What Happened on July 1, 2003

Historical Events

• Aerobie Pro thrown by Erin Hemmings sets world record for longest throw at 1,333 feet (406.3 meters) at Fort Funston

Famous Birthdays

• Storm Reid, American actress (A Wrinkle in Time, Euphoria), born in Atlanta, Georgia
• Tate McRae, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer (You Broke Me First), born in Calgary, Alberta

Famous Deaths

• Herbie Mann, American jazz flutist ("Hijack"; Push Push; Memphis Underground), dies at 73
• N!xau, Namibian actor (b. 1944)
• Wesley Mouzon, American boxer / trainer (Roy Jones Jr), dies of kidney cancer at 75

2003 Highlights

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

• #1 Song: This Is The Night - Clay Aiken
• #1 Song: Bring Me To Life - Evanescence