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50 Cent's debut studio album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," is released by Interscope Records, Eminem's Shady Records, Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records.
[January 13th, 2003] The 30th Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) took place in Los Angeles, California. Eminem was the night's biggest winner, though he was not present to accept his awards. Ashanti swept the Favorite New Artist categories, and Alabama received the Award of Merit.
February 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
[January 13th, 2003] The Who's Pete Townshend was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children. He claims his use of the site was for research on his autobiography. Townshend was released on bail and has not yet been criminally charged.
February 14, 2026 at 4:15 AM
[January 13th, 2003] The trans-Neptunian object 208996 Achlys (provisionally designated 2003 AZ84) was discovered by astronomers Chad Trujillo and Michael E. Brown.
February 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM
[January 13th, 2003] Strong Bad Email #58: "Dragon" has been released.
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Strong Bad Email #58 - Dragon
YouTube video by homestarrunnerdotcom
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February 14, 2026 at 3:07 AM
[January 13th, 2003] Evanescence releases "Bring Me To Life."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yxa...
Evanescence - Bring Me To Life (Official HD Music Video) ft. Paul McCoy
YouTube video by EvanescenceVEVO
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February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Bon Jovi performed at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of their Bounce Tour. The Goo Goo Dolls served as the opening act for the evening.
February 14, 2026 at 2:54 AM
A U.S. government plane crashed in southern Colombia carrying four Americans and one Colombian. Two passengers are feared dead, and survivors may have been captured by leftist rebels. Officials are investigating the incident.
February 14, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Today's episode of WWE SmackDown was held at the Centennial Garden Arena in Bakersfield, California. The show featured a high-stakes main event where Brock Lesnar defeated John Cena before a post-match confrontation with WWE Champion Kurt Angle.
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FULL MATCH - Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena: SmackDown, Feb. 13, 2003
YouTube video by WWE
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February 13, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Gun Survivor 4: Biohazard Heroes Never Die has been released in Japan. It's the third Gun Survivor title in the Resident Evil series.
February 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
[January 12th, 2003] The Simpsons premiered (season fourteen episode eight) "The Dad Who Knew Too Little."
February 13, 2026 at 4:47 AM
[January 12th, 2003] British physicist and confessed and convicted Soviet spy Alan Nunn May has passed away from pneumonia and pulmonary disease.
February 13, 2026 at 4:21 AM
[January 12th, 2003] Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb has sadly passed away from a cardiac arrest following surgery for a twisted intestine.

May he rest in peace....
February 13, 2026 at 3:43 AM
England loses to Australia in the score of 1-3 in soccer.
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2003 (February 12) England 1-Australia 3 (Friendly).mpg
YouTube video by sp1873
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February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Toronto Maples Leafs has won against the Chicago Blackhawks with the score of 3-1.
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Kobe Bryant scores 51 for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets, with the Lakers won with the final score of 113-102.
February 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM
American singer Luther Vandross preformed a live concert at Radio City Music Hall, New York, which was recorded.
[The album that contains said recording, "Live Radio City Music Hall 2003," has been released months later, so stay tuned for its release!]
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Star Trek: Enterprise (season 2) has aired its fifteenth episode, known as "Cease Fire."
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
[January 11th, 2003] Colorful covers of today's magazines:
February 12, 2026 at 5:18 AM
[January 11th, 2003] Turkish PM Gul urged Saddam Hussein to avert war during a Middle East tour focused on regional stability. He stated Iraq holds the greatest responsibility, while Turkey granted the US use of its bases despite public opposition to military action.
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 AM
February 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM
[January 11th, 2003] This week's music charts.
February 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM
[January 11th, 2003] Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs married in a private ceremony at the Round Hill resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Rent co-stars met in 1995.
February 12, 2026 at 5:09 AM
[January 11th, 2003] Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon made television history by becoming the first NASCAR driver to host Saturday Night Live.

The episode featured musical guest Avril Lavigne, who performed her hits "I'm With You" and "Complicated".
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 AM
[January 11th, 2003] The acclaimed French filmmaker and actor Maurice Pialat died in Paris at the age of 77.

Known for his uncompromising, rigorous, and often confrontational style, Pialat was a towering figure in French cinema.
February 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM
[January 11th, 2003] The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 12–2 at the MCI Center.

The game was headlined by Jaromir Jagr, who recorded a career-high 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists), marking his 10th career hat trick.
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 AM