What Happened on April 22, 2023

Historical Events

Editor Sacked for AI Interview

Editor of German magazine "Die Aktuelle" sacked after running a so-called interview generated by AI with FI racing driver Michael Schumacher [1]

  • Foreign countries begin evacuating their citizens out of Khartoum, Sudan's capital, as fighting continues to escalate, with WHO and UN saying over 400 people killed and 200,000 fled the country [1]
  • Record outbreak of dengue fever in northwest Argentina kills over 40 people and infects more than 60,000 [1]

Famous Weddings

Simone Biles

American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles (26) weds American NFL football player Jonathan Owens (27) in Houston, Texas

  • Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg (32) marries businessman Nicholas Bagoy (33) at Luxembourg Town Hall [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Barry Humphries, Australian Tony Award-winning comedian, actor and author known for his stage alter egos (Dame Edna Everage, Sir Les Patterson), dies of complications after hip surgery at 89 [1]
  • Len Goodman, British ballroom dancing champion and television personality (Strictly Come Dancing, 2004-16; Dancing with the Stars, 2005-22), dies of bone cancer at 78
  • Mick Loftus, Irish Gaelic footballer (Mayo) and executive (President Gaelic Athletic Association 1985–88), dies at 93
  • Mike Coulman, English rugby union prop (9 Tests England, 1 British & Irish Lions; Moseley RUFC) and rugby league front rower (3 Tests GB, 5 England; Salford RLFC), dies at 78
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About April 22, 2023

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Wish You The Best - Lewis Capaldi