What Happened on August 9, 2003

Famous Weddings

  • Former "New Kids on the Block" singer Joey McIntyre (30) weds real estate agent Barrett Williams (25) in New York City's Plaza Hotel

Famous Deaths

  • Chester Ludgin, American operatic baritone (New York City Opera, 1957-91; San Francisco Opera, 1962-85), dies of cancer at 78 [1]
  • Gregory Hines, American actor and dancer (White Nights; Taps), dies of liver cancer at 57
  • Jacques Deray, French film director (b. 1929)
  • Ray Harford, English soccer manager (Fulham, Luton Town, Wimbledon, Blackburn Rovers, WBA, QPR), dies from lung cancer at 58
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights

About August 9, 2003

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
  • UK #1 Song: Breathe - Blu Cantrell Ft. Sean Paul