Editing 2023 (section)

=== September ===
[[File:09 September - Percent of global area at temperature records - Global warming - NOAA.svg |thumb |In September 2023, 20% of the earth's surface experienced new record high temperatures ("off the chart", above), raising the ten-year average of record new high temperatures (bold red line) to a new high for Septembers.<ref name=NOAA_Sept>{{cite web |title=Mean Monthly Temperature Records Across the Globe / Timeseries of Global Land and Ocean Areas at Record Levels for September from 1951–2023 |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202309/supplemental/page-3 |website=NCEI.NOAA.gov |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014030010/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202309/supplemental/page-3 |archive-date=14 October 2023 |date=September 2023 |url-status=live}} (change "202309" in URL to see years other than 2023, and months other than 09=September)</ref>]]
* [[September 1]] – [[2023 Singaporean presidential election]]: Economist and former [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore|deputy prime minister]] [[Tharman Shanmugaratnam]] is elected [[President of Singapore|president]] with a vote share of over 70 percent.<ref>{{cite web |title=PE 2023: Ng Kok Song concedes defeat to Tharman after 'clear result' in sample count |url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pe-2023-ng-kok-song-concedes-defeat-tharman-after-clear-result-sample-count-2245601 |access-date=1 September 2023 |website=TODAY |language=en |archive-date=September 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901155819/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pe-2023-ng-kok-song-concedes-defeat-tharman-after-clear-result-sample-count-2245601 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 2]] – The [[ISRO|Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)]] successfully launches [[Aditya-L1]], India's first solar observation mission.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-01 |title=Aditya-L1: India successfully launches its first mission of the Sun |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66643805 |access-date=2023-09-04 |archive-date=September 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902182110/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66643805 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 8]] – [[October 28]] – The [[2023 Rugby World Cup]] is held in [[France]], and [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand]] (the All Blacks) will play [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] in the final at the [[Stade de France]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 15, 2021|title=Australia up to host mini rugby World Cup|url=https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/30718815/australia-host-mini-rugby-world-cup|access-date=January 21, 2020|website=ESPN|archive-date=January 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129000613/https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/30718815/australia-host-mini-rugby-world-cup|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[September 8]] – [[2023 Marrakesh–Safi earthquake]]: A 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes [[Marrakesh–Safi]] province in western [[Morocco]], killing at least 2,960 people and damaging historic buildings.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kasraoui |first1=Safaa |title=Morocco’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,960 |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/09/357935/moroccos-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-2-960 |access-date=4 October 2023 |agency=Morocco World News |date=27 September 2023 |archive-date=October 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005114141/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/09/357935/moroccos-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-2-960 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 9]] – At the [[2023 G20 New Delhi summit|18th G20 summit]] in [[New Delhi]], the [[African Union]] is announced as the 21st permanent member of the [[G20]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-09 |title=G20 includes African Union in historic decision |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-66724117 |access-date=2023-09-09 |archive-date=September 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230909055827/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-66724117 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 10]] – [[Storm Daniel]], a [[Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone]] makes landfall in [[Libya]], killing at least 5,000 people, with a further 10,000 to 100,000 reported missing. In the city of [[Derna, Libya|Derna]] in [[Libya]], two dams [[Derna dam collapses|collapse]], resulting in a quarter of the city being destroyed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/powerful-storm-rolls-through-eastern-libya-killing-least-three-2023-09-11/|title=Eastern Libya authorities say 2,000 dead in flood, thousands missing|first=Ayman|last=Werfali|date=September 12, 2023|via=www.reuters.com|access-date=September 11, 2023|archive-date=September 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911205330/https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/powerful-storm-rolls-through-eastern-libya-killing-least-three-2023-09-11/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[September 14]] – The [[European Central Bank]] (ECB) raises [[eurozone]] interest rates to an all-time high of 4%, amid ongoing inflationary pressures across the continent.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-14 |title=Eurozone interest rates raised to all-time high |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66805855 |access-date=2023-09-14 |archive-date=September 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914224609/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66805855 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 15]] – The [[United Auto Workers]] (UAW) begin [[United Auto Workers strike of 2023|a strike]] against the [[Big Three (automobile manufacturers)|three largest American automakers]], namely [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], [[General Motors]], and [[Stellantis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wayland |first=Michael |date=2023-09-15 |title=UAW members go on strike at three key auto plants after deal deadline passes |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/uaw-strikes-ford-gm-stellantis.html |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=CNBC |language=en |archive-date=September 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230915041200/https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/uaw-strikes-ford-gm-stellantis.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=About 13,000 US auto workers go on strike seeking better wages and benefits |url=https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20230915-about-13-000-us-auto-workers-go-on-strike-seeking-better-wages-and-benefits |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=France 24 |language=en |archive-date=September 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230916002647/https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20230915-about-13-000-us-auto-workers-go-on-strike-seeking-better-wages-and-benefits |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 19]] – [[Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]]: [[Azerbaijan]] launches [[2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh|a military offensive]] against the [[Armenia]]-backed [[Republic of Artsakh]], which ends with a swift [[Azerbaijan|Azerbaijani]] victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirby |first=Paul |date=2023-09-19 |title=Azerbaijan launches operation against Nagorno-Karabakh |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66851975 |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=BBC |language=en-US |archive-date=September 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919112712/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66851975 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[2023 Armenian protests|Protests]] erupt in Armenia, Artsakh announces the dissolution of [[Government of Artsakh|government institutions]], and over 100,000 ethnic [[Armenians]] [[Flight of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians|flee]] [[Nagorno-Karabakh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-28 |title=Why this week's mass exodus from embattled Nagorno-Karabakh reflects decades of animosity |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/nagornokarabakh-ap-armenia-azerbaijan-people-b2420471.html |access-date=2023-09-29 |work=The Independent |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929104250/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/nagornokarabakh-ap-armenia-azerbaijan-people-b2420471.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=28 September 2023 |title=Separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh says it will dissolve itself by January 2024 |language=en |work=AP News |url=https://apnews.com/article/nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijan-armenia-separatist-government-689e9e437f60a92eaca2523d57bc3d42 |url-status=live |access-date=28 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928072944/https://apnews.com/article/nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijan-armenia-separatist-government-689e9e437f60a92eaca2523d57bc3d42 |archive-date=28 September 2023}}</ref>
* [[September 20]] – Archaeologists in [[Zambia]] find the world's [[Kalambo structure|oldest wooden structure]], dating back 476,000 years, consisting of two interlocking wooden logs connected by a notch securing one perpendicular to the other.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World's oldest wooden structure found in Zambia – DW – 09/20/2023 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/worlds-oldest-wooden-structure-found-in-zambia/a-66878895 |access-date=2023-09-20 |website=dw.com |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921015344/https://www.dw.com/en/worlds-oldest-wooden-structure-found-in-zambia/a-66878895 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 21]] – [[Rupert Murdoch]] announces his retirement and passes his businesses on to his son [[Lachlan Murdoch|Lachlan]]. Murdoch led [[News Corp]] and [[Fox Corporation|Fox]], and formerly [[Sky Group]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-07-08 |title=Who is Rupert Murdoch? |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-14078128 |access-date=2023-09-21 |archive-date=September 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921234623/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-14078128 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-21 |title=Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox – CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rupert-murdoch-stepping-down-news-corp-fox-chairman/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921191618/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rupert-murdoch-stepping-down-news-corp-fox-chairman/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 24]] – [[2023 Nigerien crisis]]: French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] announces that France will end its military presence in Niger and will recall its [[Sylvain Itté|ambassador]] from the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/france-niger-military-ambassador-coup-0e866135cd49849ba4eb4426346bffd5|title=President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup|date=September 24, 2023|website=AP News|access-date=September 25, 2023|archive-date=September 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925131356/https://apnews.com/article/france-niger-military-ambassador-coup-0e866135cd49849ba4eb4426346bffd5|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[September 25]] – An estimated 170 people are killed and over 300 are injured during a [[Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot explosion|explosion at a gas station]] in [[Stepanakert]], [[Nagorno-Karabakh]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-29 |title=Death toll in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast jumps to 170 |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66958338 |access-date=2023-09-30 |archive-date=September 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930005849/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66958338 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[September 30]] – [[2023 Slovak parliamentary election]]: [[Direction – Social Democracy|Smer]], under the leadership of former prime minister [[Robert Fico]], wins a plurality of seats in the [[National Council (Slovakia)|National Council]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lopatka |first=Jan |last2=Hovet |first2=Jason |date=2023-10-01 |title=Slovakia's poll winner defies European consensus on Ukraine |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovak-party-ps-says-it-will-still-try-form-coalition-after-fico-win-2023-10-01/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001145029/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovak-party-ps-says-it-will-still-try-form-coalition-after-fico-win-2023-10-01/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Slovakia election: Strongman Robert Fico's return to power – DW – 10/01/2023 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/slovakia-election-strongman-robert-ficos-return-to-power/a-66974208 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=dw.com |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001145523/https://www.dw.com/en/slovakia-election-strongman-robert-ficos-return-to-power/a-66974208 |url-status=live }}</ref>