Do You Know What 2023 Brought? - End of the Year Trivia Quiz

The film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directed by  Daniel Kwan won the Best Picture award at the 2023 Academy Awards, gaining critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.

The film that passed $1 billion at the global box office in August 2023 was "Barbie." Its director, Greta Gerwig, made history as the first solo female filmmaker to achieve this remarkable milestone.

On January 3rd, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, reportedly signing a deal with "the biggest salary ever in football." This move came after he left Manchester United and publicly criticized the club.

In 2023, the World Health Organization declared the global eradication of polio, marking a major milestone in the history of public health efforts.

In 2023, Apple became the first company ever to achieve a market capitalization of $3 trillion, solidifying its position as the most valuable company in the world.

Norway's system closely resembles universal basic income, as it operates as a welfare state, providing all Norwegian residents with access to education, universal healthcare, and financial support through social security or benefits.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has chosen to grant the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Narges Mohammadi. She is being honored for her efforts to combat the subjugation of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights and liberty for all. Her courageous battle has incurred significant personal sacrifices.

Iceland became the first country to achieve 100% renewable energy consumption in 2023, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable development and clean energy sources.

In 2023, the aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin successfully tested a hypersonic aircraft capable of traveling at Mach 5. This means the aircraft can reach speeds five times the speed of sound. Hypersonic aircraft are known for their incredible speed and potential applications in military and commercial aviation. The successful test represents a significant milestone in the development of advanced aerospace technology and could lead to the future deployment of hypersonic vehicles for various purposes, including rapid travel and military capabilities.

On May 3, 2023, Ajay Banga was elected as the President of the World Bank. His nomination was put forth by U.S. President Joe Biden. Ajay Banga assumed a prominent role in leading the World Bank after his election.

D-Wave asserted that they had created quantum annealing technology and unveiled their product named D-Wave One. The company contended that this marked the inaugural commercially accessible quantum computer.

Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide in 2023, taking a progressive step towards drug reform.

NVIDIA, a well-known technology giant recognized for its highly advanced graphical processor units (GPUs), achieved a remarkable milestone by joining the prestigious trillion-dollar club on May 30, 2023.

Facebook crossed a significant milestone in 2023 by reaching 4 billion monthly active users, solidifying its position as the most widely used social media platform worldwide.