Historical Events
- 48th Eurovision Song Contest: Sertab Erener for Turkey wins singing "Everyway That I Can" in Riga
Music Concert
Paul McCartney performs in his first-ever concert in Russia, in Moscow's Red Square, to a crowd of over 100,000 people
- Super Rugby Final, Eden Park, Auckland: Auckland Blues beat defending champion Canterbury Crusaders, 21-17 for their 3rd title
Famous Weddings
Kenneth Branagh
Actor and film director Kenneth Branagh (42) weds film art director Lindsay Brunnock in a secret ceremony
Kate Winslet & Sam Mendes
Oscar winning-actress Kate Winslet (27) weds director Sam Mendes (36) in Anguilla Island
Famous Deaths
- Rachel Kempson, English actress (b. 1910)
About May 24, 2003
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 20 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Busy - Sean Paul
#1 Song: Ignition - R. Kelly
