2003⚡ Event
London Underground Ricin Plot Arrests
The Metropolitan Police arrested six people in conjunction with an alleged terrorist plot to release ricin on the London Underground, although no toxin was found.
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What Happened in 2003?
Explore 51 historical moments from 2003 — 10 events, 41 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2003(10)
2003⚡ Event
Illinois Governor Commutes Death Sentences
Following the discovery of Jon Burge's extraction of forced confessions, the governor of Illinois commuted the death sentences of 167 prisoners and pardoned four others.
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2003⚡ Event
Discovery of 208996 Achlys
The trans-Neptunian object 208996 Achlys was discovered at Palomar Observatory, California.
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2003⚡ Event
Pioneer 10 Final Signal
The final signal was detected from the NASA space probe Pioneer 10, then about 12 billion kilometres from Earth.
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2003⚡ Event
US National Recording Registry selections announced
The Library of Congress announced the first selections for the United States National Recording Registry on January 27, 2003.
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2003⚡ Event
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
All seven crew members aboard Space Shuttle Columbia were killed when the orbiter disintegrated over Texas during reentry.
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Bolivian riots end
Protesters in La Paz and the Bolivian government brokered a deal to end two days of rioting against a proposed salary tax.
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2003⚡ Event
Global Anti-War Protests Against Iraq Invasion
Millions worldwide participated in anti-war rallies, protesting the impending invasion of Iraq. The demonstrations took place in approximately 800 cities, marking one of history's largest anti-war movements.
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2003⚡ Event
Rachel Corrie Killed by Bulldozer
American peace activist Rachel Corrie was killed by an Israeli armored bulldozer in Rafah on March 16, 2003, while protesting house demolitions.
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2003⚡ Event
Invasion of Iraq Begins
A coalition of forces, led by the United States, begins the invasion of Iraq. The invasion aimed to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein.
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Born in 2003(41)
2003🎂 Birth
Wendy Shongwe born
Wendy Shongwe, a South African sprinter and soccer player, was born on January 18, 2003.
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2003🎂 Birth
Olivia Rodrigo born
Olivia Rodrigo, American actress and singer, was born on February 20, 2003.
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2003🎂 Birth
Cooper Hoffman
Cooper Hoffman, an American actor, was born on March 20, 2003.
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Deaths in 2003(0)
No deaths recorded for 2003.
Dates in 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2003?
- 2003 saw 51 notable historical moments, including 10 events, 41 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2003?
- Key events of 2003 include: London Underground Ricin Plot Arrests, Illinois Governor Commutes Death Sentences, Discovery of 208996 Achlys.
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