What Happened on August 24, 2023

Historical Events

BRICS meeting of emerging nations in South Africa agrees to invite six new nations to join, in attempt to balance global power of the US and Europe [1]
FIFA opens disciplinary case against Luis Rubiales, head of Spanish football, for kissing a player on the lips during celebrations for the Spanish women's World Cup win [1]

Trump Gets a Mug Shot

Former US President Donald Trump surrenders at Fulton County Jail, to be arrested on charges stemming from his attempts to alter 2020 Georgia election, and gets a mug shot [1]

45th US President, Businessman and TV Personality Donald Trump

Chess World Cup

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen defeats Indian teenager Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in a tiebreak to win his first Chess World Cup championship [1]

Events in 2023

Famous Deaths

Arleen Sorkin, American actress (Days of Our Lives - "Calliope Jones"; America's Funniest Videos, 1990-92), and screenwriter, dies at 67
Bernie Marsden, English rock and blues guitarist and songwriter (Whitesnake - "Fool for Your Loving"; "Here I Go Again"), dies at 72
Bray Wyatt, American pro wrestler (WWE Championship 2017, Smackdown & Raw Tag Team C'ships), dies of a heart attack at 36
George Montgomery, American drag racer (7 x NHRA national title gas class; Motorsports HOF of America), dies at 90

Died in 2023 2023 Highlights