What Happened on January 16, 2003

Historical Events

  • The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrates 16 days later on re-entry.

Famous Deaths

  • Henryk Czyz, Polish composer and musician, dies at 79
  • Richard Wainwright, English politician, Liberal MP for Colne Valley (1966–70), dies at 84
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About January 16, 2003

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • UK #1 Song: Sound Of The Underground - Girls Aloud