What Happened on June 27, 2003

Historical Events

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Radiohead, Moby, and R.E.M. headline; other performers include David Gray, The Polyphonic Spree; Jimmy Cliff, Sigur Rós, Los Lobos, and Yes

  • The United States National Do Not Call Registry, formed to combat unwanted telemarketing calls and administered by the Federal Trade Commission, enrolls almost three-quarters of a million phone numbers on its first day.

Famous Deaths

  • David Newman, American filmmaker (b. 1937)
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights

About June 27, 2003

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 20 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Is The Night - Clay Aiken
  • UK #1 Song: Bring Me To Life - Evanescence