2003 Pop Culture History |
Quick Facts from 2003:
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Top Ten Baby Names of 2003: Emily, Emma, Madison, Hannah, Olivia, Jacob, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, Andrew |
The Hotties and Fashion Icons: Gisele Bündchen, Eva Mendez, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Julia Stiles, Lucy, Liu, Brittany Murphy, Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Pamela Anderson, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Britney Spears, Kate Hudson, Beyonce, Julia Roberts, Selma Blair, Cameron Diaz, Hilary Swank, Renee Zellweger, Keira Knightley, Jessica Simpson, Denise Richards |
The Heartthrob(s): Brad Pitt, Jude Law, Heath Ledger, Hugh Grant, David Beckham, Ben Affleck, Ewan McGregor, Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, Johnny Depp, Julian McMahon, Justin Timberlake, Adam Brody |
“The Quotes:” “He’s just not that into you.” |
Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year: The American Soldier |
Miss America: Erika Harold (Urbana, IL) |
Miss USA: Susie Castillo (Massachusetts) |
The Scandals: Paris Hilton’s sex tape, with then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, One Night In Paris, was released. New York Times reporter Jayson Blair resigned after being confronted with evidence of fabricating quotes and details in at least 36 articles. Natalie Maines, the lead singer for the Dixie Chicks, told a London crowd that “we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is From Texas.” Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh entered rehab for addiction to prescription drugs oxycodone and hydrocodone. This may have led to his hearing loss. (the radio talk show host is essentially deaf) Michael Jackson was alleged to have engaged in sexual activities with a teenage boy (again). Madonna Kissed Britney Spears at the VMAs |
Beloved TV Star Sudden Death: John Ritter, age 54 |
HERO – 13 year old Surfer Bethany Hamilton jumped right back on a surfboard after getting patched up from her shark-bite, which took her left arm. A 2011 film, Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, was made about her life. HERO – Aron Ralston – while canyoneering in Utah, he was forced to amputate his right arm with a dull knife in order to free himself from a boulder. A 2011 film, 127 Hours, starring James Franco, was made about the adventure. HERO – Elizabeth Smart was found alive, 9 months after she was kidnapped. She has become an activist, working with Sexual Predator Legislation and the AMBER Alert system, and she spoke after the signing of the Adam Walsh Act. A TV movie about the ordeal, The Elizabeth Smart Story, was shown on CBS. |
Pop Culture Facts: Steven Bartman, sitting in Section 4, Row 8, Seat 113 of the stands at Wrigley Field, reached for and deflected a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou was trying to catch. The Florida Marlins won the game and the chance to be in the World Series.By all reports, Steven is a decent guy, and still a Cubs fan. A film, featuring Kevin James, was proposed. Cost of a Superbowl ad in 2003: $2,100,000 The Human Genome Project that mapped the structure of DNA and all the specific information that it contained completed its work. |
NOT a Surprise: Liza Minelli and David Gest divorced after their 2002 marriage |
The Habits: Wearing Chandelier Earrings Wearing Monogrammed Shirts and Coats while carrying monogrammed bags Wearing Uggs with Cargo pants |
The Disaster: On Feb 1, Space Shuttle Columbia broke up while re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. William C. McCool, Michael P. Anderson, Ilan Ramon, Kalpana Chawla, David M. Brown, Laurel Clark and Commander Rick D. Husband all died in the disaster |
2003 Toys inducted to the National Toy Hall of Fame: Alphabet Blocks, Checkers |
1st appearances & 2003’s Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Beyblades, Bionicle, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flavas dolls, Barbie as Supergirl, Barbie as Wonder Woman |
Best Film Oscar Winner: Chicago (Presented in 2003) |
2003 Entries to The National Film Registry: Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman (released in 1974) Atlantic City (released in 1980) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (released in 1969) The Chechahcos (released in 1924) Dickson Experimental Sound Film (released in 1894/95) Film Portrait (released in 1972) Fox Movietone News: Jenkins Orphanage Band (released in 1928) Gold Diggers of (released in 1933) The Hunters (released in 1957) Matrimony’s Speed Limit (released in 1913) Medium Cool (released in 1969) National Velvet (released in 1944) Naughty Marietta (released in 1935) Nostalgia (released in 1971) One Froggy Evening (released in 1956) Patton (released in 1970) Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy (released in 1909) Show People (released in 1928) The Son of the Sheik (released in 1926) Tarzan and His Mate (released in 1934) Tin Toy (released in 1988) The Wedding March (released in 1928) White Heat (released in 1949) Young Frankenstein (released in 1974) Young Mr. Lincoln (released in 1939) |
The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo) 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2. Finding Nemo 3. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 4. The Matrix Reloaded 5. Bruce Almighty 6. X2: X-Men United 7. Elf 8. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 9. The Matrix Revolutions 10. Cheaper By The Dozen |
Broadway Show – Avenue Q (Musical) Opened on July 31, 2003 and Closed: September 13, 2009 Broadway Show – Wicked (Musical) Opened on October 30, 2003 |
2003 Most Popular TV shows: 1. American Idol (Fox) 2. CSI (CBS) 3. Survivor: All Stars (CBS) 4. Friends (NBC) 5. Survivor: Pearl Islands (CBS) 6. The Apprentice (NBC) 7. ER (NBC) 8. CSI: Miami (CBS) 9. Everybody Loves Raymond (CBS) 10. Without a Trace (CBS) |
2003 Billboard Number One Songs: February 1 – February 7: February 8 – March 7: March 8 – May 9: May 10 – May 30: May 31 – June 27: June 28 – July 11: July 12 – September 5: September 6 – October 3: October 4 – December 5: December 6 – December 12: December 13, 2004 – February 13, 2003: |
Sports: World Series Champions: Florida Marlins Superbowl XXXVII Champions: Tampa Bay Buccaneers NBA Champions: San Antonio Spurs Stanley Cup Champs: New Jersey Devils U.S. Open Golf Jim Furyk U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Andy Roddick/Kim Clijsters Wimbledon (Men/Women): Roger Federer/Serena Williams NCAA Football Champions: USC NCAA Basketball Champions: Syracuse Kentucky Derby: Funny Cide |