What Happened on October 30, 2023

Historical Events

Ballon d'Or

FIFA Ballon d'Or: Argentina and Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi wins his record 8th award from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland; Spanish World Cup MVP Aitana Bonmati took out the women's award

Magic Johnson Makes a Billion

Former basketball player Magic Johnson is the fourth athlete to become a billionaire (after Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Tiger Woods), according to Forbes [1]

Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for a ceasefire with Hamas, saying “this is a time for war” amid Israeli ground forces moving into the Gaza strip [1]

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu

AI Executive Order

US President Joe Biden signs the country's first AI executive order, with directives for US federal agencies use of AI [1]

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden

US Union United Auto Workers reaches potential agreement to end six-week strike following ones with Ford and Stellantis [1]

Events in 2023

Famous Deaths

Frank Howard, American baseball utility (4 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1963 LA Dodgers; NL Rookie of the Year 1960) and manager (SD Padres, NY Mets), dies at 87
Vladimir Markelov, Russian gymnast (Olympic gold team 1980, silver 1976; World C'ship gold team 1979, silver 1974), dies at 66

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