November 23

In 2019, the last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, named Imam, passed away, marking the official extinction of this critically endangered species in the country.

In 2018, the founders of the renowned Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana issued an apology after facing backlash over a series of controversial advertisements on social media. These ads, intended to promote a fashion show in Shanghai, China, ultimately led to the event's cancellation.

In 2015, Blue Origin made history when its New Shepard space vehicle became the first rocket to successfully achieve spaceflight and execute a controlled, vertical landing back on Earth. This groundbreaking milestone marked a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.

In 2011, during the Arab Spring uprising, Yemen experienced 11 months of intense protests that culminated in President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreeing to a power transfer deal to his vice president. In exchange for the transition, Saleh received legal immunity, marking a significant turning point in Yemen's political landscape.

2010 Yeonpyeong Bombardment: A devastating North Korean artillery attack on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea, resulted in the tragic deaths of two civilians and two marines.

In 2009, the Maguindanao massacre took place in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Philippines, where 58 individuals opposing Andal Ampatuan Jr. were tragically kidnapped and murdered. This devastating event remains one of the most infamous cases of political violence in the region's history.

In 2007, the MS Explorer, a cruise liner with 154 passengers onboard, sank in the Antarctic Ocean near the South Shetland Islands after colliding with an iceberg. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in this maritime incident off the coast of Argentina.

In 2006, a devastating series of bombings in Sadr City claimed the lives of at least 215 individuals and injured 257 others, marking it as the second deadliest sectarian attack since the onset of the Iraq War in 2003. This tragic event highlighted the ongoing violence and turmoil in the region.

In 2005, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history by being elected as the president of Liberia, becoming the first woman to lead a country in Africa. Her groundbreaking election marked a significant milestone for women's leadership and representation in politics across the continent.

In 2004, the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious structure in Georgia, was officially consecrated, becoming a significant landmark in the nation's spiritual and architectural heritage.