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US date format: 1/16/2003, UK date format: 16/1/2003
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 16, 2003).
The number one song in US was Lose Yourself by Eminem. Sound Of The Underground by Girls Aloud was #1 song in the UK.
The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2003 while Reversible Errors by Scott Turow was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Chappelle's Show. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Chaser or Justice League: Chronicles.
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 | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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January 16, 2003 Events
What happened on January 16, 2003?
Historical Events
- Space Shuttle Columbia launches for its last mission, STS-107. Columbia was destroyed 16 days later upon re-entry.
- Bush makes a visit to the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania to deliver a speech about medical liability reform in light of major medical malpractice cases in northeastern Pennsylvania. Bush criticised state attorneys for 'frivolous lawsuitsampquot and promised to reduce excessive jury awards and put a cap of $250,000 on non-economic damages. Later, the president paid a visit at Scranton Mercy Hospital.
- US Senator Russ Feingold proposes a bill that would stop the Information Awareness Office (and Total Information Awareness) until a review of privacy concerns is completed. It is unusual for the US Congress to attempt to suspend an internal Department of Defense program.
- UN weapons inspectors in Iraq reported that they found empty rocket-warheads designed to carry chemical warfare agents at the Ukhaider Ammunition Storage Area.
- Space Shuttle Columbia launches for its final mission STS-107. It was destroyed upon re-entry 16 day later.
See also
What happened on January 16 in history? Find out the list of January 16th major events
What was 2003 famous for? Discover everything about 2003
January 16, 2003 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 16, 2003?
English soldier and politician (d. 2003).
Other January 16th famous deaths
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American actress.
American watercolor and tempera artist, from a noted family, the son of illustrator N.C.
American tenor-saxophone player (Born 1918).
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British barrister, screenwriter and author.
January 16, 2003 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
January 16, 2003 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was January 16, 2003?
The day of the week was Thursday.
January 16th marks the 15th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2003.
There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
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
Roger Dodger
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Dylan Kidd
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley
Country: United States of America
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Starring: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on January 16, 2003? Which were the top hits on January 16, 2003?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
- Nelly - Air Force Ones
- B2K - Bump, Bump, Bump
- Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
Top #4 songs in the UK
- Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
- David Sneddon - Stop Living The Lie
Top #5 R&B songs
- Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
- B2K & P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones
- Aaliyah - Miss You
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricardo Arjona - El Problema
- Intocable - Suena
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Enrique Iglesias - Quizas
- Thalia - No Me Ensenaste
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Chappelle's Show
Release year: 2003
Written by: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle
Directed by: Todd Broder
Starring: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Neal Brennan, Rudy Rush
Country: United States of America
Fish Tales
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Alki David
Magpakailanman
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Joyce Bernal
Treasure Hunt
Release year: 2002
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Panique au village
Release year: 2002
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2003?
- Time: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il framed by nuclear missiles, from Itar/Tass.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9882
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.690
- Wired: Wired - January, 2003
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Reversible Errors
By: Scott Turow
Arthur Raven, a corporate lawyer, is appointed by the court to represent a Death Row inmate. Raven, a passionate crusader and also a rookie inmate, is convinced that his client is innocent by new evidence.
Stupid White Men
By: Michael Moore
With more than 3 million copies sold, Michael Moore, Oscar-winning filmmaker as well as political activist, has written a bestseller called "Stupid White Men". It tells everything you need about the great and how they got there.
The Conquerors
By: Michael Beschloss
The Conquerors is a book by one of America's most revered historians. It tells the story of one of America’s most important war stories, World War II. Franklin Roosevelt, Harry, and later Harry were among the Allied soldiers who fought …
Leadership
By: Rudolph W. Giuliani with Ken Kurson
Rudolph Giuliani shows how anyone can use the leadership skills he possesses to succeed in any role. The book opens with a detailed account of Giuliani’s immediate response to the September 11 attacks. It also includes a narrow escape from …
The Christmas Train
By: David Baldacci
Tom Langdon is a tired and cash-strapped journalist who is prohibited from flying after a thorough airport security check causes him to lose control.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Chaser
Justice League: Chronicles
December When There Is No Angel
Devil May Cry 2
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.18
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.21
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.32
- General Electric GE: opens at $25.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.40
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 117.78 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5333 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3743 CHF
- 1 EUR = 125.01 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6581 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 16, 2003?
On January 16, 2003 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is January 16, 2003?
On January 16, 2003 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 16, 2003?
On January 16, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 2003?
On January 16, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 16, 2003?
On January 16, 2003 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 16, 2003?
Famous people died on January 16, 2003 include, Richard Wainwright.
What was the number one song in January 16, 2003?
The number one song in the week of January 16, 2003 was Lose Yourself by Eminem in US and Sound Of The Underground by Girls Aloud in UK.
What were the top hits on January 16, 2003?
The top hits on January 16, 2003 were Lose Yourself by Eminem, Work It by Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, Air Force Ones by Nelly in US and Sound Of The Underground by Girls Aloud, Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, If You're Not The One by Daniel Bedingfield in UK.
