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Events on Wednesday 9 July 2003 1
2003Pirates of the Caribbean releasedDisney ride becomes a blockbuster franchisePirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, based on a Disney theme-park ride, was a surprise critical and commercial success. Johnny Depp's performance as Captain Jack Sparrow earned an Academy Award nomination and launched a long-running film series.