What Happened on July 27, 2003

Historical Events

Sports History

90th Tour de France: no winner (Lance Armstrong disqualified)

Event of Interest

A group of 321 Filipino armed soldiers called "Magdalo" take over Oakwood Premier Ayala Center in Makati City to show Filipino people the alleged corruption of the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration

Golf Tournament

British Senior Open Men's Golf, Turnberry: American Tom Watson wins in a playoff with Carl Mason of England


2003 History

Famous Deaths

  • Artie Anton, American jazz drummer, conguero, and timbalero (Stan Kenton, Jimmy Guiffre), dies at 79

Bob HopeBob Hope (1903-2003)

English-born American actor, comedian and entertainer, dies at 100

  • Vance Hartke, American politician (b. 1919)

About July 27, 2003

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
  • UK #1 Song: Never Gonna Leave Your Side - Daniel Bedingfield