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1. 02-01 Space shuttle and crew lost Texas
2. 02-20 96 killed in nightclub inferno Rhode Island, New England
3. 03-19 U.S. Launches War Against Iraq Iraq
4. 04-09 Baghdad falls to US forces Baghdad
5. 07-22 Saddam's sons killed in raid Mosul
6. 08-14 Major power outage New York
7. 12-14 Saddam captured Sunni Triangle
Summary.     Click for More > Powell made evidence presentation 96 killed in nightclub inferno   Band's pyrotechnics display igniting soundproofing material. Fire engulfed the wooden structure in 3 minutes Bush: Saddam has 48 hours to leave Iraq U.S. Launches War Against Iraq   After air raid sirens went off across Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard Baghdad falls to US forces  A looting breaks out amid scenes of jubilation. U.S. troops tear down a statue of Saddam Bush calls end to 'major combat' U.S. begins new military operation CIA chief takes blame for Bush speech   Saddam's sons killed in raid  Uday and Qusay were killed by U.S. troops in the northern city of Mosul after a tipster betrayed their hideout Major power outage Bush to ask 87 billions more for Iraq Isabel knocks out power to 2 million Davis out, Schwarzenegger wins Bomb kills 3 Americans Gay bishop consecrated Mass anti-Bush protest Jackson arrested Bush makes surprise visit Deadliest month for coalition so far Iraq tenders 'only for US allies' Saddam captured
Anti-war protests sweep the world   Space shuttle and crew lost
Jan.18   European Union
Feb.1   Texas
  Columbia broke up as it descended toward a planned landing, showering debris across southeastern Texas.    Those killed on the flight were commander Rick D. Husband; pilot William C. McCool; payload commander Michael P. Anderson; mission specialists David M. Brown, ...
Feb.5   UN Security Council
Feb.20   New England
Mar.17   Washington
Mar.19   Iraq
Apr.9   Baghdad
May.1  
Jun.16   Iraq
Jul.11   CIA
Jul.22   Mosul
Aug.14   New York
Sep.7   Washington
Sep.18   Virginia
Oct.7   California
Oct.16   Gaza
Nov.2   New Hampshire
Nov.20   London
  Southern California
Nov.27   Baghdad
Nov.29   Iraq
Dec.9   Iraq
Dec.14   Sunni Triangle





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  Anti-war protests sweep the world  Mass rallies are taking place to show opposition to any war against Iraq   Space shuttle and crew lost

January 2003 ... more > Top ^
Jan.18   European Union  
Jan.26  California  Bucs rout Raiders 48-21 for Super Bowl
Jan.29  New York  AOL TW Posts Loss of Nearly $100 Billion
Jan.31  Washington  Bush, Blair: Time running out for Saddam

February 2003 ... more > Top ^
Feb.1   Texas  
  Columbia broke up as it descended toward a planned landing, showering debris across southeastern Texas
 Those killed on the flight were commander Rick D. Husband; pilot William C. McCool; payload commander Michael P. Anderson; mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark; and Israel's astronaut, Ilan Ramon. The loss was caused by damage sustained during launch when a piece of insulation broke off
Feb.5   UN Security Council     Powell made evidence presentation  Britain and France were at opposite ends of Security Council reaction after presentation of Iraq's noncooperation Feb.17  Baltimore  Snow blankets U.S. East Coast Feb.19  Germany  15 years for 9/11 conspirator Feb.20   New England   96 killed in nightclub inferno Map of Rhode Island USA
  Band's pyrotechnics display igniting soundproofing material. Fire engulfed the wooden structure in 3 minutes

March 2003 ... more > Top ^
Mar.1   Turkey Turkey fails to approve US deployment   Pakistan Top al Qaeda operative caught Mar.3  North Korea  N. Korean jets intercept U.S. plane Mar.17   Washington     Bush: Saddam has 48 hours to leave Iraq  U.S. President gave Iraqi President 48 hours for him and his sons to leave Iraq before military action begins Mar.19   Iraq   U.S. Launches War Against Iraq
  After air raid sirens went off across Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard
 Blair ordered British forces to take part in the action to protect against a new threat of 'disorder and chaos'. Saddam that denounced the U.S.-led military campaign as 'criminal'. A convoy of U.S. tanks rolled unopposed through the desert toward the Iraqi capital. Dozens of Iraqi troops surrendered with white flags to British marines.
Mar.21   Baghdad Firestorm of airstrikes rocked Baghdad Mar.22  Kuwait  Soldier detained in attack on Army camp Mar.23   Iraq 10 Marines Killed in Faked Surrender Mar.24   Iraq U.S.-led coalition pushes toward Baghdad Mar.29  Iraq  Suicide bomb kills 4 U.S. soldiers Mar.31  Iraq  Civilians die in checkpoint drama

April 2003 ... more > Top ^
Apr.1  Iraq  Major ground offensive towards Baghdad Apr.4   Baghdad U.S troops enter Baghdad Apr.7  Iraq  Airstrike targets senior Iraqi officials Apr.9   Baghdad   Baghdad falls to US forces
  A looting breaks out amid scenes of jubilation. U.S. troops tear down a statue of Saddam
Apr.11  Baghdad  U.S. issues Iraqi 'most-wanted' list Apr.13   Sunni Triangle US rescues soldiers held by Iraq Apr.14   Sunni Triangle U.S. troops sweep into Tikrit   Syria Pressure mounts on Syria Apr.15  Iraq  U.S. captures Abu Abbas Apr.24   Iraq Deputy PM Tariq Aziz in custody Apr.28  San Francisco Bay Area  Apple launches online music service Apr.29  Sunni Triangle  Shootout kills 'at least 15'

May 2003 ... more > Top ^
May.1       Bush calls end to 'major combat'  From the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln President delivers a nationally televised address May.4   U. S. Midwest Tornadoes wreak havoc May.12   Saudi Arabia al Qaeda suspected in Riyadh blasts

June 2003 ... more > Top ^
Jun.2  France  Bush to Chirac: Time to move on Jun.15  Texas  Spurs clinch NBA title over Nets Jun.16   Iraq     U.S. begins new military operation  Troops target Baath party loyalists, terrorists and criminals and delivers humanitarian aid outside Baghdad Jun.18  Sunni Triangle  Leading Saddam aide caught Jun.30  Liberia  U.S. 'actively considering' role in Liberia

July 2003 ... more > Top ^
Jul.3  Baghdad  U.S. offers $25 million reward for Saddam Jul.6  Baghdad  2 US soldiers killed Jul.7  Senegal  Bush begins landmark Africa tour Jul.8  Washington  Dems want uranium claim probed Jul.11   CIA   CIA chief takes blame for Bush speech  Tenet: A line in State of the Union address alleging that Iraq was trying to buy uranium should never been included Jul.13  Washington  U.S. in damage control over Iraq Jul.17  U.S. Congress  Blair visits Bush and defends war Jul.21  Liberia  Liberians dump bodies at U.S. Embassy Jul.22   Mosul     Saddam's sons killed in raid
  Uday and Qusay were killed by U.S. troops in the northern city of Mosul after a tipster betrayed their hideout
Jul.24   Iraq U.S. releases sons' death photos  Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia denies terror links Jul.25  Liberia  Bush orders troops to positions off Liberia Jul.26  Iraq  Attack kills 3 US troops Jul.27   Paris Armstrong wins 5th Tour  Sunni Triangle  U.S.: Military closing in on Saddam Jul.29  FBI  Saudis let FBI question man with 9/11 ties Jul.31  Washington  U.S.: N Korea nuke talks on track

August 2003 ... more > Top ^
Aug.5  New Hampshire  Anglicans elect gay bishop Aug.6   Southern California Schwarzenegger to run for governor Aug.12  New Jersey  3 arrested in missile-smuggling case Aug.14  Liberia  Rebels hand over port. US troops arrived   New York   Major power outage  An outage struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern U.S. and Canada Aug.21  Iraq  'Chemical Ali' in U.S. custody    SoBig.F breaks virus speed records Aug.26  Washington  Columbia report faults Nasa managers Aug.27  Washington  Bremer: Iraq effort to cost tens of billions

September 2003 ... more > Top ^
Sep.2  UN  U.S. lays out new Iraq resolution Sep.7   Washington     Bush to ask 87 billions more for Iraq  President has told the American people that Iraq is ''now the central front' in a global war against terrorism Sep.11  Manhattan  Vigils mark 9/11 anniversary Sep.12  Iraq  U.S. fire kills Iraqi police Sep.16  UN Security Council  U.S. vetoes Arafat vote Sep.17  New York  $140m NYSE chief Grasso resigns Sep.18  Iraq  3 US troops 'killed in Iraq attack'   Virginia   Isabel knocks out power to 2 million  Isabel was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after dumping heavy rain Sep.20  Florida  Guantanamo chaplain arrested Sep.23   UN Gen. Assembly Bush urges UN unity on Iraq Sep.24   Guantanamo Guantanamo Bay spy probe expanded  California  Governor debate Sep.26  Washington  US-Russia summit tackles Iran Sep.29  Washington  White House vows help in CIA leak probe Sep.30  Boston  Guantanamo translator held

October 2003 ... more > Top ^
Oct.2  Washington  WMD hunter reports on search Oct.7   California     Davis out, Schwarzenegger wins  Electorate recalls Democratic Gov. and choose actor-turned-politician as the state's next governor Oct.16   Gaza   Bomb kills 3 Americans  A roadside bomb went off beneath a convoy carrying U.S. diplomats, killing 3 American members of a security Oct.26   Baghdad Rockets Hit Wolfowitz's Hotel   New York Marlins win second title in 7 years Oct.28   Southern California Fires consume 500,000 acres Oct.31  Iraq  U.S. warns of 'day of resistance' in Iraq

November 2003 ... more > Top ^
Nov.2   Iraq U.S. helicopter down, killing 15 troops   New Hampshire   Gay bishop consecrated  Episcopal Church consecrates openly gay bishop Rev. Gene Robinson Sunday as bishop of the New Hampshire Diocese Nov.5  Seattle  Most prolific U.S. serial killer pleads guilty Nov.6  Washington  Bush demands Mid-East democracy  Sunni Triangle  6 killed in U.S. helicopter crash near Tikrit Nov.11  Washington  U.S.: Enemy attacks escalate in Iraq  Washington  Urgent Iraq talks Nov.14  Sunni Triangle  U.S. boosts offensive   Baghdad Iraqis 'to govern by next summer' Nov.15   Mosul 2 US helicopters downed Nov.17  Sunni Triangle  US hits targets near Saddam town  England  Security ramped up for Bush visit Nov.18  Massachusetts  Court rules against gay marriage ban  England  Bush to tell UK 'Iraq war right' Nov.20   London     Mass anti-Bush protest  Thousands have marched in protest against U.S. President policies on Iraq. 5,500 police were on duty   Southern California   Jackson arrested  45-year-old singer has been freed on $3m bail following his arrest on multiple charges of child sex abuse Nov.27   Baghdad     Bush makes surprise visit  President made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to spend part of Thanksgiving Day with U.S. troops Nov.29   Iraq     Deadliest month for coalition so far  98 coalition troops died in Iraq this month, according to coalition military officials, including 79 American troops Nov.30   Northern Iraq 46 ambushers killed by U.S. forces

December 2003 ... more > Top ^
Dec.2  Northern Iraq  US raid 'targets Saddam deputy' Dec.4  Washington  United States scrapped tariffs on steel Dec.5  Northern Iraq  Rumsfeld visits troops Dec.6   Afghanistan US bombing kills Afghan children Dec.9   Iraq     Iraq tenders 'only for US allies'  Companies from countries opposed to the conflict will be barred from bidding for new rebuilding contracts worth $18.6bn   Washington Blunt Bush message for Taiwan Dec.11  New York  Dow Jones ends above 10,000 Dec.14   Sunni Triangle     Saddam captured  Hundreds of Iraqis flooded the streets, firing guns into the air, singing, dancing and throwing candy into the air Dec.15  Washington  Bush promises Saddam fair trial Dec.20  Gulf  US stops 'al-Qaeda drugs boats' Dec.21  Washington  US raises terror alert level Dec.23   Mad cow disease confirmed Dec.31  Washington  U.S. eases Iran aid restrictions

  Anti-war protests sweep the world  Mass rallies are taking place to show opposition to any war against Iraq Turkey fails to approve US deployment U.S. Launches War Against Iraq



United States, 2003 War & Army Timeline ... See World War & Army timeline Top ^
2003
Jan.18   European Union
Mar.1   Turkey
Mar.3  North Korea  N. Korean jets intercept U.S. plane
Mar.19   Iraq
  After air raid sirens went off across Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard
 Blair ordered British forces to take part in the action to protect against a new threat of 'disorder and chaos'. Saddam that denounced the U.S.-led military campaign as 'criminal'. A convoy of U.S. tanks rolled unopposed through the desert toward the Iraqi capital. Dozens of Iraqi troops surrendered with white flags to British marines.
Mar.21   Baghdad Firestorm of airstrikes rocked Baghdad Mar.22  Kuwait  Soldier detained in attack on Army camp Mar.23   Iraq 10 Marines Killed in Faked Surrender Mar.24   Iraq U.S.-led coalition pushes toward Baghdad Mar.29  Iraq  Suicide bomb kills 4 U.S. soldiers Mar.31  Iraq  Civilians die in checkpoint drama Apr.1  Iraq  Major ground offensive towards Baghdad Apr.4   Baghdad U.S troops enter Baghdad Apr.7  Iraq  Airstrike targets senior Iraqi officials Apr.9   Baghdad Baghdad falls to US forces
  A looting breaks out amid scenes of jubilation. U.S. troops tear down a statue of Saddam
Apr.13   Sunni Triangle US rescues soldiers held by Iraq Apr.14   Sunni Triangle U.S. troops sweep into Tikrit Apr.29  Sunni Triangle  Shootout kills 'at least 15' May.1     Bush calls end to 'major combat'  From the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln President delivers a nationally televised address Jun.16   Iraq   U.S. begins new military operation  Troops target Baath party loyalists, terrorists and criminals and delivers humanitarian aid outside Baghdad Jun.18  Sunni Triangle  Leading Saddam aide caught Jul.3  Baghdad  U.S. offers $25 million reward for Saddam Jul.6  Baghdad  2 US soldiers killed Jul.8  Washington  Dems want uranium claim probed Jul.22   Mosul   Saddam's sons killed in raid
  Uday and Qusay were killed by U.S. troops in the northern city of Mosul after a tipster betrayed their hideout
Jul.25  Liberia  Bush orders troops to positions off Liberia Jul.26  Iraq  Attack kills 3 US troops Jul.27  Sunni Triangle  U.S.: Military closing in on Saddam Aug.14  Liberia  Rebels hand over port. US troops arrived Aug.21  Iraq  'Chemical Ali' in U.S. custody Sep.12  Iraq  U.S. fire kills Iraqi police Sep.18  Iraq  3 US troops 'killed in Iraq attack' Sep.20  Florida  Guantanamo chaplain arrested Oct.2  Washington  WMD hunter reports on search Oct.26   Baghdad Rockets Hit Wolfowitz's Hotel Oct.31  Iraq  U.S. warns of 'day of resistance' in Iraq Nov.2   Iraq U.S. helicopter down, killing 15 troops Nov.6  Sunni Triangle  6 killed in U.S. helicopter crash near Tikrit Nov.11  Washington  U.S.: Enemy attacks escalate in Iraq Nov.14  Sunni Triangle  U.S. boosts offensive Nov.15   Mosul 2 US helicopters downed Nov.17  Sunni Triangle  US hits targets near Saddam town Nov.29   Iraq   Deadliest month for coalition so far  98 coalition troops died in Iraq this month, according to coalition military officials, including 79 American troops Nov.30   Northern Iraq 46 ambushers killed by U.S. forces Dec.2  Northern Iraq  US raid 'targets Saddam deputy' Dec.5  Northern Iraq  Rumsfeld visits troops Dec.6   Afghanistan US bombing kills Afghan children Dec.14   Sunni Triangle   Saddam captured  Hundreds of Iraqis flooded the streets, firing guns into the air, singing, dancing and throwing candy into the air Dec.20  Gulf  US stops 'al-Qaeda drugs boats'


United States, 2003 Disasters Timeline ... See World Disasters timeline Top ^
2003 Feb.1   Texas   Space shuttle and crew lost
  Columbia broke up as it descended toward a planned landing, showering debris across southeastern Texas
 Those killed on the flight were commander Rick D. Husband; pilot William C. McCool; payload commander Michael P. Anderson; mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark; and Israel's astronaut, Ilan Ramon. The loss was caused by damage sustained during launch when a piece of insulation broke off
Feb.17  Baltimore  Snow blankets U.S. East Coast Feb.20   New England 96 killed in nightclub inferno Map of Rhode Island USA
  Band's pyrotechnics display igniting soundproofing material. Fire engulfed the wooden structure in 3 minutes
May.4   U. S. Midwest Tornadoes wreak havoc Aug.14   New York Major power outage  An outage struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern U.S. and Canada Aug.26  Washington  Columbia report faults Nasa managers Sep.18   Virginia Isabel knocks out power to 2 million  Isabel was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after dumping heavy rain Oct.28   Southern California Fires consume 500,000 acres Dec.23   Mad cow disease confirmed


United States, 2003 Business Timeline ... See World Business timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.29  New York  AOL TW Posts Loss of Nearly $100 Billion Apr.28  San Francisco Bay Area  Apple launches online music service Aug.6   Southern California Schwarzenegger to run for governor Aug.21    SoBig.F breaks virus speed records Aug.27  Washington  Bremer: Iraq effort to cost tens of billions Sep.7   Washington   Bush to ask 87 billions more for Iraq  President has told the American people that Iraq is ''now the central front' in a global war against terrorism Sep.17  New York  $140m NYSE chief Grasso resigns Dec.4  Washington  United States scrapped tariffs on steel Dec.9   Iraq   Iraq tenders 'only for US allies'  Companies from countries opposed to the conflict will be barred from bidding for new rebuilding contracts worth $18.6bn Dec.11  New York  Dow Jones ends above 10,000 Dec.23   Mad cow disease confirmed


United States, 2003 Sports Timeline ... See World Sports timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.26  California  Bucs rout Raiders 48-21 for Super Bowl Jun.15  Texas  Spurs clinch NBA title over Nets Jul.27   Paris Armstrong wins 5th Tour Oct.26   New York Marlins win second title in 7 years


United States, 2003 Crime & Justice Timeline ... See World Crime & Justice timeline Top ^
2003 Feb.19  Germany  15 years for 9/11 conspirator Mar.1   Pakistan Top al Qaeda operative caught Mar.22  Kuwait  Soldier detained in attack on Army camp Mar.29  Iraq  Suicide bomb kills 4 U.S. soldiers Apr.15  Iraq  U.S. captures Abu Abbas Apr.24   Iraq Deputy PM Tariq Aziz in custody May.12   Saudi Arabia al Qaeda suspected in Riyadh blasts Jul.24  Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia denies terror links Jul.29  FBI  Saudis let FBI question man with 9/11 ties Aug.12  New Jersey  3 arrested in missile-smuggling case Sep.20  Florida  Guantanamo chaplain arrested Sep.24   Guantanamo Guantanamo Bay spy probe expanded Sep.30  Boston  Guantanamo translator held Oct.16   Gaza Bomb kills 3 Americans  A roadside bomb went off beneath a convoy carrying U.S. diplomats, killing 3 American members of a security Nov.5  Seattle  Most prolific U.S. serial killer pleads guilty Nov.20   Southern California Jackson arrested  45-year-old singer has been freed on $3m bail following his arrest on multiple charges of child sex abuse Dec.20  Gulf  US stops 'al-Qaeda drugs boats' Dec.21  Washington  US raises terror alert level


United States, 2003 Politics Timeline ... See World Politics timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.18   European Union   Anti-war protests sweep the world  Mass rallies are taking place to show opposition to any war against Iraq Jan.31  Washington  Bush, Blair: Time running out for Saddam Feb.5   UN Security Council   Powell made evidence presentation  Britain and France were at opposite ends of Security Council reaction after presentation of Iraq's noncooperation Mar.1   Turkey Turkey fails to approve US deployment Mar.17   Washington   Bush: Saddam has 48 hours to leave Iraq  U.S. President gave Iraqi President 48 hours for him and his sons to leave Iraq before military action begins Apr.11  Baghdad  U.S. issues Iraqi 'most-wanted' list Apr.14   Syria Pressure mounts on Syria Jun.2  France  Bush to Chirac: Time to move on Jun.30  Liberia  U.S. 'actively considering' role in Liberia Jul.7  Senegal  Bush begins landmark Africa tour Jul.8  Washington  Dems want uranium claim probed Jul.11   CIA CIA chief takes blame for Bush speech  Tenet: A line in State of the Union address alleging that Iraq was trying to buy uranium should never been included Jul.13  Washington  U.S. in damage control over Iraq Jul.17  U.S. Congress  Blair visits Bush and defends war Jul.21  Liberia  Liberians dump bodies at U.S. Embassy Jul.24   Iraq U.S. releases sons' death photos Jul.31  Washington  U.S.: N Korea nuke talks on track Aug.5  New Hampshire  Anglicans elect gay bishop Aug.6   Southern California Schwarzenegger to run for governor Aug.26  Washington  Columbia report faults Nasa managers Sep.2  UN  U.S. lays out new Iraq resolution Sep.7   Washington   Bush to ask 87 billions more for Iraq  President has told the American people that Iraq is ''now the central front' in a global war against terrorism Sep.11  Manhattan  Vigils mark 9/11 anniversary Sep.16  UN Security Council  U.S. vetoes Arafat vote Sep.23   UN Gen. Assembly Bush urges UN unity on Iraq Sep.24  California  Governor debate Sep.26  Washington  US-Russia summit tackles Iran Sep.29  Washington  White House vows help in CIA leak probe Oct.7   California   Davis out, Schwarzenegger wins  Electorate recalls Democratic Gov. and choose actor-turned-politician as the state's next governor Nov.2   New Hampshire Gay bishop consecrated  Episcopal Church consecrates openly gay bishop Rev. Gene Robinson Sunday as bishop of the New Hampshire Diocese Nov.6  Washington  Bush demands Mid-East democracy Nov.11  Washington  Urgent Iraq talks Nov.14   Baghdad Iraqis 'to govern by next summer' Nov.17  England  Security ramped up for Bush visit Nov.18  Massachusetts  Court rules against gay marriage ban Nov.18  England  Bush to tell UK 'Iraq war right' Nov.20   London   Mass anti-Bush protest  Thousands have marched in protest against U.S. President policies on Iraq. 5,500 police were on duty Nov.27   Baghdad   Bush makes surprise visit  President made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to spend part of Thanksgiving Day with U.S. troops Dec.5  Northern Iraq  Rumsfeld visits troops Dec.9   Iraq   Iraq tenders 'only for US allies'  Companies from countries opposed to the conflict will be barred from bidding for new rebuilding contracts worth $18.6bn Dec.9   Washington Blunt Bush message for Taiwan Dec.15  Washington  Bush promises Saddam fair trial Dec.31  Washington  U.S. eases Iran aid restrictions