Historical Events
Sports History
Cristiano Ronaldo (18) makes his debut for Manchester United and the Premier League in a 4–0 home victory over Bolton Wanderers
- New Zealand beats Australia, 21-17 at Eden Park, Auckland to win their 5th Tri Nations Rugby Series; All Blacks have undefeated 4-0 record and regain Bledisloe Cup from Wallabies
- U.S. Representative from South Dakota Bill Janklow hits and kills a motorcyclist with his car at a rural intersection near Trent, South Dakota; he will eventually be convicted of manslaughter and will resign from Congress.
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Pryce Jackman, British progressive rock keyboardist, arranger and composer, dies of a heart attack at 67
Idi Amin (c. 1925-2003)
Ugandan dictator (1971-79) who killed an estimated 100,000 to 500,000 people, dies of kidney failure aged between 75-80
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About August 16, 2003
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
#1 Song: Breathe - Blu Cantrell Ft. Sean Paul
