President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil, 1st term
Historical events in 2003
755 historical records
January 200340 historical events
Fourth Greek EU Presidency
Papandreou steers foreign-policy work during the 2003 Greek Presidency, including enlargement and Western Balkan priorities.
Fourth Greek EU Presidency
Begins Greece's fourth rotating Council Presidency with enlargement and Balkan integration among its priorities.
Quote
"I wish I had never said anything about being a virgin"
Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Death of Roy Jenkins
Death of Roy Jenkins
Death of Roy Harris Jenkins
Dies at East Hendred in Oxfordshire after a heart attack
Secretary General of Association of Southeast Asian Countries
Appointed Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Countries
Governor
Sudarshan Agarwal becomes Governor of Uttaranchal.
January Inspection Update
Reviews access, interviews and unresolved disarmament questions.
Security Council Inspection Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on the developing inspection process.
Foreign Secretary of Mexico
Appointed Foreign Minister
Minister of Economics
Appointed Minister of Economics
North Korea Announces NPT Withdrawal
North Korea announces withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty during a renewed nuclear crisis.
Death of Leopoldo Galtieri
Death of Leopoldo Galtieri
Governor
Appointed Governor of Shandong, acting
Foreign Secretary of Bosnia
Appointed Foreign Minister
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Chief Minister
Sushil Kumar Shinde becomes Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Resignation of Vilasrao Deshmukh
Vilasrao Deshmukh leaves office as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of Beijing
Baghdad High-Level Inspection Talks Begin
Begins two days of talks with Iraqi officials alongside Mohamed ElBaradei to review inspections and seek stronger practical cooperation.
Baghdad Cooperation Statement
Agrees a joint statement with Iraqi representatives setting out practical steps intended to improve cooperation with UNMOVIC and IAEA inspectors.
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Adygeya
United Nations
Reports Iraq has yet to demonstrate a "genuine acceptance" of United Nations weapons inspections
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Reports Iraq has yet to demonstrate a "genuine acceptance" of United Nations weapons inspections
Iraq Cooperation Assessment
Says important Iraqi disarmament questions remain unresolved.
Sixty-Day Inspection Update
Provides the Council's sixty-day update on resumed inspections.
Minister of Interior
Ali Ahmad Jalali is appointed Minister of Interior in the Transitional Administration.
Election
Elections in Israel give wide margin (40 seats) to right wing Likud party, returning PM Ariel Sharon for another term
Election
The Likuud Party wins 38 of the 120 seats, the most of all the parties
Prime Minister of Bosnia
Appointed Prime Minister of Bosnia & Hercegovinia
Manager
Named manager of Brazil along with Mario Zagallo as assistant director in January 2003, with the goal of defending their World Cup titlte in Germany 2006.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United Nations weapons inspectors report that they had found no indication that Iraq possessed nuclear weapons or an active program
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United Nations weapons inspectors report that they had found no indication that Iraq possessed nuclear weapons or an active program
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United Nations weapons inspectors report that they had found no indication that Iraq possessed nuclear weapons or an active program
ICTY
The ICTY Trial Chamber convicts the first commander of the Sarajevo-Romanija Corps, Stanislav Galic, of the shelling and sniper terror campaign against Sarajevo, including the first Markale massacre
Siege of Sarajevo
The ICTY Trial Chamber convicts the first commander of the Sarajevo-Romanija Corps, Stanislav Galic, of the shelling and sniper terror campaign against Sarajevo, including the first Markale massacre
Trial
General Galic is sentenced to life imprisonment for the crimes against humanity during the siege
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United Nations weapons inspectors report that they had found no indication that Iraq possessed nuclear weapons or an active program
February 200341 historical events
Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
Heads the German government when the Treaty of Nice enters into force.
Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Ahern's government, preparing Union institutions for enlargement.
Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Berlusconi's government, completing institutional reforms designed for enlargement.
Scandal
Reveals he shares his bed with young boys during "Living with Michael Jackson"
Arms Control Talks
Iran makes an offer of negotiation with the US that covers nuclear matters and Irans support for Palestinian groups resisting Israeli occupation, the offer is spurned by the Bush administration
Al-Qaeda
Powell presented evidence alleging that Iraq was actively producing chemical and biological weapons and had ties to al-Qaeda
Invasion of Iraq
His presentation to the United Nations Security Council contained a computer-generated image of a "mobile biological weapons laboratory.."
Invasion of Iraq
However, this information was based on claims of Rafid Ahmed Alwan al-Janabi, codenamed "Curveball", an Iraqi emigrant living in Germany who later admitted that his claims had been false.
Invasion of Iraq
On 5 February 2003, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell addressed the United Nations General Assembly, continuing U.S. efforts to gain United Nations authorization for an invasion.
Invasion of Iraq
Fails to gain support from United Nations Security Council members France, Germany & Russia
UN Security Council
Fails to gain support from United Nations Security Council members France, Germany & Russia
Interest Rate Reduction
The Bank of England reduces its policy rate to 3.75 percent.
Economy of Great Britain
The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for 50 yrs
Interest Rates
The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for 50 yrs
Second Baghdad Inspection Mission Begins
Returns to Baghdad with Mohamed ElBaradei for further discussions focused on unresolved chemical, biological and missile disarmament questions.
Iraqi Disarmament Papers Reviewed
Reviews papers supplied by Iraq on unresolved weapons issues but finds that they do not provide the new evidence needed to close major questions.
Broadcast
A bin Laden broadcast by al-Jazeera says, "we will fight for our brothers in Iraq"
WMAP
Bennett releases first WMAP results that refine the age, composition, and geometry of the universe
Good Bye, Lenin!
Directs Good Bye, Lenin!, a major post-reunification German film.
United Nations
Blix claims that "If Iraq had provided the necessary cooperation in 1991, the phase of disarmament -- under resolution 687 -- could have been short and a decade of sanctions could have been avoided"
Aerial Surveillance Access Report
Tells the Security Council that Iraq has accepted aerial-surveillance arrangements that strengthen inspectors' ability to monitor sites across the country.
Anthrax Accounting Concern
Highlights unresolved questions about Iraq's past anthrax programme because documentation does not yet establish what happened to all declared quantities.
February Security Council Report
Reports again to the Security Council on Iraqi cooperation.
Four Hundred Inspection Milestone
Reports that inspection teams have completed more than four hundred visits to about three hundred sites, generally receiving prompt access.
Inspection Cooperation Update
Notes improved access while outstanding disarmament issues remain.
Private Scientist Interview Assessment
Reports that Iraq has begun accepting interviews with scientists without government witnesses, improving an important inspection procedure.
VX Documentation Concern
Identifies continuing uncertainty over Iraq's VX nerve-agent work and asks for documentary or material evidence capable of resolving the discrepancy.
Iraq War Protest
Addresses one of Britain's largest anti-war demonstrations.
Demonstrations
At least 1 million demonstrate against the war in Iraq
Demonstrations
Anti-war protests are held, the largest of their kind since the Vietnam War took place with 6-10 million people in over 60 countries around the world
Reform of Government
Traffic levels fall 25% on the 1st day of the congestion charge
Galileo Flight Team Operations End
Routine Galileo flight-team operations end after the final playback of stored scientific data, months before the spacecraft's planned Jupiter impact.
Iran Safeguards Mission
Visits Iran and presses for greater transparency, early design information and consideration of an Additional Protocol.
Demonstrations
Nationwide demonstrations against war in Iraq
Debut
Makes senior international debut aged 17, becoming the youngest player to represent England
Economy of Turkey
The International Monetary Fund agrees a $18 billion loan package
S 2003 J9 Discovery
Discovers S 2003 J9 during a survey that greatly expands the known population of Jupiter's irregular moons.
Invasion of Iraq
US Secretary of State Colin Powell addressed the United Nations General Assembly, continuing US efforts to gain United Nations authorization for an invasion. Powell presented evidence alleging that Iraq was actively producing chemical and biological weapons and had ties to al-Qaeda
Invasion of Iraq
US Secretary of State Colin Powell addressed the United Nations General Assembly, continuing US efforts to gain United Nations authorization for an invasion
Invasion of Iraq
US Secretary of State Colin Powell addressed the United Nations General Assembly, continuing US efforts to gain United Nations authorization for an invasion. Powell presented evidence alleging that Iraq was actively producing chemical and biological weapons and had ties to al-Qaeda
Invasion of Iraq
US Secretary of State Colin Powell addressed the United Nations General Assembly, continuing US efforts to gain United Nations authorization for an invasion
March 200389 historical events
Al Samoud 2 Destruction Begins
Supervises the start of destruction of Iraq's Al Samoud 2 missiles.
Missile Destruction Supervised
UNMOVIC identifies the missile system as exceeding the permitted range.
Neutrality
Turkey rejects Americas plan to base 62,000 troops in its country
Neutrality
Turkey rejects Americas plan to base 62,000 troops in its country
League Cup Final Win
Jerzy Dudek keeps goal as Liverpool defeats Manchester United 2-0 in the League Cup final, adding a major domestic honor to his record.
President of Czech Republic
Becomes President of the Czech Republic.
Accelerated Iraqi Cooperation Assessment
Acknowledges a recent acceleration in Iraqi initiatives while cautioning that the value of new information still requires careful verification.
Five Hundred Fifty Inspection Milestone
Reports that inspectors have carried out more than 550 inspections at roughly 350 sites since returning to Iraq in November.
March Inspection Assessment
Reports accelerated Iraqi initiatives but continuing unresolved disarmament questions.
No-Notice Access Assessment
States that inspections are being conducted without advance notice and that access has been prompt in virtually every case.
Twelfth Quarterly Report
Presents UNMOVIC's twelfth quarterly report to the Council.
FTSE Market Low
Brown monitors financial conditions as the FTSE 100 falls to an eight-year low.
Economy of Great Britain
The FTSE-100 slumps to an 8 yr low
Evaporating Exoplanet Atmosphere
Vidal-Madjar leads Hubble observations showing hydrogen escaping from HD 209458b in an extended comet-like atmosphere.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Demonstrations
The day Bush issues his 48-hour ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq before the US invasion of Iraq, Obama addresses the largest Chicago anti War rally to date in Daley Plaza and tells the crowd that "its not too late" to stop the war
Invasion of Iraq
The day Bush issues his 48-hour ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq before the US invasion of Iraq, Obama addresses the largest Chicago anti War rally to date in Daley Plaza and tells the crowd that "its not too late" to stop the war
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Robin Cook resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Invasion of Iraq
Unlike the first Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan (2001), this war had no explicit United Nations authorisation
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Robin Cook resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Bombing of Iraq
In his 2003 address to the nation, Bush demands that Hussein and his two sons, Uday and Qusay, surrender and leave Iraq, giving them a 48-hour deadline
Remaining Disarmament Tasks Defined
The document identifies key remaining Iraqi disarmament tasks.
Work Programme Submitted
Submits UNMOVIC's draft work programme to the Security Council.
Broadcast
Bush addresses the nation, he demands that Hussein and his two sons Uday and Qusay leave Iraq, giving them a 48-hour deadline
Invasion of Iraq
Unlike the first Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan (2001), this war had no explicit United Nations authorisation. In his 2003 address to the nation, Bush demands that Hussein and his two sons, Uday and Qusay, surrender and leave Iraq, giving them a 48-hour deadline
Resignation of John Denham
Three Government ministers resigned in protest at the war, John Denham, Lord Hunt of King's Heath, and the then Leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook
Resignation of Robin Cook
Three Government ministers resigned in protest at the war, John Denham, Lord Hunt of King's Heath, and the then Leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook
Bombing of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Declaration of War
Blair wins Parliamentary vote over Iraq war but 139 party members defy him
Invasion of Iraq
Three Government ministers resigned in protest at the war, John Denham, Lord Hunt of King's Heath, and the then Leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook. The UK Parliament held a debate on going to war on March 18, 2003 where the Government motion was approved 412 to 149
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Foreign minister Robin Cook resigns
Vote of Confidence
139 Laboor MPs vote against the war, but the Commons votes 412 to 149 in favour
Iraq War Vote
Wins Commons backing for military action in Iraq.
Bombing of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Inspectors Withdraw from Iraq
Withdraws UNMOVIC personnel from Iraq before the invasion.
UNMOVIC Evacuation
Inspection operations end one day before armed action begins.
Bombing of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Invasion of Iraq
The bombing of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and Denmark begins
Bombing of Baghdad
The invasion is preceded by an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad
Mahmoud Abbas Nominated Prime Minister
Arafat nominates Mahmoud Abbas to become the first Palestinian prime minister after political reforms create the new office.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Arafat appoints Abbas as the first Palestinian prime minister amid international demands for institutional reform and renewed negotiations.
Security Council Presentation
Explains remaining inspection tasks despite the withdrawal from Iraq.
Work Programme Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on UNMOVIC's draft work programme.
Bombing of Baghdad
The invasion is preceded by an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad
Invasion of Iraq
The invasion is preceded by an air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Start of the conflict known as the Iraq War or Operation Iraqi Freedom in which a combined force of troops from the United States, alongside the United Kingdom, and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland
Invasion of Iraq
According to Blair, the trigger was Iraq's failure to take a "final opportunity" to disarm itself of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons that US and British officials called an immediate and intolerable threat to world peace
Invasion of Iraq
Start of the conflict known as the Iraq War or Operation Iraqi Freedom in which a combined force of troops from the United States, alongside the United Kingdom, and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland.
Invasion of Iraq
The reasons for the invasion were "to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, to end Saddam Hussein's alleged support for terrorism, and to free the Iraqi people".
Bombing of Baghdad
America begins the war with air strikes on Baghdad
Bombing of Baghdad
America begins the war with air strikes on Baghdad
Operation Iraqi Freedom
The US launches the invasion of Iraq, termed "Operation Iraqi Freedom". Start of the conflict known as the Iraq War or Operation Iraqi Freedom in which a combined force of troops from the United States, alongside the United Kingdom, and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland
UN Security Council Resolution 1441
Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
UN Security Council
Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
Invasion of Iraq
Franks commands United States Central Command during the opening invasion of Iraq.
Invasion of Iraq
Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
Invasion of Iraq
Start of the conflict known as the Iraq War or Operation Iraqi Freedom in which a combined force of troops from the United States, alongside the United Kingdom, and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland.
Invasion of Iraq
The US launches the invasion of Iraq, termed "Operation Iraqi Freedom". The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, Italy and Poland supply the vast majority of the invading forces, in co-operation with Kurdish forces.
Invasion of Iraq
The invasion of Iraq was strongly opposed by some traditional US allies, including the Governments of France, Germany, New Zealand, and Canada.
Invasion of Iraq
The reasons for the invasion were "to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, to end Saddam Hussein's alleged support for terrorism, and to free the Iraqi people".
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The threat of potential WMD in Iraq is used by President George W. Bush to generate public support for the invasion of Iraq. Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
UN Security Council Resolution 1441
Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
UN Security Council
Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
United Nations
Prior to the invasion, the United States official position was that Iraq was in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding weapons of mass destruction and had to be disarmed by force
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Battle of Umm Qasr
The Battle of Umm Qasr is the first military confrontation in the Iraq War, with its objective the capture of the port. Allied forces advanced across Southern Iraq and after an amphibious landing forces captured the new port area of Umm Qasr then spend several more days fighting through the old town of Umm Qasr encountering fierce resistance
Capture of Umm Qasr
Allied forces advanced across Southern Iraq and after an amphibious landing forces captured the new port area of Umm Qasr then spend several more days fighting through the old town of Umm Qasr encountering fierce resistance
Invasion of Iraq
Allied forces advanced across Southern Iraq and after an amphibious landing forces captured the new port area of Umm Qasr then spend several more days fighting through the old town of Umm Qasr encountering fierce resistance
Battle of Nasiriyah
Heavy fighting takes place in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah between Iraqi forces and US Marines over control of key bridges over the Euphrates River and the Saddam Canal
Battle of Nasiriyah
US Marines enter Nasiriyah in force, facing heavy resistance as they move to secure two major bridges in the city. The main invasion army moved into southern Iraq, occupying the region and engaging in the Battle of Nasiriyah.
Battle of Nasiriyah
With the Nasiriyah and Talil Airfields secured, Coalition forces gained an important logistical centre in southern Iraq and established FOB/EAF Jalibah, some 10 miles (16 km) outside of Nasiriyah.
Invasion of Iraq
The main invasion army moved into southern Iraq, occupying the region and engaging in the Battle of Nasiriyah
Academy Award
Winner of the Oscar for best actress, for "The Hours"
Academy Award
Winner of the Oscar for best actor, for "The Pianist"
Battle of Umm Qasr
The port is declared safe and reopened
V838 Monocerotis Light Echo
Bond leads Hubble imaging of expanding light echoes produced when the eruptive star V838 Monocerotis illuminates surrounding dust.
Invasion of Iraq
The 173rd Airborne Brigade is airdropped near the northern city of Kirkuk where they joined forces with Kurdish rebels and fought several actions against the Iraqi army to secure the northern part of the country
Battle of Najaf
The 101st Airborne Division on March 29, supported by a battalion from the 1st Armored Division attacked Iraqi forces in the southern part of the city, near the Imam Ali Mosque and captured Najafs airfield
Resignation of Robin Finlayson Cook
Resigns from the Cabinet over the war with Iraq
Invasion of Iraq
Travels to Spain, France, Italy & the Azores but fails to secure a United Nations resolution
Constitution of Great Britain
In the 2003 Northern Ireland Assembly elections, the DUP overtake the UUP to become the largest party in Northern Ireland, achieving thirty seats to the UUPs twenty-seven
Election
In the 2003 Northern Ireland Assembly elections, the DUP overtake the UUP to become the largest party in Northern Ireland, achieving thirty seats to the UUPs twenty-seven
Invasion of Iraq
British troops, in what was codenamed Operation (or Op) TELIC participated in the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. A total of 46,000 troops of all the British Services were committed to the operation at its start. Including 5,000 Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors and 4,000 Royal Marines, 26,000 British Army soldiers, and 8,100 Royal Air Force
Operation TELIC
British troops, in what was codenamed Operation (or Op) TELIC participated in the 2003 Invasion of Iraq
Constitution of Palestine
Serves as the first Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority from March to October
Prime Minister of Palestine
Serves as the first Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority from March to October
Referendum
The Chechen referendum votes in favour of joining the Russian Federation
Resignation of Abdullah Gul
Gul resigns to allow Erdogan to become Prime Minister
Resignation of Abdullah Gul
Gul resigns to allow Erdogan to become Prime Minister
April 2003127 historical events
Death of Leslie Cheung
Death of Leslie Cheung
Colin Powell leads a fact-finding mission for co-operation in a war with
Colin Powell leads a "fact-finding" mission for co-operation in a war with Iraq
Colin Powell leads a fact-finding mission for co-operation in a war with
Colin Powell leads a "fact-finding" mission for co-operation in a war with Iraq
Battle of Nasiriyah
Fighting continues in the city until 1st April when Iraqi resistance in the city is finally defeated
Transitional Constitution
Promulgates the transitional constitutional framework governing institutions created by the peace settlement.
Diplomatic Expulsion
Turkey expels 3 Iraqi diplomats
Meeting with Turkish officials to discuss the war &
Kharrazi meets Turkish officials to discuss the war & the Kurdish enclave in Iraq
Meeting with Turkish officials to discuss the war &
Kharrazi meets Turkish officials to discuss the war & the Kurdish enclave in Iraq
Kurds
Tells the US forces that the Kurds will not claim the oil rich city of Kirkuk
Kurds
Tells the US forces that the Kurds will not claim the oil rich city of Mosul
Siege of Kirkuk
Tells the US forces that the Kurds will not claim the oil rich city of Kirkuk
Siege of Mosul
Tells the US forces that the Kurds will not claim the oil rich city of Mosul
Invasion of Iraq
Most of the Iraqi military is quickly defeated and Baghdad was occupied on April 9th
Fall of Baghdad
Saddam Hussein's government collapses as coalition forces enter Baghdad during the invasion of Iraq.
Rule of Cyprus
The Turkish & Greek Prime Minister meet but reject each others proposals
Neutrality
Gul denies $1 billion aid from the US is to keep Turkey out of the war
Capture of Baghdad
The Iraqi military is defeated & Baghdad falls. Most of the Iraqi military is quickly defeated and Baghdad was occupied on April 9th. Bush declares the end of major combat operations, terminating the Baath Party's rule and removing Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from office
Invasion of Iraq
Bush declares the end of major combat operations, terminating the Baath Party's rule and removing Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from office
Invasion of Iraq
Most of the Iraqi military is quickly defeated and Baghdad was occupied on April 9th
Presidency Member Takes Office
Borislav Paravac becomes Serb member of the Presidency after Sarovic leaves office
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia
Battle of Kirkuk
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Capture of Kirkuk
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Invasion of Iraq
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Regional Diplomacy
Kabariti participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Siege of Kirkuk
Gul tells the US that Turkish observers will ensure Kurdish fighters leave Kirkuk
Capture of Green Line
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge
Capture of Kani Domlan Ridge
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge
Capture of Kirkuk
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Capture of Kirkuk
Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th.
Capture of Kirkuk
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge.
Capture of Tikrit
Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th
Rule of Kirkuk
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge. Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th
Rule of Kirkuk
Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th
Battle of Kirkuk
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Capture of Kirkuk
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Invasion of Iraq
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Turkish EU Reform Assessment
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Turkish EU Reform Assessment
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Diplomatic Plan at Ankara
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Turkish EU Reform Assessment
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Diplomatic Plan at Ankara
Schwimmer says Turkeys reform plans should be sufficient for EU membership
Kurds
Observers are sent into Iraq to review Turkeys intervention if Kurds stay in Kirkuk
Siege of Kirkuk
Observers are sent into Iraq to review Turkeys intervention if Kurds stay in Kirkuk
Battle of Baghdad
Many Iraqis celebrated the downfall of Saddam by vandalizing the many portraits and.
Battle of Baghdad
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed.
Battle of Baghdad
statues of him together with other pieces of his cult of personality & the dramatic toppling of a large statue of Saddam in Baghdads Fardus Square.
Invasion of Iraq
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed
Siege of Baghdad
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed
Battle of Baghdad
Many Iraqis celebrated the downfall of Saddam by vandalizing the many portraits and.
Battle of Baghdad
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed.
Battle of Baghdad
statues of him together with other pieces of his cult of personality & the dramatic toppling of a large statue of Saddam in Baghdads Fardus Square.
Capture of Baghdad
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed
Invasion of Iraq
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed
Siege of Baghdad
The final resistance to US forces is mounted but by late afternoon, all fighting had ceased & a total of 34 US soldiers and 2,320 Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen were killed
World Record
Breaks the London Marathon world record, 2 hrs 15 mins 25 secs
Capture of Kirkuk
US forces take control of Tikrit, the last major outpost in central Iraq, with an attack led by the Marines Task Force Tripoli
Capture of Tikrit
US forces take control of Tikrit, the last major outpost in central Iraq, with an attack led by the Marines Task Force Tripoli
Invasion of Iraq
US forces take control of Tikrit, the last major outpost in central Iraq, with an attack led by the Marines Task Force Tripoli
Treaty of Accession
Schussel backs Austria's participation in the Athens treaty settlement preparing the 2004 expansion.
Treaty of Accession
Verhofstadt represents Belgium as the Union signs the Athens treaty admitting ten new member states.
Treaty of Accession
Papadopoulos leads Cyprus at the Athens signing that sets the legal terms for Cypriot EU membership.
Treaty of Accession
Spidla leads the Czech government at the treaty ceremony setting the country's path to membership in May 2004.
Treaty of Accession
Rasmussen backs Denmark's approval of the Athens enlargement settlement with the ten candidate states.
Treaty of Accession
Parts leads Estonia when the Athens treaty formally sets the terms for Estonian accession.
Treaty of Accession
Lipponen represents Finland at the Athens settlement concluding accession negotiations with ten applicants.
Treaty of Accession
Chirac backs France's participation in the treaty opening the final route to the 2004 enlargement.
Treaty of Accession
Schroder represents Germany as the Union completes the treaty framework for its eastward enlargement.
Treaty of Accession
Blair represents Britain when the Athens treaty completes the accession framework for ten incoming states.
Athens Enlargement Treaty Ceremony
Participates as ten accession countries sign their treaties during the Greek Presidency.
Athens Informal European Council
Hosts an informal European Council during the Greek Presidency as leaders discuss the future of Europe.
Treaty of Accession
Simitis hosts the Athens ceremony as Greece holds the Council Presidency during the historic enlargement agreement.
Treaty of Accession
Medgyessy leads Hungary at the Athens ceremony establishing the treaty basis for Hungarian membership.
Treaty of Accession
Ahern represents Ireland as the Athens agreement prepares ten candidate countries for Union membership.
Treaty of Accession
Berlusconi represents Italy when the accession treaty for the ten-state enlargement is concluded.
Treaty of Accession
Repse heads Latvia's government as the country signs its accession settlement at Athens.
Treaty of Accession
Brazauskas leads Lithuania when the Athens treaty completes the legal framework for Lithuanian accession.
Treaty of Accession
Juncker represents Luxembourg as the Union concludes the accession agreement with ten candidate countries.
Treaty of Accession
Fenech Adami heads Malta's government as the country concludes its accession treaty with the European Union.
Treaty of Accession
Balkenende represents the Netherlands in the Union's formal agreement for the ten-state enlargement.
Treaty of Accession
Miller leads Poland as the accession treaty fixes the terms under which Poland will enter the European Union.
Treaty of Accession
Barroso represents Portugal when the Union signs the treaty admitting ten countries in the following year.
Treaty of Accession
Dzurinda heads Slovakia as the accession treaty establishes the final legal basis for Slovak membership.
Treaty of Accession
Rop leads Slovenia during the Athens treaty ceremony completing Slovenia's membership negotiations.
Treaty of Accession
Aznar represents Spain as the Union signs accession terms with ten Central European and Mediterranean states.
Treaty of Accession
Persson backs Sweden's participation in the treaty enabling the European Union's major 2004 enlargement.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Arrest of Barzan Ibrahim El-Hasan al Tikriti
Arrested by US forces, officials characterize him as a member of what they called "Saddams Dirty Dozen", responsible for torture and murder in Iraq
Arrest of Barzan Ibrahim El-Hasan al Tikriti
Arrested by US forces, officials characterize him as a member of what they called "Saddams Dirty Dozen", responsible for torture and murder in Iraq
Economy of Turkey
The International Monetary Fund releases $701 million in loans to Turkey
Erdogan says Turkey is the best country to rebuild Iraq
Erdogan says Turkey is the best country to rebuild Iraq
Constitution of Turkey
Says he would like the Parliamentary system to be replaced by a presidential system
Neutrality
Gul says Turkey has agreed with the US to provide a postwar peacekeeping force
Aid to Iraq
UN trucks filled with lentils & sugar enter north Iraq from Turkey
UNMOVIC Return Readiness Briefing
Tells the Security Council that meaningful verification would require inspectors to return physically to Iraq rather than rely on remote document review.
French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the
The French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the EU
French Support for Turkish EU Membership
The French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the EU
French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the
The French Foreign Miniser states the benefits of allowing Turkey into the EU. The French Foreign Miniser praises Turkeys moderation & restraint during the war
Metallica
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
Constitution of Turkey
Celebrations all over Turkey mark the 83rd anniversary of the foundation of Parliament
Demonstrations
3,000 Greek & Turkish Cypriots cross the internal divide for the 1st time in 30 yrs
Siege of Kirkuk
US forces catch a Turkish special team entering Krkuk
Election
Wins the presidential election ahead of Julio Cesar Franco Pedro Fadul and Guillermo Sanchez.
Presidential Election
Wins the election and keeps the Colorado Party in office.
Meeting with Blair & disagrees with the coalitions reasons
Putin meets Blair & disagrees with the coalitions reasons for going to war with Iraq
Meeting with Blair & disagrees with the coalitions reasons
Putin meets Blair & disagrees with the coalitions reasons for going to war with Iraq
Peace
Israel & Palestine are handed a "road map" to peace in the Middle East
Road Map for Peace
Receives the Quartet Road Map as the first Palestinian Prime Minister.
Mahmoud Abbas Cabinet Sworn In
Arafat swears in Mahmoud Abbas's cabinet as the Palestinian Authority adopts a new division of executive responsibilities.
Chief Prosecutor
Appointed Chief Prosecutor
Economy of Turkey
The Greek-Cypriot Government will lift its trade embargo on the Turkish-Cypriots
Rule of Cyprus
The Greek-Cypriot Government will lift its trade embaro on the Turkish-Cypriots
Trade Embargo
The Greek-Cypriot Government will lift its trade embargo on the Turkish-Cypriots
Road Map for Peace
Helps present the Quartet Road Map for a two-state settlement.
Road Map Published
Bush's administration joins the Quartet in presenting a phased Road Map intended to end violence and lead toward a negotiated two-state settlement.
Battle of Baghdad
Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Invasion of Iraq
Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Republican Guard
Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Siege of Baghdad
Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Attends the Peace Summit
Attends the Peace Summit in Northern Ireland, fails to secure a breakthrough
Summit
Attends the Peace Summit in Northern Ireland, fails to secure a breakthrough
Battle of Baghdad
Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Invasion of Iraq
US-led Coalition troops promptly began searching for the key members of Saddam Husseins Government identified by a variety of means, most famously through sets of most-wanted Iraqi playing cards. Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Siege of Baghdad
Three weeks into the invasion, US-led Coalition forces move into Baghdad, units of the Iraqi Special Republican Guard led the defence of the city
Invasion of Iraq
US-led Coalition troops promptly began searching for the key members of Saddam Husseins Government identified by a variety of means, most famously through sets of most-wanted Iraqi playing cards. US General Tommy Franks assumed control of Iraq as the supreme commander of the coalition occupation forces
May 200352 historical events
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
GSLV-D2
K. Kasturirangan oversees GSLV-D2, which places the experimental GSAT-2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
2003 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Southampton to retain the FA Cup.
Scandal
Dr David Kelly meets Andrew Gilligan in the Charing Cross Hotel
Invasion of Iraq
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Rule of Iraq
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Trial
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command. Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command. Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
Trial
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 calls upon the states of the United Nations to support actions that facilitate the prosecution of the members of Saddam Husseins regime responsible for crimes and atrocities
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Fourth David Oddsson Government
Begins the Fourth David Oddsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Third David Oddsson Government
The Third David Oddsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina
Road Map for Peace
Accepts the Quartet Road Map with reservations.
Road Map Principles Accepted
Sharon's cabinet conditionally accepts the principles of the Quartet Road Map while attaching Israeli reservations to its implementation.
Led Zeppelin DVD
Appears in archive performances on the Led Zeppelin DVD release.
How the West Was Won
Releases How the West Was Won, drawn from 1972 live recordings.
Champions League Winner
Dida Silva saved penalties in the shootout as Milan edged Juventus after a goalless final in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Maldini Champions League Winning Captain
Captains Milan to European victory seventeen years after his father had lifted the trophy.
Champions League Winner
Alessandro Costacurta provided an experienced defensive presence in Milan's all-Italian final in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Alessandro Nesta helped neutralise Juventus's forwards over 120 scoreless minutes in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Paolo Maldini captained Milan to European glory at Old Trafford after a stalemate with Juventus in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Filippo Inzaghi led the attack through a scoreless final before Milan prevailed in the shootout in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
First Champions League Coaching Title
Guides Milan to victory over Juventus in the competition's first all-Italian final.
Champions League Winner
Andrea Pirlo distributed the ball from deep as Milan sought openings against Juventus in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Gennaro Gattuso battled for possession in the centre of the pitch and limited Juventus's rhythm in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Clarence Seedorf featured in Milan's midfield and won the competition with a third different club in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Champions League Victory
Wins the Champions League with AC Milan against Juventus.
Champions League Winner
Rui Costa provided creative passing in a closely contested final that required penalties in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Milan European Title
Adds Europe's leading club trophy to his honours.
Champions League Winner
Andriy Shevchenko converted the decisive penalty to deliver Milan's sixth European Cup in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Shevchenko Champions League Winning Penalty
Converts Milan's decisive shootout penalty against Juventus at Old Trafford.
Scandal
Andrew Gilligan says a senior official said the Iraq dossier was "sexed up"
Death of Mickie Most
Death of Mickie Most
Resignation of Lokendra Bahadur Chand
Chand resigns after months of protests led by political parties demanding the King appoint Government with their nominees or revive Parliament
Resignation of Clare Short
Resigns over the Governments policy of war in Iraq
Broadcast
BBC Radio 4 "Today" says the Government "sexed up" the dossier of Iraqs weapons
Invasion of Iraq
Radio 4 "Today" broadcast says the Government "sexed up" the Iraq weapons dossier. BBC Radio 4 "Today" says the Government "sexed up" the dossier of Iraqs weapons
Resignation of Clare Short
Claire Short resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Nuclear Power
The UNs International Atomic Energy Agency conducts a series of inspections in Iran, Iran confirms that there are sites at Natanz and Arak under construction, but insists that these, like Bushehr, are designed solely to provide fuel
Premier League Title
Wins the Premier League with Manchester United and finishes the season as the league's leading scorer.
Golden Boot Premier League
Collects the Premier League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 25 goals for Manchester United. The award recognises scoring crucial league goals as Manchester United reclaimed the title.
Offensive Reduction Treaty
The Russian Parliament ratifies the Offensive Reduction Treaty
Suicide
50 are killed during a suicide bombing of a Government building in Chechnya
Treaty of Nuclear Weapons
The Russian Parliament ratifies the Offensive Reduction Treaty
June 200354 historical events
Prime Minister of Nepal
Gyanendra appoints royalist Surya Bahadur Thapa as Prime Minister
Aqaba Summit
Meets Bush and Sharon and commits to ending armed attacks.
Aqaba Summit
Abbas meets Sharon and President Bush at Aqaba and commits the Palestinian Authority to pursuing negotiations and ending armed violence.
Aqaba Summit
Meets Sharon and Abbas to launch Road Map commitments.
Final Security Council Briefing
Gives his final Security Council briefing as UNMOVIC chairman.
Thirteenth Quarterly Report
States inspectors found no evidence of resumed prohibited weapons programmes.
Chile United States Free Trade Agreement
Signs a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States.
ECCC Agreement Signed
United Nations and Cambodia sign agreement to establish the ECCC
Bombing of Erez Checkpoint
Rantissi is responsible for directing the Hamas-led attack in which four Israeli soldiers are killed at the Erez Checkpoint in the Gaza Strip
Economy of Great Britain
Finance minister Brown rules out British adoption of the EU euro, dashing Blair hopes of placing Britain "at the heart of the European Union"
Euro Membership Decision
Brown concludes that Britain should not adopt the euro because the economic tests are unmet.
Euro Tests Publication
The Treasury publishes detailed evidence supporting the decision against immediate euro entry.
Treasury Euro Assessment
The Treasury publishes its detailed assessment of the five economic tests.
Economy of Great Britain
Finance minister Brown rules out British adoption of the EU euro, dashing Blair hopes of placing Britain "at the heart of the European Union"
First International Appearance
Begins an international career known for creative wing play.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut during a friendly against Bolivia.
Death of Gregory Peck
Death of Gregory Peck
Premiership Ends
Tasmagambetov leaves office as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Daniyal Akhmetov becomes Prime Minister
Portuguese Cup Final Victory
Leads FC Porto to victory over Uniao de Leiria in the Portuguese Cup final.
Government Report
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declares that "Iran failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities" and requests "co-operative actions" from the country
International Atomic Energy Agency
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declares that "Iran failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities" and requests "co-operative actions" from the country
Report on Certain nuclear materials and activities and requests co-operative
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declares that "Iran failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities" and requests "co-operative actions" from the country
Thessaloniki European Council
Hosts the European Council that strengthens the Union's commitment to the Western Balkans.
Draft European Constitution
Giscard dEstang presented the Convention's draft constitutional treaty to European leaders.
Thessaloniki Agenda for Western Balkans
Supports a framework bringing Western Balkan countries closer to eventual European integration.
India-China Declaration
Vajpayee and Chinese leaders issue a declaration outlining principles for improved India-China relations.
India-China Special Representatives
India and China agree to appoint Special Representatives to pursue a political framework for resolving the boundary question.
Recognition of Tibet Autonomous Region
India formally recognises the Tibet Autonomous Region as part of the People's Republic of China.
Sikkim Border Trade Agreement
India and China agree to reopen border trade through Sikkim.
Government Ends
The government led by Anneli Jรครคtteenmรคki ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Centenary
His centenary renews public interest in Orwell's life and writing.
Palestinian Factions Truce
Hamas joins Islamic Jihad and Fatah in announcing a temporary suspension of attacks, creating a short-lived reduction in organized violence.
Death of Katharine Hepburn
Death of Katharine Hepburn
Transitional Government
An inclusive government begins with Kabila and four vice-presidents representing former rivals.
UNMOVIC Chairmanship Concludes
Completes his term as UNMOVIC Executive Chairman after leading the commission through the final pre-war inspection phase in Iraq.
Resignation of Alan Milburn
The Health Secretary, Alan Milburn, resigns from the Government
Resignation of Alan Milburn
The Health Secretary, Alan Milburn, resigns from the Government
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Reid becomes Health Secretary and continues the NHS modernisation programme while placing greater emphasis on patient choice, chronic disease and delivery of existing reforms.
Shadow Minister
Appointed shadow minister in the Privy Council Office as deputy to Eric Forth.
Nuclear Power
White House refuses to rule out the "military option" in dealing with Iran after IAEA says Iran "failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities"
Mahmoud Abbas
Sharon meets Abbas during the Aqaba summit as the Road Map process begins
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League with 12 goals for Manchester United. The campaign is particularly remembered for breaking down opponents with close-range finishing and intelligent movement.
Poland EU Membership Referendum
Poland votes in a referendum to join the EU
Referendum
Poland votes in a referendum to join the EU
Referendum
Poland votes in a referendum to join the EU
Government Report
White House refuses to rule out the "military option" in dealing with Iran after IAEA says Iran "failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities"
Mahmoud Abbas
Bush meets Abbas and Sharon at Aqaba to promote the Road Map peace initiative
Report on Certain nuclear materials and activities
White House refuses to rule out the "military option" in dealing with Iran after IAEA says Iran "failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities"
Nuclear Power
White House refuses to rule out the "military option" in dealing with Iran after IAEA says Iran "failed to report certain nuclear materials and activities"
Morgan Tsvangirai Arrested
Police arrest opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai during a week of protests.
Arrest of Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai is arrested twice, amid a week of opposition protests, he is charged with treason, adding to an existing treason charge from 2002 over an alleged plot to kill President Mugabe
Treason
Morgan Tsvangirai is arrested twice, amid a week of opposition protests, he is charged with treason, adding to an existing treason charge from 2002 over an alleged plot to kill President Mugabe
July 200323 historical events
Italian EU Council Presidency
Begins Italy's rotating Council Presidency with treaty reform and enlargement among its priorities.
WMD Commission Chairmanship Announced
Accepts the chairmanship of a new independent commission intended to develop proposals on disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Scandal
Dr Kellys name is confirmed to a journalist by the MOD
AIDS
Bush says that AIDS is "the deadliest enemy Africa has ever faced" and pledged to the nation with the worlds highest AIDS infection rate that it would have a strong partner in his administration in fighting the disease
Meeting with With President Festus Mogae in Botswana
President Bush meets with President Festus Mogae in Botswana
Health of Festus Mogae
Bush says that AIDS is "the deadliest enemy Africa has ever faced" and pledged to the nation with the worlds highest AIDS infection rate that it would have a strong partner in his administration in fighting the disease
Economy of Chad
Chad begins pumping oil to Cameroon, part of a project to help alleviate crushing poverty in the two countries
Scandal
Dr Kellys body is found at Harrowdown Hill
Invasion of Iraq
During a raid by the US 101st Airborne Division and men from Task Force 20, Saddam Husseins sons Uday and Qusay, and one of his grandsons were killed in a massive fire-fight
Invasion of Iraq
During a raid by the US 101st Airborne Division and men from Task Force 20, Saddam Husseins sons Uday and Qusay, and one of his grandsons were killed in a massive fire-fight
Death of David Kelly
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Suicide
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Suicide
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Government Camp Vice Presidency
Serves as a vice-president representing the former government component of the transition.
Political Opposition Vice Presidency
Joins the transitional executive as vice-president representing the unarmed political opposition.
RCD Vice Presidency
Takes a vice-presidential post representing the RCD in the transitional institutions.
Vice Presidency in Transitional Government
Becomes one of four vice-presidents in the transitional power-sharing government.
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Death of David Kelly, an Iraq weapons inspector who commits suicide
Inquiry-Hutton
Tony Blair announces an Inquiry will be held into the suicide of David Kelly
Medal
Awarded the Congressional Medal & receives a standing ovation from Congress
Reform of Parliament
Faces a Labour rebellion & wins a Commons vote by 32 votes
Suicide
Tony Blair announces an Inquiry will be held into the suicide of David Kelly. Death of David Kelly, an Iraq weapons inspector who commits suicide
August 200324 historical events
Knebworth
Begins three Knebworth concerts that draw a record-breaking audience across the weekend.
Minhaj ul Quran International
Bhutto becomes a member of Minhaj ul Quran International (An international Muslim educational and welfare organisation)
Minhaj ul Quran International
Bhutto becomes a member of Minhaj ul Quran International (An international Muslim educational and welfare organisation)
Tour de France Soundtracks
Co-creates Tour de France Soundtracks around cycling, endurance and electronic rhythm.
Tour de France Soundtracks
Releases Tour de France Soundtracks, the group's first full studio album since Electric Cafe.
Scandal
Swiss magistrates find Bhutto and her husband guilty of money laundering, they are given six-month suspended jail terms, fined $50,000 each and were ordered to pay $11 million to the Pakistani Government
Trial
Swiss magistrates find Bhutto and her husband guilty of money laundering, they are given six-month suspended jail terms, fined $50,000 each and were ordered to pay $11 million to the Pakistani Government
Manchester United Transfer
Signs for Manchester United after impressing against the English club.
Move to English Football
Becomes the first Portuguese player to represent Manchester United.
Lockerbie Responsibility Accepted
Libya accepts responsibility for officials' actions in the Lockerbie bombing and agrees compensation.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president and continues Colorado Party control of the presidency.
Death of Idi Amin Dada
Death of Idi Amin Dada, in exile in Saudi Arabia
High Commissioner
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Politics
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
First International Appearance
Begins an international career that produces unprecedented appearance records.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Kazakhstan.
Premiership Ends
Than Shwe gives the prime ministership to Khin Nyunt
Prime Minister Takes Office
Khin Nyunt becomes Prime Minister under Than Shwe's military government
Death of Charles Bronson
Death of Charles Bronson
Inquiry-Hutton
Tony Blair gives evidence to the Hutton Inquiry. The Hutton inquiry begins, the Iraq war is kept in the spotlight
Resignation of Alistair Campbell
Resignation of Alistair Campbell, Tony Blairs adviser for 10 yrs
Health of Edward Richard George Heath
Suffers a pulmonary embolism while abroad and his public appearances become limited.
Health of Edward Richard George Heath
Heath suffers a pulmonary embolism, while on holiday in Salzburg, Austria
Portuguese Super Cup Victory
Adds the Portuguese Super Cup to Porto's honours after the club's successful 2002-03 campaign.
September 200331 historical events
National Defence Commission Re-election
Is re-elected chairman of the National Defence Commission.
Supreme People's Assembly Presidium
Is re-elected chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly Presidium.
Dismissal
The National Assembly votes to dismiss Home Affairs Minister Kim Doo Kwan
National Assembly
The National Assembly votes to dismiss Home Affairs Minister Kim Doo Kwan
New Bullring
The redeveloped Bullring opens with new retail streets and the Selfridges building.
Resignation as Prime Minister
Abbas resigns after disputes over authority and security powers weaken his ability to implement the Road Map and confront armed factions.
Hamas
Yassin further promised that Hamas would teach Israel an "unforgettable lesson" as a result of the assassination attempt. An Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-16 fired several missiles on a building in Gaza City, the Gaza Strip, Yassin was in the building at the time but survived
Prime Minister of Syria
President Bashar al-Assad accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa Meros cabinet and appoints Muhammad Naji al-Otari as new Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Syria
President Bashar al-Assad accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa Meros cabinet and appoints Muhammad Naji al-Otari as new Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Syria
President Bashar al-Assad accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa Meros cabinet and appoints Muhammad Naji al-Otari as new Prime Minister
Foreign Secretary of Honduras
Leonidas Rosa Bautista is named Foreign Minister
IAEA Enrichment Suspension Request
The IAEA Board calls on Iran to suspend further uranium-enrichment-related activities as a confidence-building measure.
United Nations Sanctions Lifted
The Security Council formally lifts sanctions imposed over the Lockerbie dispute.
Reality
Releases Reality and begins what becomes his final major concert tour.
Reality
Produces Reality with David Bowie, continuing their renewed early-2000s collaboration.
US Trade Agreement
Supports steps toward a bilateral trade agreement with the United States
Home Secretary of South Korea
Huh Sung Kwan is appointed Home Secretary
Galileo Mission End
Galileo is deliberately sent into Jupiter to prevent possible contamination of Europa.
Minister of Finance
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi names a new cabinet, including Sadakazu Tanigaki as finance minister and Taro Aso as home affairs minister
Minister of Home Affairs
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi names a new cabinet, including Sadakazu Tanigaki as finance minister and Taro Aso as home affairs minister
Labour Conference Speech
Brown urges Labour to remain bold, united and rooted in its political identity.
Government Report
A report suggests Blair overrode security concerns invasion could increase terrorism
Invasion of Iraq
A report suggests Blair overrode security concerns invasion could increase terrorism
International Accord
Washington says Iran is not complying with non-proliferation accords but agrees to support proposal from Britain, France and Germany to give Iran until end of October fully to disclose nuclear activities and allow surprise inspections
Nuclear Power
Washington says Iran is not complying with non-proliferation accords but agrees to support proposal from Britain, France and Germany to give Iran until end of October fully to disclose nuclear activities and allow surprise inspections
Resignation of Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas resigns as Prime Minister after disputes over authority and security powers
Invasion of Iraq
As of February 2003, the IAEA "found no evidence or plausible indication of the revival of a nuclear weapons program in Iraq".
Invasion of Iraq
UNMOVIC "did not find evidence of the continuation or resumption of programs of weapons of mass destruction" or significant quantities of proscribed items.
Invasion of Iraq
the IAEA concluded that certain items which could have been used in nuclear enrichment centrifuges, such as aluminum tubes, were in fact intended for other uses.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
As of February 2003, the IAEA "found no evidence or plausible indication of the revival of a nuclear weapons program in Iraq".
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
the IAEA concluded that certain items which could have been used in nuclear enrichment centrifuges, such as aluminum tubes, were in fact intended for other uses.
October 200321 historical events
Death of Ronald William George Barker
Death of Ronald William George Barker
European Constitution Intergovernmental Conference
Represents Germany as the intergovernmental conference opens negotiations on a constitutional treaty for Europe.
European Constitution Intergovernmental Conference
Hosts the opening of the intergovernmental conference negotiating a constitutional treaty for Europe.
Emergency Government Formed
Qurei heads an emergency Palestinian cabinet created after Abbas's resignation and renewed violence undermines the Road Map process.
Liverpool Captain
Is appointed Liverpool captain by manager Gerard Houllier.
President of Bolivia
Mesa Gisbert assumes the presidency after Sanchez de Lozada resigns.
Gas War
Sanchez de Lozada resigns after deadly protests over natural-gas policy.
Resignation of Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada
Sanchez de Lozada resigns after mass protests over gas exports and state violence
Constitutional Revision Referendum
A two-day referendum approves extensive revisions to the Constitution.
Health of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Blair given electric shocks to regulate heart palpitations in the first health scare of his premiership
Tehran Agreement
Iran and the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany reach the Tehran understanding on enhanced transparency and voluntary suspension of enrichment-related activities.
Youngest Arsenal First-Team Player
Becomes Arsenal's youngest first-team player in a League Cup match against Rotherham United.
Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act
Bush signs the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, creating a legal framework for substitute checks and helping the Federal Reserve and banking industry accelerate the transition toward electronic check processing.
Janata Dal (United) Party
Janata Dal (United) is from mainly Bihar and Karnataka is led by Ntish Kumar & reconstituted by the merger of the Janata Dal (United) with the Samata Party
International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA declares that Iran has submitted a "comprehensive" declaration of its nuclear program
Leadership Succession Speculation
Speculation grows that Blair may eventually support Brown as his successor.
Reported Succession Discussions
Brown's allies claim new discussions concern the timing of Tony Blair's eventual departure.
Health Reform
At the Labour Party Conference Tony Blair suffers 2 defeats on foundation hospitals
Labour Party Conference
At the Labour Party Conference Tony Blair suffers 2 defeats on foundation hospitals
Reform of Government
Network Rail announces it is taking over track maintenance. At the Labour Party Conference Tony Blair suffers 2 defeats on foundation hospitals
Resignation of Mahmoud Abbas
Resigns citing lack of support from Israel and the United States as well as "internal incitement" against his Government
November 200321 historical events
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Conservative Party
Party Leader
Becomes Leader of the Conservative Party after Iain Duncan Smith is removed.
Enrichment Suspension Notification
Iran informs the IAEA that it has decided to suspend enrichment-related and reprocessing activities.
Death of Canaan Banana
Former President Canaan Banana dies after a long illness.
International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA declares that there is no evidence that Iran is attempting to build an nuclear atomic bomb
Visit to London
Arrives in Britain for a state visit
UN Security Council Resolution 1515
Sees the Council endorse the Quartet Road Map for a two-state solution
Daily Mirror
Wins a High Court Injunction banning publication of photos of royal apartments
Acting Governor-General Takes Office
Bill Skate serves as acting Governor-General after Silas Atopare
Arrest of Michael Jackson
Gives himself up to police over allegations of child abuse
Defence Policy Board Advisery Committee
An article published in the Guardian alleged that Richard Perle, a senior member of the administrations Defence Policy Board Advisery Committee, conceded that the invasion was illegal but still justified
Invasion of Iraq
An article published in the Guardian alleged that Richard Perle, a senior member of the administrations Defence Policy Board Advisery Committee, conceded that the invasion was illegal but still justified
World Champion
Scores the winning drop goal against Australia in the last minute of extra-time
Arsenal Victory at Inter Milan
Wengerโs Arsenal side defeated Inter Milan 5-1 at San Siro in the Champions League, producing a notable away result during the group stage.
Two Goals in San Siro Victory
Scores twice as Arsenal defeat Inter Milan 5-1 in the Champions League at San Siro.
Parliament
Sate opening of Parliament
Line of Control Ceasefire
India and Pakistan begin a ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
Health and Social Care Community Health and Standards Act
Legislation creates the statutory basis for NHS foundation trusts and new systems of healthcare inspection, regulation and patient protection.
Vice Chairman
Appointed vice-chairman of the Conservative Party under Michael Howard.
Agreement on Suspend its uranium enrichment programmememememe and allow
Tehran agrees to suspend its uranium enrichment programmememememe and allow tougher UN inspections of its nuclear facilities
Uranium Enrichment
The IAEA presses Iran to suspend uranium work and submit to inspection.
December 200338 historical events
Youngest Arsenal Goalscorer
Becomes Arsenal's youngest goalscorer in a League Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
DBE
Invested as a Dame Commander of the British Empire
Withdrawal from Commonwealth
Mugabe announces Zimbabwe's withdrawal after the Commonwealth maintains its suspension.
Withdrawal from Commonwealth
Mugabe withdraws Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth after continued suspension.
Iraqi Special Tribunal
The Coalition Provisional Authority voted to create the Iraqi Special Tribunal (IST), consisting of five Iraqi judges, on 9 December 2003, to try Saddam Hussein and his aides for charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide
Trial
The Coalition Provisional Authority voted to create the Iraqi Special Tribunal (IST), consisting of five Iraqi judges, on 9 December 2003, to try Saddam Hussein and his aides for charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the Nobel Prize for theories explaining superconductors and superfluids.
Type-II Superconductivity
The achievement marks type-ii superconductivity as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the Nobel Prize for pioneering contributions to superconductivity theory.
Superconductivity Theory
The achievement marks superconductivity theory as an important Russian scientific milestone.
GALEX Ultraviolet Mosaic of Andromeda
NASA releases a highly sensitive ultraviolet mosaic of M31 from GALEX, tracing young hot stars and recent star formation across its disk.
Death of Heydar Aliyev
Death of Heydar Aliyev
Knighthood
Mick Jagger is knighted
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein is captured by US soldiers in a 6ft by 8ft hole
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
Operation Red Dawn was launched after gaining actionable intelligence identifying two likely locations of Saddams whereabouts codenamed Objective Wolverine 1 and Wolverine 2, near the town of ad-Dawr.
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein was captured by the US Armys 4th Infantry Division and members of Task Force 121 during Operation Red Dawn.
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
The First Brigade Combat team of the 4th ID, in addition to Special Forces from Task Force 121 were assigned the mission to capture or kill Saddam Hussein.
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
Found hiding in a spider hole during Operation Red Dawn & captured
Red Dawn
Found hiding in a spider hole during Operation Red Dawn & captured
Arrest of Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein is captured by US soldiers in a 6ft by 8ft hole
Invasion of Iraq
Saddam Hussein was captured by the US Armys 4th Infantry Division and members of Task Force 121 during Operation Red Dawn
Operation Red Dawn
James Hickey of the 4th Infantry Division, with joint operations Task Force 121 with an elite and covert joint special operations team.
Operation Red Dawn
Operation Red Dawn was an American military operation conducted on 13 December 2003 in the town of ad-Dawr, Iraq, near Tikrit, that led to the capture of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein
Operation Red Dawn
Saddam Hussein was captured by the US Army's 4th Infantry Division and members of Task Force 121 during Operation Red Dawn.
Operation Red Dawn
The mission was assigned to the first Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Raymond Odierno and led by Col.
Intercontinental Cup Penalty Saves
Saves penalties from Andrea Pirlo and Alessandro Costacurta as Boca Juniors defeat Milan in the shootout.
Intercontinental Cup Equaliser Against Milan
Scores Boca Juniors' equaliser against Milan before the Argentine club win the Intercontinental Cup on penalties.
WMD Commission Membership Announced
Presents the fourteen-member Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission and outlines the principal questions its international membership will examine.
IAEA Additional Protocol
Iran signs an Additional Protocol to its IAEA safeguards agreement to provide broader verification access, although the protocol does not enter into force.
Nuclear Power
As agreed in the Paris Agreement, Iran voluntarily signs and implements the Additional Protocol to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
International Weapons Inspections Accepted
Libya agrees to permit international inspection and dismantlement of prohibited weapons activities.
Nuclear Programme Disclosure
Libya discloses uranium-enrichment equipment acquired through an international procurement network.
Renunciation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Gaddafi announces that Libya will eliminate its nuclear and chemical weapons programmes.
Death of Anita Mui
Death of Anita Mui
Seventeenth Amendment
Parliament adopts the Seventeenth Amendment validating major Musharraf-era constitutional changes.
Libya Nuclear Programme Disclosure
Libya informs the IAEA that it had pursued a clandestine nuclear weapons acquisition programme and requests verification.
Agreement on Restore direct air links and overflight rights
India and Pakistan agree to restore direct air links and overflight rights as relations improve.
US sends humanitarian aid to Iran
US sends humanitarian aid to Iran after earthquake kills up to 50,000 people in city of Bam
The Kite Runner
Publication of "The Kite Runner"
Golden Player of Spain
Selected as the Golden Player of Spain by the Royal Spanish Football Federation as their most outstanding player of the past 50 years
Walk of Fame
Receives her star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California
Vernon God Little
Publication of "Vernon God Little"
Invasion of Iraq
strongly criticised the Howard Government over its support for the United States in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and subsequent operations there, while maintaining Labors position of support for the Australian-American alliance
Verheyen Celebrates National Championship
Gert Verheyen helps Club Brugge win the 2002โ03 league crown through intelligent positioning and attacking contributions.
Simons Joins Brugge Midfield
Timmy Simons settles into a controlling midfield role with Club Brugge, offering leadership and exceptional consistency.
Manager
Scolari takes over as manager of Portugal in 2003 and oversees their preparations as host nation for UEFA Euro 2004
Porto UEFA Cup Final Extra-Time Winner
Scores the decisive extra-time goal as Porto defeat Celtic 3-2 in the 2003 UEFA Cup final under Josรฉ Mourinho.
Transfer to Barcelona
Ronaldinho Gaucho leaves Paris Saint-Germain to take up a new playing role with Barcelona. The Brazilian playmaker chose Barcelona and quickly became the focal point of the club's attacking renewal.
Transfer to AC Milan
AC Milan recruits Kaka Leite, formerly of Sao Paulo. Milan signed the young Brazilian creator, whose acceleration and passing would later power a Champions League-winning side.
Chelsea Permanent Signing
Geremi joins Chelsea from Real Madrid after an influential loan at Middlesbrough. He brings European experience and versatility to the London club.
Neptune Satellite Population
Kavelaars helps interpret Neptune's newly discovered irregular moons as products of capture and ancient collisions.
Dark Energy Cosmology Review
Peebles reviews the emerging evidence for an accelerating universe and the theoretical challenge posed by a dominant smooth dark-energy component.
Kingdom of the Golden Dragon
Allende published Kingdom of the Golden Dragon, continuing the adventures of Alexander Cold.
Nedvฤd Takes Ballon dโOr Following Juventus Run
Pavel Nedvฤd earns the 2003 Ballon dโOr after an influential season for Juventus, whose Serie A title and run to the Champions League final highlight his tireless midfield play.
Premier League Creative Passing
Jensen directs Charlton Athletic attacks with technical midfield passing and becomes a regular set-piece threat.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Invasion of Iraq
Mubarak spoke out against the 2003 war on Iraq, arguing that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be resolved first
Code of Conduct on Radioactive Sources
The IAEA strengthens international guidance on the safety and security of radioactive sources.
Iran Early Design Information Commitment
Iran agrees to provide earlier design information on new nuclear facilities following discussions with the IAEA.
Wenger Leads Arsenal Past Southampton
Wenger ends the tournament with Arsenal on top after the 1-0 final against Southampton.
UEFA Jubilee Player Nomination
Cantona remained a prominent figure in discussions of France's finest footballers, his unconventional style still strongly associated with Manchester United.
Transfer to Chelsea
Claude Makelele joins Chelsea from Real Madrid. Chelsea recruited the French holding midfielder to add defensive balance to its rapidly rebuilt team.
Makรฉlรฉlรฉ Anchors Chelsea Midfield
Makรฉlรฉlรฉ arrives from Real Madrid and provides the defensive structure Ranieri needs in Chelsea's improved midfield.
Corazon International Founded
Established the production company Corazon International, expanding his work as a producer.
Defying strong public opposition, Merkel comes out in favour of the US
defying strong public opposition, Merkel comes out in favour of the US invasion of Iraq, describing it as "unavoidable" and accusing Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of anti-Americanism
Invasion of Iraq
defying strong public opposition, Merkel comes out in favour of the US invasion of Iraq, describing it as "unavoidable" and accusing Chancellor Gerhard Schroder of anti-Americanism
First Bundesliga Title with Bayern
Michael Ballack helps Bayern win the 2002-03 Bundesliga championship in his first season following his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.
Mainz Again Misses Bundesliga
Mainz finish just outside the promotion places after another close campaign, prompting Klopp to persevere with his tactical system.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Love Actually
Stars in Love Actually
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Stars in Love Actually
Young Adam
Appears opposite Ewan McGregor in the British drama Young Adam.
Golden Bear for In This World
The film In This World, directed by Michael Winterbottom, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2003 Berlin International Film Festival.
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Publication of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
Brick Lane
Publication of "Brick Lane"
Relaxed Muscle Project
Creates the electronic rock project Relaxed Muscle with Jason Buckle and performs under the alter ego Darren Spooner.
Honorary Degree
Donovan is awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Hertfordshire
Rupis Dance
Releases, "Rupis Dance", solo
Pigface
Levene contributes to industrial rock supergroup Pigfaces album Easy Listening
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Clash are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by The Edge of U2
Clash
The Clash are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Clash are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cream
A full-scale reunion of Cream with Clapton, Bruce and Baker playing 4 sold-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall (the scene of their 1968 farewell shows)
Cream
A full-scale reunion of Cream with Clapton, Bruce and Baker playing 4 sold-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall (the scene of their 1968 farewell shows)
Cream
A full-scale reunion of Cream with Clapton, Bruce and Baker playing 4 sold-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall (the scene of their 1968 farewell shows)
Bananas
Records Bananas, his first Deep Purple studio album as the band's full-time keyboard player.
Live at Knebworth
Releases Live at Knebworth, documenting the huge 2003 concerts.
Child Trust Fund Proposal
Brown proposes savings accounts for children supported by government payments.
British Institute of Energy Economics Presidency Ends
Completes his recorded term as president of the British Institute of Energy Economics after several years of involvement with energy policy discussion.
Saville Inquiry
Gives evidence to the Saville Inquiry & states that he had never promoted or agreed to the use of unlawful lethal force in Northern Ireland
Death of George Kenneth Hotson Younger
Death of George Kenneth Hotson Younger
Bloody Sunday
Gives evidence to the Saville Inquiry about Northern Ireland policy.
Budget Policy
The 2003 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2003 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
PPS to David Blunkett
Burnham becomes parliamentary private secretary to Home Secretary David Blunkett.
Communications Act
Communications Act 2003 creates Ofcom and reforms communications regulation
Criminal Justice Act
Criminal Justice Act 2003 reforms sentencing, evidence, and criminal procedure
Extradition Act
Extradition Act 2003 reforms extradition procedures
Licensing Act
Licensing Act 2003 reforms alcohol, entertainment, and premises licensing
Trident
Blair's Government continues funding and maintaining the Trident submarine deterrent
New Consultant Contract
A new consultant contract changes pay and job planning, linking higher salaries to clearer programmed activities and negotiated commitments to NHS work.
New General Medical Services Contract
A new national GP contract is agreed, introducing practice-level contracts and a quality framework that rewards achievement against defined clinical and organisational indicators.
Northern Ireland Policing Board Appointment
Starmer becomes a human-rights adviser to the Northern Ireland Policing Board.
Marriage
Camilla moves into Charless homes at Highgrove and Clarence House
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House
Serves on the opposition front bench with responsibilities connected to House of Commons business.
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
World Champion
Winner of the UCI Track World Championships Gold, 4km Individual Pursuit
Tour de France
Stage winner of stage 19 of the Tour de France
World Champion
World time trial champion
Manager
Accepts the managers job with Division One strugglers Bradford City
OBE
Winnner of the OBE for services to football
Greavsie
Releases his autobiography, "Greavsie"
Transfer
Signs a nine-month contact with Chinese club Gansu Tianma in both a playing and coaching role, but after going to America for treatment against drink and depression in April, he failed to return
Captain
Appointed Liverpool Captain
English Football Hall of Fame
Lawton is inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his talents
Scottish Golden Player Honour
The Scottish Football Association named Law its Golden Player as part of UEFA's fiftieth-anniversary celebrations.
Forest Championship Goalscoring Campaign
David Johnson scored regularly for Nottingham Forest during the 2002-03 First Division season. His goals helped the club reach the promotion play-offs before defeat to Sheffield United.
Jermain Defoe Scores in Relegation Season
Jermain Defoe remains a frequent source of West Ham United goals during a turbulent campaign that ends in Premier League relegation.
Playoff Final Third Goal
Scores Wolvesโ third goal before half-time against Sheffield United to establish a commanding advantage in the promotion final.
Playoff Final Opening Goal
Opens the scoring with a long-range strike against Sheffield United as Wolves take control of the 2003 promotion final.
Blades Playoff Push Midfield Goals
Brown contributed an unusually high number of goals from midfield as Sheffield United reached the First Division playoff final.
Playoff Final Second Goal
Heads Wolvesโ second goal against Sheffield United in the 2003 play-off final, extending the lead in a match that secures promotion.
Promotion Season Striking Partnership
Dickov contributes important attacking work and goals throughout Leicester City's 2002-03 First Division promotion campaign.
Merson Adds Experience to Pompey Promotion
Merson contributes creativity and senior experience to Portsmouth's First Division championship side before the club enters the Premier League.
Fowler Joins Keegan City Forward Line
Robbie Fowler moves from Leeds United to Manchester City, where Kevin Keegan hopes his intelligent penalty-area movement can complement the club's existing strikers.
Todorov Leads Championship Winning Attack
Todorov finishes as the First Division's top scorer with 26 goals as Portsmouth wins the second-tier championship.
Everton Winner Against Blackburn
Rooney continues his teenage breakthrough with decisive attacking displays for Everton, helping the club compete against established Premier League opponents.
Youngest England Scorer Against Macedonia
Rooney scores against Macedonia in a European Championship qualifier and becomes England's youngest goalscorer at the time.
Seaman Moves to Keegan Manchester City
David Seaman joins Manchester City after a long Arsenal career, bringing extensive goalkeeping experience to Kevin Keegan's evolving Premier League squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives
Ferguson signs teenage winger Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting CP and entrusts him with Manchester Unitedโs number seven shirt, beginning a formative player-manager relationship.
League Title Reclaimed from Arsenal
Ferguson leads Manchester United back to the Premier League title after Arsenal had taken the championship the previous season, demonstrating the squadโs resilience.
Alan Pardew Appointed West Ham Manager
Alan Pardew takes charge of West Ham United during their spell in the First Division and begins the work of assembling a promotion-winning side.
Premier League Promotion
Leads Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Premier League through a 3-0 Division One play-off final victory over Sheffield United.
Villa New Manager From Leeds
David O'Leary was appointed Aston Villa manager after his tenure at Leeds United and began reshaping the club's Premier League squad.
Redknapp Achieves Premier League Promotion
Redknapp steers Portsmouth to the First Division title and the Premier League, ending a long absence from the English top flight.
Manchester City First Season at New Stadium
Keegan oversees Manchester City's transition to the City of Manchester Stadium, a major change in the club's surroundings following its return to top-flight football.
McCarthy Takes Over Relegation-Bound Sunderland
McCarthy assumes the Sunderland managerial job during a difficult Premier League campaign and begins planning a route back to the top tier.
Promotion Back to Premier League
Adams leads Leicester City to second place in the 2002-03 First Division, securing an immediate return to the Premier League despite the club's financial difficulties.
Blades Three Cup and Playoff Campaigns
Warnock led Sheffield United to two domestic cup semifinals and the promotion playoff final in an exceptionally busy season.
Forest First Division Playoff Run
Paul Hart managed Nottingham Forest to the First Division play-offs in 2002-03. His young side finished sixth but narrowly failed to reach the final after a semi-final against Sheffield United.
Duff Completes Chelsea Transfer
Duff leaves Blackburn for Chelsea in a major summer transfer after establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most effective wide attackers.
England Croatia Friendly Appearance
Beckham continued to captain England as the side prepared for European Championship qualification and the forthcoming finals. His precise passing and set-piece delivery were prominent features of the team.
Final Manchester United Season
Beckham ended his long Manchester United career following the 2002โ03 campaign. He left after developing from a youth-team player into a central figure in the club's successful modern era.
Real Madrid League Debut
Beckham made his Spanish league debut after joining Real Madrid from Manchester United. The move placed him in a squad featuring several established international stars.
Real Madrid Super Cup Goal
Beckham scored in the second leg of Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup tie against Mallorca. The goal offered an early example of his attacking contribution following the transfer from England.
Sixth Premier League Title with United
Beckham collected a sixth Premier League winners' medal as Manchester United overtook Arsenal in the title race. This championship proved to be the final major domestic honour of his Old Trafford career.
Spanish Super Cup Debut Trophy
Beckham helped Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca early in his first season. The two-legged success provided his first trophy with the Spanish club.
Chelsea Champions League Goal Against Lazio
Lampard scores a memorable long-range Champions League goal against Lazio as Chelsea win 4-0 away from home.
Lampard Champions League Midfield Role
Lampard drives Chelsea's central midfield as Ranieri's team return to Champions League competition.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea completes the signing of Joe Cole from West Ham United. The England international moved across London following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League.
League Cup Final Win Against United
Gerrard wins the League Cup with Liverpool after a 2-0 final victory over Manchester United, reinforcing his importance in the club's midfield.
UEFA Champions League Qualification Push
Gerrard supplies drive and passing in Liverpool's pursuit of European qualification during a season of inconsistent domestic results.
Wright-Phillips Emerges Under Keegan
Shaun Wright-Phillips develops into an important Premier League winger for Manchester City, supplying speed and skilful dribbling in Kevin Keegan's attacking system.
Long-Serving Leeds Full-Back
Continues his long service at right-back during a difficult period for Leeds United, bringing experience and continuity to the team.
Duff Joins Chelsea Attack
Duff signs from Blackburn and gives Ranieri explosive wing play after a period of major squad investment.
Intifada, 2nd
Israel accepts the Road Map for Peace with reservations during the Second Intifada
Mouse or Rat Translation Essays
Eco published Mouse or Rat, a collection of reflections on translation and negotiation between languages.
Double Pulsar Discovery
Leads discovery of PSR J0737-3039, the first known double-pulsar system.
Virgo Inauguration
Virgo is inaugurated near Pisa, completing a major European interferometer designed to complement LIGO and improve the global search for gravitational waves.
Oddo Arrives to Strengthen Lazio Flanks
Massimo Oddo joins Lazio from Verona and supplies energetic right-sided defending together with dangerous deliveries from set pieces.
Arrival from Chievo
Moves to Juventus from Chievo and enters a new phase of his career competing for a place in the club's central defence.
2003 Serie A Title
Contributes on the right side of midfield as Juventus win the 2002-03 Italian championship, supplying width and support for the forward line.
Minister of Interior
Zautbek Turisbekov is appointed interior minister
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Appointed Prime Minister of Malaysia
Transfer to Feyenoord
Joins Feyenoord from Utrecht and becomes one of the Eredivisie's leading forwards.
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Becomes Barcelona manager and begins rebuilding a side around Ronaldinho and emerging academy players.
Commonwealth
Committed to humanitarian work among the Sherpas through his Himalayan Trust and is made an honorary Nepalese citizen
Constitution of Palestine
The office of Prime Minister is created by Parliament to curb Arafats authority
First Manchester United Goal Against Portsmouth
Ronaldo scored a direct free kick against Portsmouth, opening his Manchester United account during a 3-0 Premier League victory.
Manchester United Debut Against Bolton
Ronaldo came off the bench against Bolton Wanderers and immediately unsettled defenders with his dribbling during a 4-0 home win.
Portsmouth English Football Challenge
Earlier represented Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League after moving from Porto in 2003, bringing his attacking movement to English football.
Pauleta Signs From Bordeaux
Pauleta joined Paris Saint-Germain from Bordeaux and soon became the team's outstanding penalty-area finisher across several Ligue 1 seasons.
Primeira Liga Title
Guides FC Porto to the Portuguese league championship in his first full season.
Constitution of Russia
A referendum is held in Chechnya adopting a new constitution which declares the Republic as a part of Russia
Referendum
The Chechen referendum votes in favour of joining the Russian Federation. A referendum is held in Chechnya adopting a new constitution which declares the Republic as a part of Russia
Rule of Chechnya
A referendum is held in Chechnya adopting a new constitution which declares the Republic as a part of Russia
Invasion of Afghanistan
Agrees to the establishment of coalition military bases in Central Asia before and during the US-led invasion of Afghanistan
Invasion of Iraq
Putin opposes Washingtons move to invade Iraq without the benefit of a United Nations Security Council resolution explicitly authorizing the use of military force
Invasion of Iraq
Putin opposes Washingtons move to invade Iraq without the benefit of a United Nations Security Council resolution explicitly authorizing the use of military force
Birmingham City Premier League Midfielder
Aliou Cissรฉ becomes part of Birmingham City's Premier League squad after the 2002 World Cup. The Senegal captain adapts his combative midfield style to English league football.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for portraying, in innumerable guises, the surprising involvement of the outsider.
United Nations
During the Iraq disarmament crisis before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Blix is called back from retirement by United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan to lead the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission in charge of monitoring Iraq
Death of Elia Kazan
Death of Elia Kazan
Constitution of Turkey
People with convictions can stand for political off
Leicester Promotion Midfield Contribution
Izzet remains a central creative presence as Leicester City secures promotion from the First Division in 2003 following a turbulent season off the pitch.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House from President George W. Bush
Academy Award
Wins an Oscar for "Mystic River" as Jimmy Markum
Kill Bill Volume 1
Directs Kill Bill: Volume 1, a stylized revenge film starring Uma Thurman.
The Company Film
Robert Altman directed The Company in 2003, a drama observing the backstage and personal world of a ballet company.
Lost in Translation
Writes and directs Lost in Translation, following two Americans who form a friendship in Tokyo.
Anything Else Film
In 2003, Woody Allen made Anything Else, a romantic comedy contrasting youthful aspiration and emotional uncertainty.
Mystic River
Directs Mystic River, a crime drama starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon.
Piano Blues
Directs Piano Blues, part of Martin Scorsese's documentary series on blues music.
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone names Hendrix number 1 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Metallica
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
Metallica
Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
Metallica
Robert Trujillo, formerly of Suicidal Tendencies, and Ozzy Osbournes band, is chosen as the new bassist. Metallicas eighth full-length recording, St. Anger, debuts at number one on the album charts
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Used various films from the day of the shooting to plot the locations and speeds of the motorcycle police officers during the assassination, and concluded that no police motorcycles were anywhere near a microphone concluded by the HSCA
Magic Bullet
Myers uses a close-up examination of the Zapruder film to justify the "single bullet theory". Myers animation finds that the bullet wounds were consistent with JFKs and Connallys positions at the time of shooting, and that by following the bullets trajectory backwards could be found to have originated from the Texas School Book Depository
Texas School Book Depository
Myers animation finds that the bullet wounds were consistent with JFKs and Connallys positions at the time of shooting, and that by following the bullets trajectory backwards could be found to have originated from the Texas School Book Depository
James Tague writes a book, Truth Withheld, detailing
James Tague writes a book, Truth Withheld, detailing his experiences during and after the assassination
Dictabelt Criticism
Challenges the Dictabelt evidence used in the HSCA acoustics conclusion.
Election
Appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senates Health and Human Services Committee when Democrats, after a decade in the minority, regained a majority
Pluto
Hubble completes a series of observations later combined into detailed maps showing changes in Pluto's surface appearance.
Three New Neptune Moons Announced
Holman's team announces three newly discovered irregular satellites around Neptune, the first ground-based finds there since 1949.
Galileo Data Return Legacy
Over its mission, Galileo returns about thirty gigabytes of scientific data and roughly fourteen thousand images from the Jupiter system.
Galileo Jupiter Magnetosphere Legacy
Galileo's years in orbit provide the first long-duration investigation of the global structure and variability of a giant planet's magnetosphere.
S0-2 Galactic Centre Orbit
Her team uses the orbit of S0-2 around the Galactic Centre to strengthen the case for a compact supermassive black hole.
WMAP First Year Cosmic Census
Bennett leads WMAP's first-year release, establishing a precision cosmic inventory in which dark energy is the dominant component of a nearly flat universe.
Expansion History from High-z Supernovae
Tonry and collaborators combine new and published high-redshift supernovae to improve measurements of the universe's expansion history and dark-energy contribution.
Hubble Supernova Constraints
Knop leads analysis of Supernova Cosmology Project events observed with Hubble, tightening constraints on matter density and the dark-energy component.
WMAP Lambda CDM Parameters
Spergel leads interpretation of WMAP first-year data, showing strong consistency with a flat Lambda-CDM universe containing a large dark-energy fraction.
Big Rip Scenario
Caldwell and collaborators show that sufficiently strong phantom dark energy could eventually tear apart bound structures in a future Big Rip.
WMAP
Spergel interprets WMAP data to constrain the standard model of Big Bang cosmology
WMAP
Page contributes microwave background analysis from WMAP that sharpens cosmological parameters
Health of Barack Hussein Obama
Appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senates Health and Human Services Committee when Democrats, after a decade in the minority, regained a majority
Every Second Counts
Publishes his memoirs, "Every Second Counts"
Sportsman of the Year
Reuters Sportsman of the Year
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, 5th time
his memoirs, "Every Second Counts
Publishes his memoirs, "Every Second Counts"
memoirs, "Every Second Counts
Publishes his memoirs, "Every Second Counts"
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
As of February 2003, the IAEA "found no evidence or plausible indication of the revival of a nuclear weapons program in Iraq"; the IAEA concluded that certain items which could have been used in nuclear enrichment centrifuges, such as aluminum tubes, were in fact intended for other uses.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Despite the discovery of chemicals that are part of legitimate industrial use & could be possibly used as potential components of WMD, no actual weapons of mass destruction are found
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Inspections by the United Nations restarted from November 2002 until March 2003 but hadn't turned up any evidence of actual WMDs when the United States and the "Coalition of the Willing" invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein in March 2003.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United States and the UK asserted that Saddam Hussein still possessed large hidden stockpiles of WMD and that he was clandestinely procuring and producing more.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
UNMOVIC "did not find evidence of the continuation or resumption of programs of weapons of mass destruction" or significant quantities of proscribed items.
UN Security Council
The UK & USA attempt to get a United Nations Security Council resolution authorising military force, but withdraw because of a possible veto by France, Russia & China
United Nations
The UK & USA attempt to get a United Nations Security Council resolution authorising military force, but withdraw because of a possible veto by France, Russia & China
Publication of Selected Letters
Collections of West's correspondence increased access to her intellectual and literary networks.
Calder Hall Ends Electricity Generation
Calder Hall stops generating electricity after decades of operation as part of the Sellafield nuclear site.