What Happened on March 15, 2003

Historical Events

  • 24th Big East Men's Basketball Tournament: Pittsburgh beats Connecticut, 74-56

President Hu Jintao

Hu Jintao becomes President of the People's Republic of China

Famous Deaths

  • Dame Thora Hird, British actress, comedian, presenter and writer (Last of the Summer Wine, The Love Match), dies at 91
  • Joseph Coors, American CEO of Coors Brewing Company, dies at 83
  • Paul Stojanovich, Reality TV pioneer (b. 1956)

About March 15, 2003

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

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