10 facts from the year 2003

Miranda Otto married actor Peter O'Brien.

Jan 1, 2003

"Lord of The Rings" actress Miranda Otto (35) married actor Peter O'Brien (44) at St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia.

Leopoldo Galtieri died.

Jan 12, 2003

Leopoldo Galtieri, dictator of Argentina died.

Seven astronauts die on Space Shuttle Columbia

Feb 1, 2003

Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts aboard.

Protesting Against War With Iraq

Feb 15, 2003

An estimated 6-11 million people around the world take to the streets to protest against war with Iraq.

Treaty of Accession is signed.

Apr 16, 2003

Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting 10 new member states to the European Union.

Suzy Parker died.

May 3, 2003

Suzy Parker, American model and actress, dies at 69

Russell B. Long dies.

May 9, 2003

Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator from Louisiana dies.

NATO takes command of the peacekeeping force.

Aug 11, 2003

NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.

Prince of Monaco's birthday.

Aug 24, 2003

Alexandre Coste, son of Albert II, Prince of Monaco birthday.

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured.

Dec 14, 2003

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit, during Operation Red Dawn by US forces.