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10 things going on in the world the last time Dudy Noble Field hosted a regional

It hasn't been that long since the last time, but here's ten things that were going on the last time Dudy Noble Field hosted an NCAA Regional in 2003.

A decade ago, the Marlins had won a World Series (!) -- a look at the year 2003
A decade ago, the Marlins had won a World Series (!) -- a look at the year 2003
Mike Ehrmann
  1. FBI agents raid the corporate offices of HealthSouth in Birmingham, Alabama on suspicion of massive corporate fraud.
  2. The Florida Marlins were your MLB World Series champions.
  3. Southern California were the BCS National Champions.
  4. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King was your Oscar winner for Best Picture. It was also the highest grossing film that year.
  5. A few of the songs that were #1 that year: Lose Yourself - Eminem | In Da Club - 50 Cent | Shake Ya Tailfeather - Nelly/Murphy Lee | Hey Ya! - Outkast
  6. The Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation.
  7. Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. forces.
  8. It was the 100-year anniversary of the Harley Davidson motorcycle.
  9. Apple launches new program called "iTunes".
  10. John Ritter, Johnny Cash, Barry White, and seven U.S. Astronauts (Columbia) tragically passed away.