Historical Events
- South African cricket batsman Graeme Smith blazes 259, fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has 5 wickets in each England innings as Proteas win 2nd Test by an innings and 92 at Lord's
Famous Deaths
- Charles Kerruish, Manx politician and President of Tyndwald Isle of Man, dies at 86
- Don Estelle [Ronald Edwards], British actor and singer ("It Ain't Half Hot Mum"), dies at 70
- Mike Levey, American TV infomercials host, dies of cancer at 55
- Peter Safar, Austrian physician (pioneered cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR), dies at 79
2003 Highlights
About August 2, 2003
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 19 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
#1 Song: Never Gonna Leave Your Side - Daniel Bedingfield