References 2023 puzzle

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Oppenheimer vs. Barbie

This is the central theme of the puzzle.

Kiss from Spanish Federation President to Player

Mathieu van der Poel and Lotty Kopecky both become world cycling champions

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) reaches its closest approach to Earth: 42 million km. It is the first time it can be seen from Earth since Neanderthals.

Jair Bolsonaro

Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the National Congress, the Federal Supreme Court and the Planalto Palace in Brasilia.

The last Boeing 747

The very last Boeing 747 produced left the production line in Everett on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and will be delivered as a freighter to the cargo airline Atlas Air on Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Coronation of Charles III

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is officially crowned, as is Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey

Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine

Submarine Titan Implodes

Charles Sabbe

Karel Sabbe sets a new record on the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail Record)

Tina Turner has passed away

Berlusconi dies

Sinead 'O Connor Passes Away

Twitter becomes X

All over the puzzle you can find these birds. You can also see a big X in the blue circle in the middle

Hollywood writers strike

Google turns 25

Footballers to the Middle East

Many footballers follow the money and move to the Middle East.

Messi goes to Inter Miami

Messi wins his 8th Ballon d'Or

An unprecedented achievement in the world of football.

Chinese espionage

Chinese spy balloons are discovered.

Finland joins NATO

Luca Brecel becomes world snooker champion

The hottest day ever

July 3, 2023 is the warmest day ever recorded.

Greek forest fires

Thousands of residents evacuated on Greek island of Rhodes due to severe forest fires

Jamboree

Due to the approach of a typhoon, all 40,000 scouts at the 25th World Jamboree in South Korea are moved from the camp site to the capital Seoul, where the World Jamboree will continue.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce become the most famous couple in the world.

Best film

Everything Everywhere All at Once wins the Oscar for Best Picture.

Eurovision

Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Tattoo'. Singer Loreen wins the contest for the 2nd time.

Tarkastaya

Clouseau will give a surprise performance at Pukkelpop under the name 'Tarkastaja'.

Farmers protest

Farmers across the country are on strike in response to the nitrogen policy

Pie de Nata

Portuguese Pastei de Nata wins the award for the tastiest pastry of 2023

ChatGPT

ChatGPT and AI (Artificial Intelligence) is starting to make a strong advance. You can see the ChatGPT logo in the big blue circle

Belgian Cats win the European Championship

You see the logo of the Belgian Cats

Mug shot Donald Trump

On August 24, 2023, a 'mugshot' will be taken of Donald Trump

Mathew Perry Passes Away

On October 28, 2023, Chandler from Friends passes away. You see the iconic sofa from Central Perk.

Attack on Swedish football supporters

In Brussels, 2 Swedish football fans die after an attack. A 3rd victim survives the attack.

Biggest pizza

In Italy, the world record for the largest pizza is broken. It is about 1300 square meters in size.

Chinese space station

China launches its own space station.

Fremantle Highway Fire

A major fire breaks out on the Fremantle Highway cargo ship in the North Sea, close to the Dutch Wadden Island of Ameland

Women's World Cup

For the first time, Belgium takes part in the Women's World Cup. The United States wins.

Cryptocurrencies

The crypto market is reviving. After a difficult period in 2022, the cryptocurrency experienced a significant revival in 2023.

Biles II

Simon Biles performs an 'impossible' gymnastics routine. The routine is named after her and is called 'Biles II'

Renewable energy

The number of jobs in renewable energy has almost doubled over the past decade.

TikTok banned in multiple countries

Due to security concerns, TikTok was banned in several countries, including India and the US, in 2023.

Pipigate

Vincent van Quickenborne, then Minister of Justice, urinates on a police van during a party at his home.

Burning man walks in the water

Artemis II

The first manned flight around the moon since the Apollo program.

Palestine - Israel

A war breaks out between Israel and Palestine. The entire text around the circle refers to this terrible war