Born in 2003
Turns 23 in 2026
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BACK TO 2003 · United States
A little history to go with their gift.
The Human Genome Project announced completion of its planned sequence ahead of schedule. Finding Nemo followed a clownfish across the ocean, while The Return of the King concluded Peter Jackson’s film trilogy based on Tolkien’s novels.
What happened in 2003?
England wins rugby’s World Cup in extra time
England beat Australia 20–17 after extra time to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Ruben Studdard won American Idol
Ruben Studdard won the second season of American Idol on May 21, 2003.
The Washington Post, by Lisa de Moraes, May 21, 2003 · TV Guide, May 22, 2003
California voters recalled Governor Gray Davis
California held its gubernatorial recall election on October 7, 2003; Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected to replace Gray Davis.
California Secretary of State · Los Angeles Times, by Tim Reiterman, November 15, 2003
The National Do Not Call Registry opened
The U.S. National Do Not Call Registry opened for consumer registrations on June 27, 2003.
Firsts and new ideas
The Human Genome Project reached completion
The international project announced completion of its planned human genome sequence on April 14, 2003, ahead of its original schedule.
National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH · International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium, Nature
Cleveland selected LeBron James first overall
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first pick of the NBA draft on June 26, 2003.
Number ones and music in 2003
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
“In da Club” held the Hot 100’s top spot
The Billboard Hot 100 dated May 3, 2003, listed 50 Cent’s “In da Club” at No. 1.
Crazy in Love launches a solo era
Beyoncé released Crazy in Love in 2003, beginning a major solo pop career.
Prices and everyday money in 2003
United States figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. domestic first-class letter, first ounce | 37¢ | first ounce United States Postal Service; InflationCalculator.com |
| Federal minimum wage for covered, nonexempt workers | $5.15 | hour U.S. Department of Labor; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average U.S. movie-theater admission | $6.03 | ticket Motion Picture Association of America; Screen Daily |
| Regular motor gasoline, all areas (U.S. national estimate) | $1.56 | gallon U.S. Energy Information Administration; University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute |
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