Top 10 Biggest Events of 2023

The biggest and most important things to happen in 2023. Feel free to contribute. There will be much more to add as the year progresses.
The Top Ten
The "Barbenheimer" Phenomenon
Titan Submersible Incident

This was a huge tragedy for sea exploration and tourism. The Titan submersible, created by the OceanGate company, was attempting to locate the Titanic but went missing. It took over 4.5 days for the debris to be found. There were five affluent individuals on board, including one aged 19 or above. They are confirmed dead after the submersible imploded from the extreme underwater pressure. Rest in peace to them.

If this disrespectful, futile "tourism" is brought to an end, their deaths will not have been in vain.

Twitter Changes to X
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets Released
The Ukraine War Drags On

It's been going on for two years now. The good news is, it looks like Ukraine is winning, but very slowly.

Where this war of aggression by Russia ends is anyone's guess.

Ukraine is still in crisis due to Russia. These are dark times.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake

This was an absolutely devastating wake-up call for Turkey and Syria. Countless lives were lost in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. It was deadlier than any other worldwide since Haiti in 2010, as well as Turkey's deadliest since 526, and Syria's deadliest since 1822.

What's worse is that it occurred in freezing conditions, and people are likely to get hypothermia due to the lack of homes and shelter, as many were destroyed. This should definitely be above everything else on here at this point. Rest in peace to all the lives lost and prayers for their families, Turkey, and Syria.

The U.S. Speaker of the House Election Fiasco
Pope Benedict XVI's Funeral
All Quiet on the Western Front Wins 7 BAFTAs Including Best Film

It's a shame the Academy Awards embraced wokeness because this movie was superior to the Michelle Yeoh project that won there. At least this Felix Kammerer vehicle received its due at BAFTA.

Hawaiian Wildfires

This is Hawaii's most severe natural disaster in recorded history. One of its islands was in flames, and the city of Maui was affected. The loss of life was unprecedented for Hawaii. Rest in peace to all the lives lost there and prayers for their families.

The Newcomers

? The Death of Cindy Morgan

She was known for her role in the original TRON film. She passed away before New Year's Eve from natural causes related to a condition that had explained her retirement in 2022.

R.I.P. (1954-2023).

? Britney Spears' Retirement

Around mid-October 2023, Britney Spears stated she was done making music due to the trauma from her conservatorship.

She made her statement more clear in January 2024. Her last song was Mind Your Business (with will.i.am) on July 21, 2023. Farewell to the true Princess of Pop.

The Contenders
Coronation of King Charles III

On May 6, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, will be crowned at Westminster Abbey.

We always remember everything having to do with the royals, even if we're not British.

The Death of Steve Harwell
The Death of Lisa Marie Presley

This was such shocking news for the world and especially for her family. The only child of Elvis Presley passed away from cardiac arrest on January 12th, just three weeks before her birthday. She would have turned 55, which is way too young anyway. Rest in peace (1968-2023).

The Brazilian Congress is Stormed by Jair Bolsonaro Supporters
Canada Wildfires

As if California's wildfires weren't bad enough, these are on a whole new level of worse. Canada can't seem to allow fires to be controlled. They sent smoke to New York, making New York's air quality the worst it has been since the 1980s - even worse than after 9/11.

October Hamas Attack on Israel

So disappointing this happened all because of a damn surprise attack. Almost 22,000 Palestinians have already died, and the number may be even higher due to the fact that there are spillovers in other areas and thousands more buried bodies.

This was the worst event of 2023, and the most impactful on the world, possibly even causing a World War III.

Israel has declared war against Hamas after this event. How sad.

Let's all hope that the war won't involve nuclear weapons, or we will all be in serious trouble.

Some Countries Bring Back COVID-19 Restrictions
Damar Hamlin is Hospitalized

He experienced cardiac arrest, which led to his hospitalization. Thankfully, he was given CPR right on time. Lately, most people with cardiac arrest have passed away. It was a miracle for him, his family, and sports.

This caused the first cancellation of an NFL game since the 1980s.

President Trump Gets Indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury

It's good to see that a man who has repeatedly admitted his guilt may finally have justice served.

The Death of Sinead O'Connor

This was such a huge loss for rock 'n' roll. Its best Irish legend left this world on July 26th. She was known for covering Nothing Compares 2 U by Prince and was known as a rebel. Rest in peace (1966-2023).

Mitch McConnell Becomes the Longest-Serving Leader of the U.S. Senate
Revealed Texts from Fox News Hosts Including Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity Prove They Knew the Big Lie Was a Hoax

Fox News admitted that they knew they were peddling lies to boost ratings. While they were openly promoting The Big Lie that the election had been stolen, behind the scenes, they made it clear they knew Joe Biden was the rightfully, legally, and democratically elected President of the United States.

"Sidney Powell is lying by the way. I caught her. It's insane." "It's unbelievably offensive to me. Our viewers are good people and they believe it." - Tucker Carlson

"Sidney is a complete nut. No one will work with her. Ditto with Rudy" - Laura Ingraham

"that whole narrative that Sidney was pushing, I did not believe it for one second" - Sean Hannity

"Please get her fired. Seriously... What the f***? I'm actually shocked... It needs to stop immediately, like tonight. It's measurably hurting the company. The stock price is down. Not a joke." - Tucker Carlson after fellow Fox News correspondent accurately fact checked a tweet from Trump about the Big Lie

"it's remarkable how weak ratings make good journalists do bad things." - Bill Sammon, Fox News senior vice president.

Sweden Wins the Eurovision Song Contest
The Death of Paul Reubens

The actor who played Pee-wee Herman lost a battle with cancer that he kept private for several years. He may have had a controversial moment that impacted his reputation (such as his theater incident), but this wasn't something ignored.

R.I.P. (1952 - 2023).

He commonly played in his alter ego Pee-wee Herman, but he rarely played the role of Cookie Masterson in the You Don't Know Jack TV game show!

The Death of Jimmy Buffett
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