Historical Events
- A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits near San Simeon, California.
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: Juventus' Czech midfielder Pavel Nedvěd is named best football player in Europe ahead of Arsenal forward Thierry Henry and Milan defender Paolo Maldini
NY Knicks Hire Isiah Thomas
The New York Knicks hire Isiah Thomas as President of Basketball Operations
Famous Deaths
- Dave Dudley, American country singer (Six Days on the Road), dies at 75
- Rose Hill, British actress and operatic soprano ('Allo 'Allo!, Nicholas Nickleby, Shot in the Dark), dies at 89
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About December 22, 2003
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hey Ya! - OutKast
- #1 Song: Mad World - Michael Andrews Ft. Gary Jules