What Happened on July 22, 2003

Historical Events

  • Members of US 101st Airborne, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Mosul, Iraq, killing Uday Hussein and Qusay Hussein, sons of Saddam Hussein, along with Mustapha Hussein, Qusay's 14-year old son, and a bodyguard

Famous Deaths

  • Qusay Hussein, Iraqi politician, military leader, and second son of Saddam Hussein killed by US military during Iraq War at 37
  • Uday Hussein, Iraqi politician, administrator, murderer, and eldest son of Saddam Hussein, killed by US military during Iraq War at 39
  • Wahome Muthahi, Kenyan satirist, newspaper columnist (The Daily Nation - Whispers), and playwright, dies of surgical complications at 48
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights

About July 22, 2003

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z