2003

2003 was a common year starting on Wednesday. It was preceded by 2002 and followed by 2004.

Designations

 * European Disability Year
 * International Year of Freshwater
 * Year of the Sheep in the Chinese Zodiac
 * Year of Scorpio (astrology) in Western Astrology

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 * February
 * 1 - STS-107: Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates over Texas upon reentry, killing all 7 astronauts onboard.
 * March
 * 12 - The WHO issues a global alert on SARS.
 * December
 * 13 - Saddam Hussein, former President of Iraq, is captured in Tikrit by the U.S. 4th Infantry Division.

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2003