Historical Events in 2003

14 curated events dated to this year, and 3 musicalized poets on V2Melody were alive then.

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Three Gorges Dam Begins Operation

The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, China, begins operation. Completed and fully operational by July 2012, it is t…
Completion of the Human Genome Project

The completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 marked a monumental achievement in biological science, successfully mapping and sequenci…
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Adopted

The World Health Assembly adopted the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the first treaty negotiated under WHO auspices. It addre…
Discovery of Homo floresiensis (The Hobbit) on Flores

The discovery of the fossil remains of a small-statured hominid, Homo floresiensis, on the island of Flores in Indonesia was a sensational…
The Great Earthquake of 2003 in Bam

On December 26, 2003, a devastating earthquake, estimated at magnitude 6.6, struck the ancient city of Bam in Kerman province, Iran. The qu…
European Heat Wave of 2003 Sparks Cooling Policy Debates

In August 2003, a devastating heat wave across Europe, particularly in France, caused an estimated 70,000 deaths. The tragedy prompted gove…
Invasion of Iraq

In March 2003, a US-led coalition invaded Iraq, rapidly toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein amid claims of weapons of mass destruction. T…
Mars Express Orbiter

The Mars Express orbiter, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2003, arrived at Mars and made significant discoveries, including…
SARS Outbreak

The SARS outbreak in 2003 emerged in China and quickly spread globally, causing widespread fear and highlighting the vulnerabilities of glo…
Spitzer Space Telescope

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, launched in August 2003, observed the universe in infrared wavelengths, revealing cool objects and dust-shr…
2003 European Heatwave and Drought

The European heatwave of 2003 was one of the hottest summers on record, leading to thousands of deaths, widespread forest fires, and signif…
Colima Earthquake Lights in Mexico

During the 2003 Colima earthquake in Mexico, colorful lights were seen in the skies for the duration of the quake, a phenomenon known as ea…
Cricket's T20 Revolution

The first Twenty20 cricket international match was played in 2003, marking the beginning of a revolutionary format in the sport. This fast-…
Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Launches for Mass-Market Retail

In 2003, Levi Strauss & Co. launched Signature by Levi Strauss & Co., a brand designed for mass-channel retail stores. This line gave value…

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Credo Mutwa
Age 82 · 1 musicalized
Elizabeth Devereux
Age 69 · 2 musicalized
Rose Milligan
Age 65 · 1 musicalized

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