What Happened on September 13, 2003

Historical Events

  • 28th Toronto International Film Festival: "Zatoichi" directed by Takeshi Kitano wins the People's Choice Award
  • Anna Stöhr wins a gold medal in lead climbing at the European Youth Cup in Niederwangen, Switzerland
  • British rock singer Mike Smith (Dave Clark Five) fractures spine falling while trying to enter his home after locking himself out, becomes permanently paralyzed from the waist down

Famous Deaths

  • Frank O'Bannon, American politician (Governor of Indiana, 1997-2003), dies of a stroke at 73(
  • Kenneth Walter, South African cricket fast bowler (2 Tests, 6 wickets), dies at 63
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights

About September 13, 2003

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Shake Ya Tailfeather - Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee
  • UK #1 Song: Where Is The Love - Black Eyed Peas