Historical Events
- Iraq war: In Nasiriya, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 Iraq war are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police base.
- With 501 km/h (311 mph) Shanghai Transrapid sets up a new world record for commercial railway systems.
Famous Deaths
Jonathan Brandis
Jonathan Brandis, American actor (Lucas Wolenczak-seaQuest DSV), commits suicide at 27
Jonathan Brandis
- Kay E. Kuter, American actor (Green Acres), dies at 78
- Penny Singleton, American actress (Blondie) and voice actress (Jane-Jetsons), dies at 95
- Tony Thompson, American drummer (Chic, Power Station) (b. 1954)