What Happened on September 16, 2023

Historical Events

  • New economic corridor to rival Chinese Belt and Road Initiative - the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor announced at G20 summit in New Delhi [1]
  • Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board of directors after disparaging remarks about female and Black musicians [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Arild Hetleøen, Norwegian soccer central defender (4 caps; SK Brann), dies at 80
  • Lionel Morgan, Australian rugby league winger (3 Tests; first Indigenous Australian to play in a recognised RL Test), dies at 85
  • Ron Barassi, Australian Football HOF ruck rover (6×VFL Premierships Melbourne FC, Carlton FC) and coach (4×VFL Premierships; Melbourne, Carlton, North Melbourne, Sydney), dies after a fall at 87
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About September 16, 2023

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo

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