What Happened on September 24, 2023

Historical Events

Sports History

Ai Mori wins a gold medal in lead climbing at the IFSC World Cup in Wujiang, China

France Withdraws Support for Niger

French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will withdraw its ambassador and 1,500 troops from Niger, in the wake of a coup [1]

  • NASA's OSIRIS-REX mission to retrieve space rock from the asteroid Bennu successfully returns to earth, landing in Utah [1]
  • Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Finca Cortesin, Casares, Andalusia, Spain: Europe wins 3rd straight title; retains trophy after 14-14 tie with Team USA; Carlota Ciganda undefeated for Europe (4-0)

Taylor Swift Attends Chiefs Game

Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, amid rumours she is dating player Travis Kelce [1]


Famous Deaths

  • Keith Baxter, Welsh actor (Chimes at Midnight; Killing Time; Barretts at Wimpole Street), dies at 90
  • Tim Foley, American football defensive back (Super Bowl VII, VIII; Pro Bowl 1979; Miami Dolphins), dies at 75
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About September 24, 2023

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Slime You Out - Drake Featuring SZA
  • UK #1 Song: Paint the Town Red - Doja Cat