Historical Events
- Europe launches its first voyage to another planet, Mars. The European Space Agency's Mars Express probe launches from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan.
Famous Deaths
- Fred Blassie, American professional wrestler (b. 1918)
- John Robin Stephenson, British military officer and cricket administrator (Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), 1987-94), dies at 72
- Július Kowalski, Slovak composer, dies at 91
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About June 2, 2003
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
#1 Song: 21 Questions - 
#1 Song: Ignition - 
