva]] becomes the 37th President of [[Brazil]].
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* [[January 01]] - [[Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva]] becomes the 37th President of [[Brazil]].
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* [[January 1]] - [[Pascal Couchepin]] becomes [[President of the Confederation (Switzerland)|President of the Confederation]] in [[Switzerland]].
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* [[January 01]] - [[Pascal Couchepin]] becomes [[President of the Confederation (Switzerland)|President of the Confederation]] in [[Switzerland]].
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* [[January 8]] - [[US Airways]] flight 5481 crashes at [[Charlotte-Douglas International Airport]] in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] killing all 21 people aboard.
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* [[January 08]] - [[US Airways]] flight 5481 crashes at [[Charlotte-Douglas International Airport]] in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] killing all 21 people aboard.
 
* [[January 15]] - The [[Supreme Court of the United States|United States Supreme Court]] hands down its decision in [[Eldred v. Ashcroft]] allowing the extension of copyright terms in the U.S.
 
* [[January 15]] - The [[Supreme Court of the United States|United States Supreme Court]] hands down its decision in [[Eldred v. Ashcroft]] allowing the extension of copyright terms in the U.S.
 
* [[January 24]] - The new [[United States Department of Homeland Security]] officially begins operation.
 
* [[January 24]] - The new [[United States Department of Homeland Security]] officially begins operation.
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===[[February 2003|February]]===
 
===[[February 2003|February]]===
 
[[Image:Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|200px|Anti-war protestors gather in [[Amsterdam]], during world-wide protests against war in Iraq.]]
 
[[Image:Amsterdam.jpg|thumb|200px|Anti-war protestors gather in [[Amsterdam]], during world-wide protests against war in Iraq.]]
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* [[February 1]] - The [[Space Shuttle Columbia disaster|Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates]] over [[Texas]] upon reentry, killing all seven [[astronaut]]s onboard.
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* [[February 01]] - The [[Space Shuttle Columbia disaster|Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates]] over [[Texas]] upon reentry, killing all seven [[astronaut]]s onboard.
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* [[February 1]] - In [[Northern Ireland]], The [[Protestant]] [[UDA]] Belfast leader [[John Gregg]] is killed by a loyalist faction.
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* [[February 01]] - In [[Northern Ireland]], The [[Protestant]] [[UDA]] Belfast leader [[John Gregg]] is killed by a loyalist faction.
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*[[February 3]] - The worldwide movie premiere of [[Shanghai Knights]] was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  
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*[[February 03]] - The worldwide movie premiere of [[Shanghai Knights]] was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  
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* [[February 5]] - Iraq disarmament crisis: U.S. Secretary of State [[Colin Powell]] addresses the [[UN Security Council]] on Iraq.{{noMention}}
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* [[February 05]] - Iraq disarmament crisis: U.S. Secretary of State [[Colin Powell]] addresses the [[UN Security Council]] on Iraq.{{noMention}}
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* [[February 9]] - [[Cricket]] World Cup begins in [[South Africa]].{{noMention}}
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* [[February 09]] - [[Cricket]] World Cup begins in [[South Africa]].{{noMention}}
 
* [[February 15]] - Global [[Protests against the Iraq war|protests against Iraq war]] - more than ten million people protest in over 600 cities worldwide, the largest war protest to take place before the war occurred.
 
* [[February 15]] - Global [[Protests against the Iraq war|protests against Iraq war]] - more than ten million people protest in over 600 cities worldwide, the largest war protest to take place before the war occurred.
 
* [[February 17]] - [[Antwerp Diamond Center]] in [[Belgium]] opens its vaults after weekend and discovers that unknown burglars had stolen [[diamond]]s worth $100 million - largest diamond theft so far.{{noMention}}
 
* [[February 17]] - [[Antwerp Diamond Center]] in [[Belgium]] opens its vaults after weekend and discovers that unknown burglars had stolen [[diamond]]s worth $100 million - largest diamond theft so far.{{noMention}}
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===[[March 2003|March]]===
 
===[[March 2003|March]]===
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* [[March 1]] - Iraq disarmament crisis: The [[United Arab Emirates]] calls for Iraqi president Saddam Hussein to step down to avoid war. The sentiment is later echoed by [[Bahrain]] and [[Kuwait]]
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* [[March 01]] - Iraq disarmament crisis: The [[United Arab Emirates]] calls for Iraqi president Saddam Hussein to step down to avoid war. The sentiment is later echoed by [[Bahrain]] and [[Kuwait]]
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* [[March 1]] - The Turkish parliment vetos the access of the U.S troops to airbases in Turkey in order to attack Iraq from the north. The Bush administration starts working on the ''B Plan'', namely attacking Iraq from the south, through the Persian Gulf.  
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* [[March 01]] - The Turkish parliment vetos the access of the U.S troops to airbases in Turkey in order to attack Iraq from the north. The Bush administration starts working on the ''B Plan'', namely attacking Iraq from the south, through the Persian Gulf.  
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* [[March 1]] - The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the [[United States Customs Service]], and the [[United States Secret Service]] moves to the [[United States Department of Homeland Security]]
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* [[March 01]] - The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the [[United States Customs Service]], and the [[United States Secret Service]] moves to the [[United States Department of Homeland Security]]
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* [[March 1]] - Boxer [[Roy Jones Jr.]] beats [[John Ruiz]] to become [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion
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* [[March 01]] - Boxer [[Roy Jones Jr.]] beats [[John Ruiz]] to become [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] champion
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* [[March 1]] - [[War on Terrorism]]: Authorities in [[Pakistan]] capture [[Khalid Shaikh Mohammed]], the suspected mastermind of the [[September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack]]s along with money man [[Mustafa Ahmed al-Hawsawi]].<!-- date either 1. or 2. -->
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* [[March 01]] - [[War on Terrorism]]: Authorities in [[Pakistan]] capture [[Khalid Shaikh Mohammed]], the suspected mastermind of the [[September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack]]s along with money man [[Mustafa Ahmed al-Hawsawi]].<!-- date either 1. or 2. -->
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* [[March 1]] - [[Ohio]] celebrates its [[1803|bicentennial]] statehood.
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* [[March 01]] - [[Ohio]] celebrates its [[1803|bicentennial]] statehood.
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* [[March 5]] - The [[Supreme Court of the United States]] by a 5-4 margin upholds California's "[[Three strikes law|three strikes and you're out]]" law.
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* [[March 05]] - The [[Supreme Court of the United States]] by a 5-4 margin upholds California's "[[Three strikes law|three strikes and you're out]]" law.
 
* [[March 11]] - [[Iraq disarmament crisis]]: Iraqi fighters threaten two U.S. [[Lockheed U-2|U-2 surveillance planes]], flying missions for U.N. weapons inspectors, forcing them to abort their mission and return to base.  
 
* [[March 11]] - [[Iraq disarmament crisis]]: Iraqi fighters threaten two U.S. [[Lockheed U-2|U-2 surveillance planes]], flying missions for U.N. weapons inspectors, forcing them to abort their mission and return to base.  
 
* [[March 12]] - [[Serbia|Serbian]] Prime Minister [[Zoran Đinđić]] assassinated in Belgrade
 
* [[March 12]] - [[Serbia|Serbian]] Prime Minister [[Zoran Đinđić]] assassinated in Belgrade
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===[[April 2003|April]]===
 
===[[April 2003|April]]===
 
[[Image:Saddamstatue.jpg|thumb|200px|The Statue of [[Saddam Hussein]] is toppled by American forces as they capture [[Baghdad]].]]
 
[[Image:Saddamstatue.jpg|thumb|200px|The Statue of [[Saddam Hussein]] is toppled by American forces as they capture [[Baghdad]].]]
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* [[April 3]] - Passenger bus hits remote-controlled land mine in the [[Chechnya|Chechen]] capital, killing at least 8.
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* [[April 03]] - Passenger bus hits remote-controlled land mine in the [[Chechnya|Chechen]] capital, killing at least 8.
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* [[April 9]] - U.S. forces seize control of Baghdad, apparently ending the regime of Saddam Hussein.
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* [[April 09]] - U.S. forces seize control of Baghdad, apparently ending the regime of Saddam Hussein.
 
* [[April 14]] - [[Human Genome Project]] successfully completed with 99% of the human [[genome]] sequenced to 99.99% accuracy.
 
* [[April 14]] - [[Human Genome Project]] successfully completed with 99% of the human [[genome]] sequenced to 99.99% accuracy.
 
* [[April 17]] - The [[Stevens Report]] concludes that members of the [[Royal Ulster Constabulary|RUC]] and British Army cooperated with the [[Ulster Defence Association|UDA]] in the killings of Catholics in [[Northern Ireland]]
 
* [[April 17]] - The [[Stevens Report]] concludes that members of the [[Royal Ulster Constabulary|RUC]] and British Army cooperated with the [[Ulster Defence Association|UDA]] in the killings of Catholics in [[Northern Ireland]]
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===[[May 2003|May]]===
 
===[[May 2003|May]]===
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* [[May 1]] - George W. Bush landed on the aircraft carrier [[USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)|USS ''Abraham Lincoln'']], in a [[Lockheed]] [[S-3 Viking]], where he gave a speech announcing end of major combat in the Iraq war.
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* [[May 01]] - George W. Bush landed on the aircraft carrier [[USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)|USS ''Abraham Lincoln'']], in a [[Lockheed]] [[S-3 Viking]], where he gave a speech announcing end of major combat in the Iraq war.
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* [[May 2]] - [[Monkeyman superhero hoax]] begins in [[Tunbridge Wells]], [[Kent]], UK
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* [[May 02]] - [[Monkeyman superhero hoax]] begins in [[Tunbridge Wells]], [[Kent]], UK
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* [[May 3]] - [[Old Man of the Mountain]], rock formation in [[New Hampshire]], crumbles after heavy rain
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* [[May 03]] - [[Old Man of the Mountain]], rock formation in [[New Hampshire]], crumbles after heavy rain
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* [[May 4-10]] - A major severe weather outbreak spawned more tornadoes than any week in U.S. history. 393 tornadoes were reported in 19 states.
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* [[May]] 04-10 - A major severe weather outbreak spawned more tornadoes than any week in U.S. history. 393 tornadoes were reported in 19 states.
 
* [[May 11]] - [[Benvenuto Cellini]]'s [[Saliera]] is stolen from the [[Kunsthistorisches Museum]] in [[Vienna]].  
 
* [[May 11]] - [[Benvenuto Cellini]]'s [[Saliera]] is stolen from the [[Kunsthistorisches Museum]] in [[Vienna]].  
 
* [[May 12]] - [[Suicide bombing|Suicide truck-bomb]] attack kills at least 60 at a government compound in northern [[Chechnya]].
 
* [[May 12]] - [[Suicide bombing|Suicide truck-bomb]] attack kills at least 60 at a government compound in northern [[Chechnya]].
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===[[June 2003|June]]===
 
===[[June 2003|June]]===
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* [[June 1]] - The [[People's Republic of China]] begins filling the [[lake|reservoir]] behind the massive [[Three Gorges Dam]], raising the water level near the dam over 100 metres.
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* [[June 01]] - The [[People's Republic of China]] begins filling the [[lake|reservoir]] behind the massive [[Three Gorges Dam]], raising the water level near the dam over 100 metres.
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* [[June 4]] - [[Martha Stewart]] and her broker are [[indict]]ed for using privileged investment information and then obstructing a federal investigation.  Stewart also resigned as chairperson and chief executive officer of [[Martha Stewart Living]].
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* [[June 04]] - [[Martha Stewart]] and her broker are [[indict]]ed for using privileged investment information and then obstructing a federal investigation.  Stewart also resigned as chairperson and chief executive officer of [[Martha Stewart Living]].
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* [[June 5]] - Female [[suicide bomber]] detonates [[bomb]] near a bus carrying soldiers and civilians to a military airfield in [[Mozdok]], a major [[staging area|staging point]] for [[Russia]]n troops in [[Chechnya]], killing at least 16 people.
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* [[June 05]] - Female [[suicide bomber]] detonates [[bomb]] near a bus carrying soldiers and civilians to a military airfield in [[Mozdok]], a major [[staging area|staging point]] for [[Russia]]n troops in [[Chechnya]], killing at least 16 people.
 
* [[June 15]] - 2003 [[NBA]] Finals end. The [[San Antonio Spurs]] defeat the [[New Jersey Nets]], 4 games to 2.
 
* [[June 15]] - 2003 [[NBA]] Finals end. The [[San Antonio Spurs]] defeat the [[New Jersey Nets]], 4 games to 2.
 
* [[June 22]] - The largest [[hailstone]] ever recorded falls in [[Aurora, Nebraska]], [[USA]].
 
* [[June 22]] - The largest [[hailstone]] ever recorded falls in [[Aurora, Nebraska]], [[USA]].
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===[[July 2003|July]]===
 
===[[July 2003|July]]===
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* [[July 1]] - 500,000 Hong Kong people march to protest [[Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23]], which redefined [[treason]] controversially.
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* [[July 01]] - 500,000 Hong Kong people march to protest [[Hong Kong Basic Law Article 23]], which redefined [[treason]] controversially.
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* [[July 2]] - [[International Olympic Committee]] session in [[Prague]]. [[Vancouver]] ,[[Canada]] is declared the Host City for the [[2010 Winter Olympics|XXI Olympic Winter Games]] in [[2010]].
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* [[July 02]] - [[International Olympic Committee]] session in [[Prague]]. [[Vancouver]] ,[[Canada]] is declared the Host City for the [[2010 Winter Olympics|XXI Olympic Winter Games]] in [[2010]].
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* [[July 5]] - SARS is declared to be contained by WHO.
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* [[July 05]] - SARS is declared to be contained by WHO.
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* [[July 5]] - Double [[suicide bombing]] at a [[Moscow]] [[concert|rock concert]] kills the female attackers and 15 other people.
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* [[July 05]] - Double [[suicide bombing]] at a [[Moscow]] [[concert|rock concert]] kills the female attackers and 15 other people.
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* [[July 6]] - Residents of [[Corsica]] reject a referendum for increased autonomy for the region from [[France]] by a very narrow margin.
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* [[July 06]] - Residents of [[Corsica]] reject a referendum for increased autonomy for the region from [[France]] by a very narrow margin.
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* [[July 7]] - Canon [[Jeffrey John]], first would-be gay bishop in the Church of England, withdraws his acceptance of the post of The [[Bishop]] of [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]] after discussions with the church leaders
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* [[July 07]] - Canon [[Jeffrey John]], first would-be gay bishop in the Church of England, withdraws his acceptance of the post of The [[Bishop]] of [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]] after discussions with the church leaders
 
* [[July 10]] - Russian security agent dies in [[Moscow]] while trying to defuse a bomb a woman had tried to carry into a cafe on central [[Moscow|Moscow's]] [[main street]].
 
* [[July 10]] - Russian security agent dies in [[Moscow]] while trying to defuse a bomb a woman had tried to carry into a cafe on central [[Moscow|Moscow's]] [[main street]].
 
* [[July 14]] - U.S. columnist [[Robert Novak]] publishes the name of [[Valerie Plame]], blowing her cover as a [[CIA]] operative. [[CIA leak scandal]] begins.
 
* [[July 14]] - U.S. columnist [[Robert Novak]] publishes the name of [[Valerie Plame]], blowing her cover as a [[CIA]] operative. [[CIA leak scandal]] begins.
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===[[August 2003|August]]===
 
===[[August 2003|August]]===
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* [[August 1]] - [[Suicide bomber]] rams truck filled with [[explosives]] into a military hospital near [[Chechnya]], killing 50 people, including [[Russia]]n troops wounded in [[Chechnya]].
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* [[August 01]] - [[Suicide bomber]] rams truck filled with [[explosives]] into a military hospital near [[Chechnya]], killing 50 people, including [[Russia]]n troops wounded in [[Chechnya]].
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* [[August 2]] - The [[United Nations]] authorizes an international [[UN peacekeeping|peacekeeping]] force for [[Liberia]].
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* [[August 02]] - The [[United Nations]] authorizes an international [[UN peacekeeping|peacekeeping]] force for [[Liberia]].
 
* [[August 10]] - The highest temperature ever recorded in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] - 38.1[[celsius|°C]] (100.6[[fahrenheit|°F]]) at [[Gravesend, Kent|Gravesend]] in [[Kent]] and [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew|Kew Botanic Gardens]], [[London]]. It is the first time the [[United Kingdom|UK]] has recorded a temperature over 100 degrees [[Fahrenheit]].
 
* [[August 10]] - The highest temperature ever recorded in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] - 38.1[[celsius|°C]] (100.6[[fahrenheit|°F]]) at [[Gravesend, Kent|Gravesend]] in [[Kent]] and [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew|Kew Botanic Gardens]], [[London]]. It is the first time the [[United Kingdom|UK]] has recorded a temperature over 100 degrees [[Fahrenheit]].
 
* [[August 11]] - [[NATO]] takes over command of the [[International Security Assistance Force|peacekeeping force]] in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.
 
* [[August 11]] - [[NATO]] takes over command of the [[International Security Assistance Force|peacekeeping force]] in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.
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===[[September 2003|September]]===
 
===[[September 2003|September]]===
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* [[September 5]] - [[Roller coaster]] accident at [[Disneyland]] injures 10 and kills one.
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* [[September 05]] - [[Roller coaster]] accident at [[Disneyland]] injures 10 and kills one.
 
* [[September 10]] - [[Sweden|Swedish]] foreign minister [[Anna Lindh]] is stabbed in a [[Stockholm]] department store and dies the next day.
 
* [[September 10]] - [[Sweden|Swedish]] foreign minister [[Anna Lindh]] is stabbed in a [[Stockholm]] department store and dies the next day.
 
* [[September 14]] - Sweden rejects adopting the [[Euro]] in a referendum. ([[Elections in Sweden|Results]].)
 
* [[September 14]] - Sweden rejects adopting the [[Euro]] in a referendum. ([[Elections in Sweden|Results]].)
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===[[October 2003|October]]===
 
===[[October 2003|October]]===
 
[[Image:Sz5insignia.png|thumb|175px|The insignia of [[Shenzhou 5]], the first Chinese manned space mission.]]
 
[[Image:Sz5insignia.png|thumb|175px|The insignia of [[Shenzhou 5]], the first Chinese manned space mission.]]
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* [[October 7]] - [[2003 California recall]]: Voters recall Governor [[Gray Davis]] from office and elect [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] to succeed him.
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* [[October 07]] - [[2003 California recall]]: Voters recall Governor [[Gray Davis]] from office and elect [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] to succeed him.
 
* [[October 10]] - Facing an investigation surrounding allegations of illegal drug use, [[United States|American]] [[Right Wing]] radio host [[Rush Limbaugh]] publically admits that he is [[Addiction|addicted]] to prescription [[OxyContin|pain killers]] and will seek treatment.
 
* [[October 10]] - Facing an investigation surrounding allegations of illegal drug use, [[United States|American]] [[Right Wing]] radio host [[Rush Limbaugh]] publically admits that he is [[Addiction|addicted]] to prescription [[OxyContin|pain killers]] and will seek treatment.
 
*[[October 14]] - The [[Florida Marlins]] defeat the [[Chicago Cubs]] in Game 6 of [[Major League Baseball]]'s [[National League Championship Series]]; the game is remembered for Cubs fan [[Steve Bartman]] interfering with a foul ball which could have helped Chicago win the game and the series.
 
*[[October 14]] - The [[Florida Marlins]] defeat the [[Chicago Cubs]] in Game 6 of [[Major League Baseball]]'s [[National League Championship Series]]; the game is remembered for Cubs fan [[Steve Bartman]] interfering with a foul ball which could have helped Chicago win the game and the series.
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===[[November 2003|November]]===
 
===[[November 2003|November]]===
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* [[November 5]] - [[Gary Ridgway]], The "Green River Killer", confesses murders of 48 women
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* [[November 05]] - [[Gary Ridgway]], The "Green River Killer", confesses murders of 48 women
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* [[November 9]] - [[Lunar eclipse]] ([[the Americas]], Europe, [[Africa]], [[Central Asia]])
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* [[November 09]] - [[Lunar eclipse]] ([[the Americas]], Europe, [[Africa]], [[Central Asia]])
 
* [[November 12]] - [[Occupation of Iraq]]: In [[Nasiriya]], Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 Iraq war are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police base.
 
* [[November 12]] - [[Occupation of Iraq]]: In [[Nasiriya]], Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 Iraq war are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police base.
 
* [[November 15]] - Two [[car bomb]]s explode simultaneously in [[Istanbul]], Turkey targeting two synagogues, killing at least 25 people and wounding more than 300; [[Al-Qaida]] claims responsibility.
 
* [[November 15]] - Two [[car bomb]]s explode simultaneously in [[Istanbul]], Turkey targeting two synagogues, killing at least 25 people and wounding more than 300; [[Al-Qaida]] claims responsibility.
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===[[December 2003|December]]===
 
===[[December 2003|December]]===
 
[[Image:Saddamcapture.jpg|thumb|200px|A captured [[Saddam Hussein]] is investigated by US military doctors.]]
 
[[Image:Saddamcapture.jpg|thumb|200px|A captured [[Saddam Hussein]] is investigated by US military doctors.]]
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* [[December 1]] - The use of hand-held [[cell phone|mobile phone]]s while driving is made illegal in the [[United Kingdom]].
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* [[December 01]] - The use of hand-held [[cell phone|mobile phone]]s while driving is made illegal in the [[United Kingdom]].
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* [[December 1]] - [[Boeing]] [[chairman]] and [[CEO]] [[Phil Condit]] resigns unexpectedly. He is replaced by [[Lewis Platt]] as non-executive chairman and [[Harry Stonecipher]] as president and CEO.
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* [[December 01]] - [[Boeing]] [[chairman]] and [[CEO]] [[Phil Condit]] resigns unexpectedly. He is replaced by [[Lewis Platt]] as non-executive chairman and [[Harry Stonecipher]] as president and CEO.
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* [[December 5]] - [[Suicide bombing]] on commuter train in southern [[Russia ]] kills 44 people. President [[Vladimir Putin]] condemns attack as bid to destabilize the country two days before parliamentary elections.
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* [[December 05]] - [[Suicide bombing]] on commuter train in southern [[Russia ]] kills 44 people. President [[Vladimir Putin]] condemns attack as bid to destabilize the country two days before parliamentary elections.
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* [[December 7]] - [[Russian legislative election, 2003|Parliamentary election]] in [[Russia]].
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* [[December 07]] - [[Russian legislative election, 2003|Parliamentary election]] in [[Russia]].
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* [[December 9]] - Female suicide bomber blows herself up outside [[Moscow|Moscow's]] National Hotel, across from [[the Kremlin]] and [[Red Square]], killing five bystanders.
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* [[December 09]] - Female suicide bomber blows herself up outside [[Moscow|Moscow's]] National Hotel, across from [[the Kremlin]] and [[Red Square]], killing five bystanders.
 
* [[December 12]] - [[Paul Martin]] becomes the 21st [[Prime Minister of Canada]]
 
* [[December 12]] - [[Paul Martin]] becomes the 21st [[Prime Minister of Canada]]
 
* [[December 12]] - [[Olympic Airlines]], [[Greece]]'s new flag carrier is launched.
 
* [[December 12]] - [[Olympic Airlines]], [[Greece]]'s new flag carrier is launched.

Revision as of 23:58, 4 February 2006

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2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated the:

See also Wikipedia's almanac of events for this year.

Events

January

February

Anti-war protestors gather in Amsterdam, during world-wide protests against war in Iraq.

March

April

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The Statue of Saddam Hussein is toppled by American forces as they capture Baghdad.

May

June


July

August

September

October

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The insignia of Shenzhou 5, the first Chinese manned space mission.

November

December

A captured Saddam Hussein is investigated by US military doctors.

Births

Deaths

For more deaths, see: Deaths in 2003

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Nobel Prizes

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