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US date format: 1/20/2003, UK date format: 20/1/2003
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 20, 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 Skipping Christmas by John Grisham was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Barbapapa autour du monde. If you liked videogames you were probably playing 1080° Avalanche or Dynasty Warriors 4.
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 20, 2003 Events
What happened on January 20, 2003?
Historical Events
- British police raided the Finsbury Park mosque, Finsbury Park in London, England as part of an investigation into the hunt for poison ricin. Seven men were arrested for living in the mosque. A replica firearm, tear gas, and stun gun were also reported to have been found on the premises.
- Geoff Hoon, British defense secretary, announces that 26,000 British troops, including 120 tanks, will be sent to Kuwait as part of the invasion plan. This joins the 5,000 troops already there.
See also
What happened on January 20 in history? Find out the list of January 20th major events
What was 2003 famous for? Discover everything about 2003
January 20, 2003 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 20, 2003?
American actress (Born 1908).
American painter and illustrator (d. 2003).
American snowboarder (Born 1966).
Other January 20th famous deaths
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Belgian actress and humanitarian who began as a ballet student and worked as a dancer, chorus girl and cabaret entertainer.
![Johnny Weissmuller]()
Romanian-born American swimmer and actor who, as the winner of five Olympic medals and numerous world records, was noted for his performance...
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French actor and stage comedian, Emmanuelle and Mathilde's grandfather.
Actor (Deluge, Coquette), dies at 72.
January 20, 2003 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Aquarius
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 20, 2003 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was January 20, 2003?
The day of the week was Monday.
January 20th marks the 19th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2003.
There are 345 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
Solaris
Release year: 2003
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur, Viola Davis
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on January 20, 2003? Which were the top hits on January 20, 2003?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- B2K - Bump, Bump, Bump
- Nelly - Air Force Ones
- Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
- 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
- Aaliyah - Miss You
- B2K & P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump
- R. Kelly - Ignition
- Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
- Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricardo Arjona - El Problema
- Intocable - Suena
- India - Seduceme
- Olga Tanon - Asi Es La Vida
- Shakira - Que Me Quedes Tu
Sport Games on January 20, 2003
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Gil Vicente - Nacional : 2 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Barbapapa autour du monde
Release year: 2003
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
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2003?
- Time: Woman in a yoga position. Using mind power to heal your body.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9900
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.691
- Wired: Wired - January, 2003
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Skipping Christmas
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine a Christmas without any presents. There will be no Christmas crowds, office parties, fruitcakes or unwanted gifts, and no crowded malls. This is exactly what Luther Krank and Nora Krank had in mind when they …
The Right Man
By: David Frum
The Right Man is the first insider account of a historic Bush White House year, written by the president speechwriter who coined the phrase "axis of evil".
Bush at War
By: Bob Woodward
Bush at War shows in astonishing detail how a untested president with a broad vision for remaking world and war cabinet members, often at odds each other, responded to the September 11 terrorist attack and prepared to confront Iraq.
Four Blind Mice
By: James Patterson
Alex Cross, Detective Alex Cross, is on the brink of quitting the D.C. Police force. But he knows that he cannot refuse this case. John Sampson, his partner, has a friend who was framed for murder. He is now facing …
Forever
By: Pete Hamill
This is the epic, magical tale of an extraordinary man who arrives at New York in 1740. He remains there until his death.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
1080° Avalanche
Dynasty Warriors 4
Chicken Shoot
AMF Bowling 2004
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 117.92 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5357 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3678 CHF
- 1 EUR = 126.12 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.664 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 20, 2003?
On January 20, 2003 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is January 20, 2003?
On January 20, 2003 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 20, 2003?
On January 20, 2003 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 2003?
On January 20, 2003 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 20, 2003?
On January 20, 2003 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 20, 2003?
Famous people died on January 20, 2003 include, Nedra Volz, Al Hirschfeld, Craig Kelly.
What was the number one song in January 20, 2003?
The number one song in the week of January 20, 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 20, 2003?
The top hits on January 20, 2003 were Lose Yourself by Eminem, Bump, Bump, Bump by B2K, 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.
