Historical Events
- Pyrotechnics display sets 'The Station' nightclub ablaze during a concert by rock band Great White; kills 100 and injuries over 300 others (West Warwick, Rhode Island)
Famous Birthdays
- Atthaya Thitikul, Thai golfer (youngest female winner in pro event), born in Ratchaburi, Thailand
Olivia Rodrigo (21 years old)
American actress and singer-songwriter ("Driver's License"), born in Temecula, California
Famous Deaths
- Harry Jacunski, American football player
- Maurice Blanchot, French author (b. 1907)
- Mushaf Ali Mir, Pakistani Chief of the Air Staff (b. 1947)
- Orville Freeman, American politician (Governor of Minnesota 1955-61, US Secretary of Agriculture 1961-69), dies at 84
- Ty Longley, American guitarist (Great White), dies in The Station nightclub fire at 31
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About February 20, 2003
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: All I Have - Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J
- #1 Song: All The Things She Said - T.A.T.U.