What Happened on September 12, 2023

Historical Events

Video Music Awards

42nd MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift wins 9, passing Madonna and second only to Beyoncé for career; SZA, and Måneskin also win

Kim Jong-un Arrives in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia on board his armoured train to meet with President Vladimir Putin [1]

Supreme Leader and Dictator of North Korea Kim Jong-un

Biden Impeachment Inquiry

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy opens an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, without a formal House vote, amid some Republican calls to remove McCarthy from leadership [1]

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden

Events in 2023

Famous Deaths

Dominique Colonna, French soccer goalkeeper (13 caps; Stade Français, OGC Nice, Reims) and manager (Cameroon 1965-70), dies at 95
Gordon Kennett, English motorcycle speedway rider (World Pairs C'ship [Malcolm Simmons] 1978; World Championship 1978 runner-up), dies at 70
Jean Boht, English actress (Bread - "Nellie"; Distant Voices; Still Lives), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 91
Roy Kidd, American College Football HOF coach (Eastern Kentucky University 1964-2002, record 314–124–8), dies at 91

Died in 2023 2023 Highlights