2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, September
They made No. 2 again with their special Christmas release and the album, Permission to Land spawned one final hit the following year, "Love Is Only A Feeling", which hit #5. Following on from the split of S Club earlier in the year, Rachel Stevens made her solo debut in this month with "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex", peaking at No. 2 for two inconsecutive weeks and spending a further 3 in the top 10. She would enjoy two top 30 albums and a further 6 top 30 singles before taking time out from music to focus on an acting career in 2006.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, October
Finally ending the long stint at the top from the Black Eyed Peas, the Sugababes were back for a 3rd time with their new single "Hole in the Head" taken from their 3rd album, Three which strangely enough peaked at No. 3 in the albums chart. This was their last No. 1 single until "Push the Button" hit the top spot in October 2005. They continued successfully into 2004, scoring 2 No. 8 hits, "In The Middle" & "Caught in a Moment".


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, October
Absolution was the 4th release from British rock band, Muse. Gradually acquiring a larger fan base, they finally scored a No. 1 album, with what has been by far their most successful to date. However, their run at the top was short-lived, because only after 7 days, Dido was back at the top with her second album, Life For Rent. Due to the success of No Angel when re-issued due to her appearance in Eminem's "Stan", she began recording again and this album became another massive hit, but not quite as big as her debut.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, October
The album spawned 3 hit singles, two of which failed to make the Top 20, but one became her most successful single, "White Flag", peaking at #2. It spent 4 weeks at the top, but was to return to the top several times over the course of the next few months.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, November
New York hip hop producer, club DJ and radio DJ, Fatman Scoop combining with Crooklyn Clan were the first No. 1 November with "Be Faithful" which was made 5 years earlier, but only released now. It spent 2 weeks at No. 1 and became the second No. 1 of the year to hit the top many years after being made, with the first being t.A.T.u. and "All the Things She Said". The dance song "Slow" saw Kylie Minogue hit the top for a 7th time.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, November
She was praised all over for trying a different style and making it just as good as her other music, however it did join record with Iron Maiden's "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter" in becoming the lowest selling number one single of all time. Hitting the top for the second time were pop trio, Busted with their 5th chart hit, "Crashed The Wedding". Taking a different stance to their other singles, it still only managed one week at the summit. Hitting the top for a record 12th time were boyband Westlife with their remake of the Barry Manilow No. 11 hit from 1975, "Mandy". They were now 2 chart toppers ahead of the queen of pop, Madonna and 2 chart toppers behind the British Elvis, Cliff Richard.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, November
With a collection of their best tracks such as "Everybody Hurts", "Imitation of Life", "Losing My Religion" & "The Great Beyond", R.E.M. were back at the top with In Time – The Best of R.E.M. – 1988–2003.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, November
Failing to top the singles chart all year were boyband Blue who scored a 3rd consecutive UK No. 1 album with their new release Guilty. It had already spawned one hit, "Guilty", and would create more including "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" a collaboration with Stevie Wonder on one of his old tracks, "Breathe Easy" and "Bubblin'". They split at the end of 2004 releasing a Greatest Hits compilation promoting it with a new track "Curtain Falls". Returning to number one for the first time was Dido with Life For Rent.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, November
Taking over from her was Michael Jackson with his Number Ones collection. Scoring 7 #1's in the UK and 13 in the US, he had accumulated a large amount to make an album with. The album contained the likes of "Billie Jean", "Rock with You", "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough", "Black or White", "Earth Song" & "Thriller".


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, December
After a break of a year, Pop Idol Will Young returned to the top of the UK charts for the 4th time with his new single "Leave Right Now". It was taken from his new album, Friday's Child, which later topped the charts. He now had as many chart toppers as Gareth Gates and as of January 2005, they are still level. Taking over after 2 weeks was a duet from Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly with "Changes".


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, December
Tipped to be the Christmas No. 1, Kelly was experiencing great success as a solo artist and also the song gave Ozzy his first No. 1 after 33 years of chart activity since he first started with Black Sabbath. It was also the first father/daughter chart topper since Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra topped the charts with "Somethin' Stupid" in 1967. The Darkness' "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" was also anticipated to take the top spot, however in the week leading up to Christmas, the most unexpected thing happened.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, December
Taken from the soundtrack to the film Donnie Darko, Michael Andrews & Gary Jules scored a chart topper with "Mad World". It was a remake of the "Tears for Fears" No. 3 hit from 1982 and topped the UK charts for 3 weeks becoming the fastest selling single of the year and took the Christmas number one spot along with it.


2003 in British music charts, Summary of UK chart activity, December
With their 5th album, Turnaround gave Westlife their 4th No. 1 album. It contained the chart topping "Mandy" and the No. 3 hit from the following year,  "Obvious". The following year Bryan McFadden split from the group, but they continued as a foursome releasing Allow Us To Be Frank with a cover of old big band classics. Topping the charts with his second album was Will Young and Friday's Child. which contained "Leave Right Now". However, the Christmas number one album was by one of the most successful female solo artists in the 21st century on the albums chart. Dido returned to the top for a further 3 weeks with Life For Rent. It has sold in excess of 2.2 million copies.


2003 in British radio
This is a list of events in British radio during 2003.


2003 in British television
This is a list of British television-related events from 2003.


2003 in Cage Rage Championships
The year 2003 is the 2nd year in the history of the Cage Rage Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United Kingdom. In 2003 Cage Rage Championships held 3 events, Cage Rage 2.


2003 in Cage Rage Championships, Cage Rage 2
Cage Rage 2 was an event held on February 22, 2003 at York Hall, Bethnal Green in London, United Kingdom.


2003 in Cage Rage Championships, Cage Rage 3
Cage Rage 3 was an event held on June 8, 2003 at Caesar's Nightclub in Streatham, United Kingdom.


2003 in Cage Rage Championships, Cage Rage 4
Cage Rage 4 was an event held on October 12, 2003 at Caesar's Nightclub in Streatham, United Kingdom.


2003 in Cage Warriors
The year 2003 is the second year in the history of Cage Warriors, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United Kingdom. In 2003 Cage Rage Championships held 3 events beginning with, CWFC 3: Cage Warriors 3.


2003 in Cage Warriors, CWFC 3: Cage Warriors 3
CWFC 3: Cage Warriors 3 was an event held on March 16, 2003 in Southampton, England.


2003 in Cage Warriors, CWFC 4: UK vs. France
CWFC 4: UK vs. France was an event held on July 27, 2003 in Southampton, England.


2003 in Cage Warriors, CWFC 5: Cage Warriors 5
CWFC 5: Cage Warriors 5 was an event held on November 2, 2003 in Portsmouth, England.


2003 in Canadian television
This is a list of Canadian television related events from 2003.


2003 in Cape Verde
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Cape Verde.


2003 in Chile
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Chile.


2003 in Croatian television
This is a list of Croatian television related events from 2003.


2003 in Danish television
This is a list of Danish television related events from 2003.


2003 in Deep
The year 2003 is the third year in the history of Deep, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2003 Deep held 8 events beginning with, Deep: 8th Impact.


2003 in Deep, Deep: clubDeep Osaka
Deep: clubDeep Osaka was an event held on December 7, 2003 at the Delfin Arena in Osaka, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: clubDeep West Chofu
Deep: clubDeep West Chofu was an event held on November 24, 2003 at the West Chofu Combat Sports Arena in Tokyo, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: 12th Impact
Deep: 12th Impact was an event held on September 15, 2003 at the Ota Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: 11th Impact
Deep: 11th Impact was an event held on July 13, 2003 at the Grand Cube in Osaka, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: 10th Impact
Deep: 10th Impact was an event held on June 25, 2003 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: clubDeep: Challenge in Club Ozon
Deep: clubDeep: Challenge in Club Ozon was an event held on May 25, 2003 at Club Ozon in Nagoya, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: 9th Impact
Deep: 9th Impact was an event held on May 5, 2003 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.


2003 in Deep, Deep: 8th Impact
Deep: 8th Impact was an event held on March 4, 2003 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.


2003 in Dutch television
This is a list of Dutch television related events from 2003.


2003 in Ecuadorian football
The 2003 season is the 81st season of competitive football in Ecuador.


2003 in Ecuadorian football, National teams, Senior team
The Ecuadorian national team played ten matches in 2003: four 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and six friendlies.


2003 in Ecuadorian football, National teams, Senior team, 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup began in 2003.


2003 in Estonia
This article lists events that occurred during 2003 in Estonia.


2003 in Estonian football
The 2003 season was the 12th full year of competitive football (soccer) in Estonia since gaining independence from the Soviet Union on August 20, 1991.


2003 in Estonian television
This is a list of Estonian television related events from 2003.


2003 in Ethiopia
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Ethiopia.


2003 in Europe
This is a list of events in 2003 that occurred in Europe.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings
The year 2003 is the ninth year in the history of Fighting Network Rings, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2003 Fighting Network Rings held 7 events beginning with, Rings Lithuania: Ronin.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Lithuania: Ronin
Rings Lithuania: Ronin was an event held on January 31, 2003 at the Alytus Sports Hall in Alytus, Alytus County, Lithuania.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Holland: Heroes of the Next Generation
Rings Holland: Heroes of the Next Generation was an event held on March 30, 2003 in Utrecht, Holland.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Lithuania: Bushido Rings 7: Adrenalinas
Rings Lithuania: Bushido Rings 7: Adrenalinas was an event held on April 5, 2003 in Vilnius, Lithuania.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Lithuania: Explosion
Rings Lithuania: Explosion was an event held on May 10, 2003 at Night Club "COMBO" in Kaunas, Lithuania.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Lithuania: Rampage 2
Rings Lithuania: Rampage 2 was an event held on August 3, 2003 at the Kupeta Bar in Palanga, Lithuania.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Holland: The Untouchables
Rings Holland: The Untouchables was an event held on September 27, 2003 at Vechtsebanen Sport Hall in Utrecht, Netherlands.


2003 in Fighting Network Rings, Rings Holland: I Have a Dream
Rings Holland: I Have a Dream was an event held on November 30, 2003 in Enschede, Holland.


2003 in French television
This is a list of French television related events from 2003.


2003 in German television
This is a list of German television related events from 2003.


2003 in Ghana
2003 in Ghana details events of note that happened in Ghana in the year 2003.


2003 in Ghana, National holidays
Holidays in italics are "special days", while those in regular type are "regular holidays".


2003 in Ghana, National holidays
In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days."


2003 in Iceland
The following lists events that happened in 2003 in Iceland.


2003 in India
Events in the year 2003 in the Republic of India.


2003 in Indonesia
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Indonesia.


2003 in Iran
Events in the year 2003 in the Islamic Republic of Iran.


2003 in Iraq
The following lists events in the year 2003 in Iraq.


2003 in Iraq, Events, October
As part of the CPA plan of "De-Ba'athification" Americans briefly paid many Iraqi soldiers who Saddam failed to compensate with wages around the time of the U.S. lead invasion. On October 5, 2003, those payments abruptly came to an end when cash ran out ahead of the announced timetable for such payouts. Many soldiers of the Iraq Army still had yet to receive their wages either from the Iraqi government or the Coalition.


2003 in Iraq, Events, October
Now jobless and without an income a crowd of appx 20,000 people, largely former soldiers and Ba'ath party members gathered at the pay sites location on Damascus Street in Baghdad and began a demonstration that quickly developed into a full-scale riot. A notable uptick in "insurgency" attacks against coalition forces followed soon thereafter.


2003 in Iraq, Notable deaths
December 26, 2003 Sgt. Michael Miholikis (United States National Guard)


2003 in Irish music
This is a summary of the year 2003 in the Irish music industry.


2003 in Irish music, Music awards, 2003 Meteor Awards
The 2003 Meteor Awards were hosted by comedian Dara Ó Briain on February ?, 2003. Below are the winners:


2003 in Irish television
The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2003.


2003 in Israel, Events, Israeli–Palestinian conflict
The most prominent events related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict which occurred during 2003 include:


2003 in Israel, Events, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinian militant operations against Israeli targets
The most prominent Palestinian militant acts and operations committed against Israeli targets during 2003 include:


2003 in Israel, Events, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israeli military operations against Palestinian militancy targets
The most prominent Israeli military counter-terrorism operations (military campaigns and military operations) carried out against Palestinian militants during 2003 include:


2003 in Italian television
This is a list of Italian television related events from 2003.


2003 in Jungle Fight
The year 2003 is the first year in the history of Jungle Fight, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Brazil. In 2003 Jungle Fight held 1 event, Jungle Fight 1.


2003 in Jungle Fight, Jungle Fight 1
Jungle Fight 1 was an event held on September 13, 2003 at Ariau Amazon Towers Convention Center, Elephant & Castle in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.


2003 in King of the Cage
The year 2003 is the fifth year in the history of King of the Cage, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. In 2003 King of the Cage held 11 events, KOTC 21: Invasion.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 21: Invasion
KOTC 21: Invasion was an event held on February 21, 2003 at the Santa Ana Star Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 22: Steel Warrior
KOTC 22: Steel Warrior was an event held on March 23, 2003 at the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 23: Sin City
KOTC 23: Sin City was an event held on May 16, 2003 at the Orleans Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 24: Mayhem
KOTC 24: Mayhem was an event held on June 14, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 25: Flaming Fury
KOTC 25: Flaming Fury was an event held on June 29, 2003 at the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge
KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge was an event held on August 3, 2003 at the Sky City Casino in Acoma, New Mexico, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 27: Aftermath
KOTC 27: Aftermath was an event held on August 10, 2003 at the Saboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 28: More Punishment
KOTC 28: More Punishment was an event held on August 16, 2003 in Reno, Nevada, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 29: Renegades
KOTC 29: Renegades was an event held on September 5, 2003 at the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 30: The Pinnacle
KOTC 30: The Pinnacle was an event held on November 12, 2003 at the Pala Casino Spa Resort in Pala, California, United States.


2003 in King of the Cage, KOTC 31: King of the Cage 31
KOTC 31: King of the Cage 31 was an event held on December 6, 2003 at the Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, United States.


2003 in Kuwait
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Kuwait.


2003 in LGBT rights
This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBT rights that took place in the year 2003.


2003 in LGBT rights, Events, August
United Nations Human Rights Committee decides the case Young v. Australia, concerning pension rights of surviving partner.


2003 in Laos
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Laos.


2003 in Latin music
This is a list of notable events in Latin music (i.e., Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking music from Latin America, Europe, and the United States) that took place in 2003.


2003 in Latin music, Best-selling records, Best-selling albums
The following is a list of the top 10 best-selling Latin albums in the United States in 2003, according to Billboard.


2003 in Latin music, Best-selling records, Best-performing songs
The following is a list of the top 10 best-performing Latin songs in the United States in 2003, according to Billboard.


2003 in Libya
The following lists events that occurred in 2003 in Libya.


2003 in Luxembourg
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.


2003 in M-1 Global
The year 2003 is the seventh year in the history of M-1 Global, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Russia. In 2003 M-1 Global held five events between April and December.


2003 in M-1 Global, M-1 MFC: Russia vs. The World 5
M-1 MFC: Russia vs. The World 5 was an event held on April 6, 2003 at Sports Hall "Jubileiniy" in Saint Petersburg, Russia.


2003 in M-1 Global, M-1 MFC: Northwest Open Cup
M-1 MFC: Northwest Open Cup was an event held on May 22, 2003 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.


2003 in M-1 Global, M-1 MFC: Russia vs. Ukraine
M-1 MFC: Russia vs. Ukraine was an event held on June 17, 2003 at The Casino Conti Giant Hall in Saint Petersburg, Russia.


2003 in M-1 Global, M-1 MFC: Russia vs. The World 6
M-1 MFC: Russia vs. The World 6 was an event held on October 10, 2003 in Moscow, Russia.


2003 in M-1 Global, M-1 MFC: Russia vs. The World 7
M-1 MFC: Russia vs. The World 7 was an event held on December 5, 2003 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.


2003 in Malaysia
This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 2003, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.


2003 in Mauritania
This article is a list of events in the year 2003 in Mauritania.


2003 in Maximum Fighting Championship
The year 2003 is the 3rd year in the history of the Maximum Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Canada. In 2003 Maximum Fighting Championship held 2 events beginning with, MFC 6: Road To Gold.


2003 in Maximum Fighting Championship, MFC 6: Road To Gold
MFC 6: Road To Gold was an event held on February 22, 2003 at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.


2003 in Maximum Fighting Championship, MFC 7: Undisputed
MFC 7: Undisputed was an event held on May 31, 2003 at The Arctic Ice Centre in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada.


2003 in Mexican television
This is a list of Mexican television related events from 2003.


2003 in Monaco
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in Monaco.


2003 in New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 2003 in New Zealand.


2003 in New Zealand, Incumbents, Government
The 47th New Zealand Parliament continued. Government was a coalition between Labour and the small Progressive party withUnited Future supporting supply votes.


2003 in New Zealand, Arts and literature, Awards, New Zealand Music Awards
A number of new categories were introduced this year: 'Highest Selling NZ Album',  'Highest Selling NZ Single', 'Best Pacific Island Album' (its predecessor 'Best Polynesian Album' last presented in 1997), and 'Best Roots Music Album'. ' Best R&B/ Hip Hop Album' was renamed 'Best Urban Album'. Two categories were retired 'Best Children's Album', and 'Best Compilation'. This year was also the first to feature a Lifetime Achievement Award.