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
