See also August 23, 2003 - August 2003 - August 25, 2003

• NASA launches the Space Infrared Telescope Facility on a Delta 2 rocket. [1]
• Hurricane Ignacio approaches the coast of Baja California. Harbours and airports close and low-lying areas are evacuated. [2]
• Little League World Series: Tokyo, Japan defeats Boynton Beach, Florida, 10-1. The Tokyo team went undefeated in the tournament, defeating the Saudi Arabia team 17-0, with a perfect game pitched by four Japanese pitchers, and the mercy rule invoked after four innings.