Historical Events
- FIFA Women's World Cup Final, Home Depot Center, Carson, CA: Nia Künzer scores winner in sudden death extra time as Germany beats Sweden, 2-1
F1 World Champion
German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher finishes 8th at the season-ending Japanese F1 Grand Prix at Suzuka; clinches 4th consecutive World Drivers Championship by 2 points from Kimi Räikkönen
Famous Weddings
- Actor Danny Nucci (35) weds actress Paula Marshall (39) in Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
Bill Shoemaker (1931-2003)
American Racing Hall of Fame jockey (8,833 career victories, Kentucky Derby 1955, 59, 65, 86), dies of natural causes at 72
- Jim Cairns, Australian politician (b. 1914)
- Joan Kroc [Mansfield], American philanthropist and 3rd wife of Ray Kroc, the owner of McDonald's and the San Diego Padres, dies of a brain tumor at 75
- Ram Gopal, Indian-English dancer (Blue Peter, Purple Plain), dies at 90
About October 12, 2003
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 19 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Boy - Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul
#1 Song: Where Is The Love - Black Eyed Peas
