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The Cheap Seats Bus is built, and a new Clemson tradition begins.
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Oliver Purnell is named as the new Clemson head basketball coach.
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Bowden Bowl V - The jinx is broken! Tommy Bowden finally defeats Bobby Bowden in Death Valley in the only father-son head coaching match-up in college football history, with the Tigers beating the third-ranked Seminoles, 26-10.
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When the Tigers thrash Coach Lou Holtz's Gamecocks, 63-17, in Columbia night game, Tommy Bowden becomes the first coach ever in NCAA history to defeat two opponent coaches with 200-plus wins, in a single month.
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On March 20, 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces, launched a military invasion of Iraq, leading to the start of the Iraq War. The invasion aimed to dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein and address concerns about weapons of mass destruction. The conflict had significant geopolitical implications and long-lasting effects on the region.
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) emerged as a global health concern in early 2003. The outbreak, which began in Asia, spread to other parts of the world, leading to significant public health measures and travel restrictions. The epidemic was eventually contained by mid-2003.
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On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the deaths of all seven astronauts on board. The disaster led to a suspension of shuttle flights and a review of NASA's safety procedures.
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