People on Time Covers 2003

Filipino academic and politician who previously served as the president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010. She was serving in congress as a Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2017 and from 2022 until November 2023.

German actress who is associated with the pro-Israel lobby and has campaigned against antisemitism.

Saudi-born Islamic dissident and militant leader who was the founder and first general emir of al-Qaeda from 1988 until his death in 2011. Hew as the mastermind of the September 11 attacks in the United States.

British Labour politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007

Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2.

American politician and businessman who served as the US president from 2001 to 2009. He previously served as the governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.

American country singer-songwriter. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname the "Man in Black". Know for "Folsom Prison Blues", "Man in Black", "Ring of Fire" and the covers "Hurt" and "Personal Jesus". He passed away in 2003.

French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007. He was previously Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988, as well as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.

Hong Kong filmmaker, former actor and comedian, known for Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle.

American politician and diplomat who served as US secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, as a U.S. senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as the first lady from 1993 to 2001. She was the Democratic nominee in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

New Zealand - Australian actor. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. He gained international recognition for his starring roles as a police detective in the thriller L.A. Confidential (1997).He gained wider stardom for playing the title role in the period film Gladiator (2000). He also starred in A Beautiful Mind (2001). Cinderella Man (2005), American Gangster (2007), and Les Misérables (2012).

American physician, author, consultant, and politician who was the governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003 and chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) from 2005 to 2009. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2004 presidential election.

American polymath, a leading writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.

United States Army general. Commander of the United States Central Command from July 2000 and until July 2003. Franks was the leading US general in Afghanistan and also oversaw the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Indonesian terrorist who was convicted and executed for his role in coordinating the Christmas Eve 2000 Indonesia bombings and 2002 Bali bombings.

Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the president of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He also served as prime minister of Iraq from 1979 to 1991 and later from 1994 to 2003.

North Korean politician who was the second supreme leader of North Korea. He led North Korea from the death of his father in 1994 until his own death in 2011

Japanese retired politician who was Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from 2001 to 2006

American teacher, actress, and former United States Army soldier who served in the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a private first class. She was seriously injured when her convoy was ambushed and was captured by Iraqi soldiers shortly afterwards. She was subsequently rescued by U.S. special operations forces on April 1, 2003.

Congolese-American professional basketball player and humanitarian. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association . He is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time.

Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the President of Russia. Putin has held continuous positions as president or prime minister since 1999.

Indian actress who is primarily known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films. The winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant, she later established herself as one of the most popular and influential celebrities in India.

American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.

Canadian actor best known for Speed, the Matrix triology and now as John Wick.

Four-star US general who is the commander of United States Southern Command since 29 October 2021. Prior to that, she was the commanding general of United States Army North from July 2019 to September 2021. From July 2002 to May 2004 she was commander of 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment and served with that unit in Iraq.

American political consultant, policy advisor, and lobbyist. He was Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff during the Bush administration until he resigned on August 31, 2007

British author and philanthropist. She wrote Harry Potter, a seven-volume fantasy series published from 1997 to 2007.

South Korean politician and lawyer who served as the president of South Korea between 2003 and 2008.

American politician who served as the US president from 1933 until his death in 1945.

American politician, government official and businessman who served as Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under president Gerald Ford, and again from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush.

Indonesian terrorist who was convicted and executed for his role in carrying out the Christmas Eve 2000 Indonesia bombings and 2002 Bali bombings.

Austrian and American actor, businessman, filmmaker, politician, and professional bodybuilder best known for his roles in high-profile action movies. He served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011

Japanese singer, songwriter and musician. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen.

American diplomat who was best known for his 2002 trip to Niger to investigate allegations that Saddam Hussein was attempting to purchase yellowcake uranium. His New York Times op-ed piece, "What I Didn't Find in Africa" resulted in the leaking by the Bush/Cheney administration of the identity of his wife Valerie Plame who was a CIA officer