Historical Events
- China launches Shenzhou 5, its first manned space mission
- MLB National League Championship: Florida Marlins beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 3
- The Staten Island Ferry boat Andrew J. Barberi collides with a pier at the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island, killing 11 people and injuring 43.
Famous Deaths
- Ben Metcalfe, Canadian environmental activist (helped found Greenpeace), dies at 83
- Bertram N. Brockhouse, Canadian physicist, (1994 Nobel Prize for Physics for neutron spectroscopy), dies at 85
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About October 15, 2003
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
#1 Song: Where Is The Love - Black Eyed Peas
