Historical Events
- Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, the Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, is assassinated in a terrorist bombing, along with nearly 100 worshippers as they leave a mosque in Najaf.
Famous Weddings
Amy Poehler
Comedian Amy Poehler (31) marries fellow comedian Will Arnett (33)
Famous Deaths
- Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, Iraqi political leader (b. 1939)
- Michel Constantin, French film actor, dies at 79
- Patrick Procktor, English artist, dies at 67
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About August 29, 2003
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
#1 Song: Breathe - Blu Cantrell Ft. Sean Paul
