What Happened on November 30, 2022

Historical Events

Artificial intelligence Chatbot ChatGPT prototype released by A.I. lab OpenAI, able to answer complex questions, write poetry and mimic some human emotions [1]
Chinese authorities ease some COVID-19 restrictions in cities including Guangzhou after days of protests [1]

Spotify Most Streamed

Harry Styles single "As It Was" is the most streamed song globally for Spotify in 2022 with Bad Bunny their most listened-to artist [1]

UK Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Katherine arrive in Boston for a US royal visit the same day a former lady-in-waiting resigns in a racism row [1]
UNESCO announces new additions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including the French Baguette, oral traditions of calling camels in the Middle East, and tea practices in China [1] [2]

Hakeem Jeffries

US House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as the first Black House Minority leader, replacing Nancy Pelosi [1]

Events in 2022

Famous Deaths

Christine McVie (1943-2022)

British rock keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter (Fleetwood Mac, 1970-98, 2014-2022 - "Don't Stop"; "You Make Loving Fun"; solo - "Got A Hold On Me"), dies at 79 [1]

Jiang Zemin (1926-2022)

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (1989-2002) and President of the People's Republic of China (1993-2003), dies of leukemia and multiple organ failure at 96

John Hadl, American College Football HOF quarterback (Uni of Kansas; 4 x AFL All-Star; Pro Bowl 1972, 73; First Team All Pro 1973; AFL C'ship 1963; SD Chargers; LA Rams), dies at 82
Murray Halberg, New Zealand athlete (Olympic gold 5000m 1960; WR 2 miles: 8:30.0 1961; WR 3 miles: 13.10.0 1961), dies at 89

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