Historical Events
- 44th SEC Men's Basketball Tournament: Kentucky beats Mississippi State, 64-57
- 50th ACC Men's Basketball Tournament: #12 Duke beats NC State, 84-77
- The largest coordinated worldwide vigil takes place, as part of the global protests against Iraq war.
Famous Deaths
- Rachel Corrie, American political activist, killed while trying to block an Israeli armored bulldozer at 23
- Ronald Ferguson, father of Sarah, Duchess of York, dies of cancer at 71
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About March 16, 2003
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: In Da Club - 50 Cent
- #1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Gareth Gates Ft. The Kumars