2003
The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union
The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union
2003 in History
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2003
Anneli Jäätteenmäki takes office as the first female prime minister of Finland
Anneli Jäätteenmäki takes office as the first female prime minister of Finland
2003
Invasion of Iraq: In what becomes known as the "Mission Accomplished" speech, on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (off the
Invasion of Iraq: In what becomes known as the "Mission Accomplished" speech, on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (off the
2003
The Riyadh compound bombings in Saudi Arabia, carried out by al-Qaeda, kill 39 people
The Riyadh compound bombings in Saudi Arabia, carried out by al-Qaeda, kill 39 people
2003
In Morocco, 33 civilians are killed and more than 100 people are injured in the Casablanca terrorist attacks
In Morocco, 33 civilians are killed and more than 100 people are injured in the Casablanca terrorist attacks
2003
Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 crashes in the Turkish town of Maçka, killing 75
Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 crashes in the Turkish town of Maçka, killing 75
2003
Peter Hollingworth resigns as Governor-General of Australia following criticism of his handling of child sexual abuse al
Peter Hollingworth resigns as Governor-General of Australia following criticism of his handling of child sexual abuse al
2003
Depayin massacre: At least 70 people associated with the National League for Democracy are killed by government-sponsore
Depayin massacre: At least 70 people associated with the National League for Democracy are killed by government-sponsore
2003
Air France retires its fleet of Concorde aircraft
Air France retires its fleet of Concorde aircraft
2003
Europe launches its first voyage to another planet, Mars
Europe launches its first voyage to another planet, Mars
2003
A severe heat wave across Pakistan and India reaches its peak, as temperatures exceed 50 °C (122 °F) in the region
A severe heat wave across Pakistan and India reaches its peak, as temperatures exceed 50 °C (122 °F) in the region
2003
The Spirit rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission
The Spirit rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission
2003
Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong.
Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong.
2003
The World Health Organization announces that the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak has been contained.
The World Health Organization announces that the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak has been contained.
2003
The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55…
The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55…
2003
NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover–B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket.
NASA Opportunity rover, MER-B or Mars Exploration Rover–B, was launched into space aboard a Delta II rocket.
2003
Sudan Airways Flight 139 crashes near Port Sudan Airport during an emergency landing attempt, killing 116 of the 117…
Sudan Airways Flight 139 crashes near Port Sudan Airport during an emergency landing attempt, killing 116 of the 117…