Notable Events From 2023
In February, this actor, who has starred in films such as "Die Hard" and "Unbreakable," was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Who is Bruce Willis?
Born in 1969, this actor, best known for playing Chandler on "Friends," passed away at age 54.
Who is Matthew Perry?
This artist was in the headlines throughout the year, especially since she went on her Eras tour and began dating Travis Kelce.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This film, starring Margot Robie and Ryan Gosling, topped the box office charts by making around $636.2 million domestically.
What is "Barbie"?
He broke the NBA's All-Time Scoring record, beating out Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Who is Lebron James?
In July, this businessman and investor notified the public that Twitter would now be called X.
Who is Elon Musk?
Born in 1939, this "Queen of Rock And Roll," who had hits like "What's Love Got To Do With It" and "Proud Mary," died at age 83.
Who is Tina Turner?
This female artist emerged on the rap scene with viral hits such as "Boys A Liar Pt. 2" and "Deli."
Who is Ice Spice?
Based on a popular video game, this hit animated flick, made around $574.9 million domestically.
What is "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"?
This Buffalo Bill's safety returned during this NFL season after having a near-death experience against the Cincinnati Bengals at the beginning of the year.
Who is Damar Hamlin?
In October, a bloody war between Israel and Hamas began when militants broke through this sea enclave strip.
What is the Gaza Strip?
Born in 1926, this legendary singer, who had been nominated for 41 Grammys and had hit songs like "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," passed away at age 96.
Who is Tony Bennett?
This artist's album, "Un Verano Sin Ti," was the most streamed globally.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This film won seven Oscars and had the first Asian to win Best Actress.
What is "Everything Everywhere All At Once"?
This former Heisman trophy winner was selected first in the NFL draft.
Who is Bryce Young?
In June, a tourist submersible by this name lost contact on its way to explore the wreckage of the Titanic.
What is the Titan?
Born in 1940, this longtime Hollywood actor, who was best known for his role as Paulie in the "Rocky" franchise, passed away at age 83.
Who is Burt Young?
Spotify had this Miley Cyrus song as its most streamed, with more than 1.6 billion streams globally.
What is "Flowers"?
At the Oscars, he won Best Actor for his role in the acclaimed movie, "The Whale."
Who is Brendan Fraser?
At just 19 years old, this tennis player won her first Grand Slam championship, being the youngest to do so since Serena Williams.
Who is CoCo Gauff?
In November, this man became the sixth member in history to be expelled from the House of Representatives after it was found that he lied about his entire backstory.
Who is George Santos?
Born in 1944, this former Cincinnati mayor and former talk show host, died at age 79.
Who is Jerry Springer?
This young pop star became one of the most famous artists in the world this year with hit songs such as "Greedy" and "Exes."
Who is Tate McRae?
What is tenth?
This club won the Champions League by defeating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final.
Who are Manchester City?