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Year Ender 2023: Most significant world events in 2023
Here are 10 major events that defined the year 2023.
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As 2023 draws to a close, various significant events have shaped the year. Notable occurrences include India surpassing China as the world's most populous country and the Hamas-Israel conflict. Here are some unforgettable events that have unfolded globally in 2023 so far.
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Turkey and Syria Earthquake: In February, Turkey and Syria experienced powerful earthquakes. The initial quake, measuring 7.8 magnitude, struck at 4:15 am, followed by a second one of 7.5 magnitude at 1:24 pm, accompanied by numerous strong aftershocks that led to building collapses. The devastating impact resulted in a death toll of 59,000 in Turkey and 8,000 in Syria. (AFP)
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California Monterey Park Shooting: On January 21, 2023, a mass shooting occurred in Monterey Park, California, United States where a 72-year-old gunman killed eleven people and injured nine others. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with police in Torrance the next day. (AP)
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Twitter Changes to X: Tech billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter last year and changed its name to "X." He initially said he was buying it in April 2022 for a certain price per share, but by July, he wanted to back out. After some ups and downs, he officially became the new owner on October 27, 2022. In July 2023, Musk started calling Twitter "X" and changed its logo on phones. This came after earlier changes to the website and Twitter accounts. (AFP)
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Hamas attacks Israel: On the morning of October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas executed a significant attack on Israel, notable for its unprecedented scale and scope. (REUTERS)
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India Passes China as the World’s Most Populous Country: In 2023, India exceeded China to become the world's most populous country, boasting an estimated population of 1.43 billion people. Projections suggest that India is likely to maintain this status as the most populous country for decades to come. (ANI)
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Cyclone Freddy: This is the longest-lasting recorded tropical cyclone in history that lead to over 1,400 deaths in Malawi, Mozambique and parts of southwest Africa. (AP)
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Titan Submersible Incident: On June 18, 2023, the submersible named Titan, carrying five people, disappeared in international waters in the North Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Communication was lost 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive to the wreck site. (AP)
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