Curious How Old You Were and What Happened in 2003? Use Our Calculator!

Those born in 2003 would be 21 years old today. They've lived through 21 years of incredible events! Use our age calculator to explore their journey. In 2003, the U.S. and allied forces invaded Iraq, leading to the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime. The Human Genome Project was completed, mapping the entire human genome.

What Major Happened in 2003?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 2003 when you were 21 years old.

1. The United States and its allies invaded Iraq, beginning the Iraq War.
2. The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry, killing all seven astronauts aboard.
3. The Human Genome Project was completed.
4. The final episode of 'Friends' aired.
5. The Concorde made its last commercial flight.
6. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared SARS a global health threat.
7. The iTunes Store was launched by Apple.
8. The United States Department of Homeland Security began operations.
9. The first ever iPod was released by Apple.
10. The United States invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War.

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