China Launches Shenzhou 5, First Crewed Space Mission – October 15, 2003

Shanghai Transrapid sets a new world speed record of 501 kilometres per hour (311 mph) for commercial railway systems, which remains the fastest for unmodified commercial rail vehicles. Date: November 12, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 2003 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 crashes in the Turkish town of Maçka, killing 75. Date: May 26, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 2003 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2003Okinawa Urban Monorail Opens in Naha, Okinawa – August 10, 2003Serbian Prime…

One-year-old Zachary Turner is murdered in Newfoundland by his mother, who was awarded custody despite facing trial for the murder of Zachary's father. The case was documented in the film Dear Zachary and led to reform of Canada's bail laws. Date: August 18, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 18…

Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, Robin Cook, resigns from the British Cabinet in disagreement with government plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Date: March 17, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 17 📅 Events on this day in 2003 📅 On This…

Iraq War: Baghdad falls to American forces. Date: April 9, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 2003 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2003Friendly Fire A-10 Attack Kills British Soldier in Iraq March 28, 2003WHO Issues Global SARS Outbreak Warning, March…