What Happened on September 18, 2023

Historical Events

1 in 10 Japanese is now over the age of 80, with 29.1% over 65 according to new government figures [1]
America and Iran swap five prisoners each in an agreement, that also allowed release of $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue [1]

Trudeau Accuses India of Killing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says “agents of the Indian government” carried out killing of a Sikh community leader, who advocated for Sikh separatism, in British Columbia in June [1]

Fashion journalist Chioma Nnadi named new head of British Vogue - first black woman to head a major fashion magazine

Events in 2023

Famous Divorces

American actress Bijou Phillips (43) files for divorce from American "That '70s Show" actor and convicted rapist Danny Masterson (47) after 11 years of marriage

Ariana Grande

American pop singer Ariana Grande (30) files for divorce from American realtor Dalton Gomez (27) after two years of marriage [1]

Famous Deaths

Henty Boucha, Ojibwa-American NHL and WHA ice hockey forward, 1972-77 (Olympic silver, 1972; Detroit Red Wings and 3 other teams). dies at 72
Marinho Peres, Brazilian soccer defender & captain (15 caps; Portuguesa, Santos, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Galícia) and manager (Botafogo, El Salvador, Belenenses, Sporting, Santos), dies at 76

Died in 2023 2023 Highlights