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US date format: 5/13/2003, UK date format: 13/5/2003
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 13, 2003).
The number one song in US was Get Busy by Sean Paul. Ignition Remix by R Kelly was #1 song in the UK.
The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2003 while The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching New Scandinavian Cooking. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Battle for Wesnoth or Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 13, 2003 Events
What happened on May 13, 2003?
Historical Events
- A new 20-dollar note has been released by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing of the Treasury Department of the United States. It is intended to counter the technological advancements of counterfeiters. It is anticipated that the note will begin circulation in fall 2003, five years after the last $20 note was issued in 1998. In 2004 and 2005, new designs will be released for the $50 and $100 bills. The main change in the new currency design comes in the color. It is the first U.S. coin since 19
- A general strike in the public and private sector brings France to a halt.
- Russian officials have identified Abu Walib, an Arab militant, as the mastermind of the Znamenskoye bombing on May 12, Chechnya. They also claim that there are links between this incident and the Riyadh bombings 14 hours later.
- At a religious festival in Iliskhan-Yurt in southeastern Chechnya, a suicide bomber attacks. The bombing kills at least 14 people. The bombing appears to be an attempt at assassinating Akhmad Kadyrov (the Moscow-appointed chief administrator for Chechnya). Kadryov was not hurt.
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May 13, 2003 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 13, 2003?
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Bourne Identity
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Country: United States of America
About Schmidt
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Country: United States of America
Phone Booth
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Country: United States of America
The Italian Job
Release year: 2003
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron
Country: United States of America
Roger Dodger
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Dylan Kidd
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 13, 2003? Which were the top hits on May 13, 2003?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Sean Paul - Get Busy
- 50 Cent - 21 Questions
- R. Kelly - Ignition
- 50 Cent - In Da Club
- Fabolous - Can't Let You Go
Top #5 songs in the UK
- R Kelly - Ignition Remix
- Tomcraft - Loneliness
- Busted - You Said No
- Big Brovaz - Favourite Things
- Craig David featuring Sting - Rise And Fall
Top #5 R&B songs
- 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
- Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo - Can't Let You Go
- Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
- Sean Paul - Get Busy
- Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricky Martin - Tal Vez
- Alexandre Pires - Amame
- Conjunto Primavera - Una Vez Mas
- Enrique Iglesias - Para Que La Vida
- Noelia - Clavame Tu Amor
Sport Games on May 13, 2003
Eredivisie
Football (Netherlands)- Roda JC - Groningen : 5 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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New Scandinavian Cooking
Release year: 2003
Starring: Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer Nielsen
Country: Norway
Astro Boy
Release year: 2003
Directed by: David Bowers
My Dad's the Prime Minister
Release year: 2003
The Brendan Leonard Show
Release year: 2003
Written by: Brendan Leonard
Starring: Cathy Leonard, Margarita Leonard, Jack Leonard, Mike Leonard
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 2003?
- Time: Cast of the film 'Matrix Reloaded' FISHBURNE, LAURENCE; MOSS, CARRIE ANNE; PINKETT, JADA; REEVES, K
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9917
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.709
- Wired: Wired - May, 2003
- RollingStone: Ashton Kutcher
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Devil Wears Prada
By: Lauren Weisberger
This delightfully savage novel is about the most difficult boss in history. It was also the basis of the major motion picture with Anne Hathaway & Meryl Streep.
Holes
By: Louis Sachar
Winner of the Newbery Medal, and the National Book Award! The #1 New York Times bestseller, in which boys dig holes every day, is now available in a bold new design!
Jarhead
By: Anthony Swofford
Anthony Swofford's New York Times bestseller chronicle on military life weaves together his war experiences with vivid descriptions of boot camp and reflections about the mythos surrounding the marines.
Krakatoa
By: Simon Winchester
Simon Winchester is the New York Times bestseller author of The Professor and the Madman. He examines the legend of the 1883 annihilation of Krakatoa's volcano-island. This was followed by an enormous tsunami
The Devil In The White City
By: Erik Larson
Erik Larson, #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, interweaves the true story of the 1893 World's Fair with the tale of the serial killer who used the fair as a lure to his victims
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Battle for Wesnoth
Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!
Boktai
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic
Anno 1503
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.59
- Apple AAPL: opens at $18.43
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.04
- General Electric GE: opens at $28.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.78
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 116.6 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.3865 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3142 CHF
- 1 EUR = 134.26 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.7157 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 13, 2003?
On May 13, 2003 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is May 13, 2003?
On May 13, 2003 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 13, 2003?
On May 13, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 2003?
On May 13, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 2003?
On May 13, 2003 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on May 13, 2003?
Famous people died on May 13, 2003 include, Jaime Serfaty Laredo, Marcos Zucker, Vladímir Abazarov.
What was the number one song in May 13, 2003?
The number one song in the week of May 13, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul in US and Ignition Remix by R Kelly in UK.
What were the top hits on May 13, 2003?
The top hits on May 13, 2003 were Get Busy by Sean Paul, 21 Questions by 50 Cent, Ignition by R. Kelly in US and Ignition Remix by R Kelly, Loneliness by Tomcraft, You Said No by Busted in UK.
