Quiz of the Year 2023 - fifty questions

On August 24, who won the Chess World Cup Championship?

On February 1, who announced his retirement from the NFL? He is regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks ever.

Oct 12 - Taylor Swift's concert film premiered in Los Angeles. What is the name of her successful tour this year?

On March 7, UN Secretary General António Guterres said equality was how many years away?

In March, which film won Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards?

On January 19, the leader of New Zealand announced she was stepping down after five and a half years. What is her name?

In August, more than 100 schools in the UK were told they couldn't open because of RAAC. What does RAAC stand for?

On September 11, Van Gogh's stolen painting 'The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring' was returned...in what bag?

On September 27, scientists at CERN proved that antimatter falls down and not up.

Which is the Oxford word of the year for 2023?

'Barbie' premiered on July 9. Which actor played Ken?

Which country won the women's World Cup football in August?

A song by Kate Bush hit a billion streams on Spotify after appearing in 'Stranger Things'. What is the song called?

On August 26, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected to a second term. What is his nickname?

In Nov, the UK's Supreme Court rules Conservative government policy to send asylum seekers to which country is illegal?

On May 15, who became the oldest 'Sports Illustrated' cover model?

In November, which group's protesters were arrested after smashing the glass covering a Diego Velázquez painting?

Microsoft completed the biggest buyout in gaming history, buying the company who make 'Call of Duty'. Which company?

On April 16, Broadway's longest-running show closed after a record 13,981 performances. What was it called?

What Year Is It?

On January 22, the Chinese New Year began. Which animal is it the year of?

Which Saudi Arabian Football Club did Ronaldo join on January 3?

In March, King Charles III made his first state visit - to which country?

On May 3, who made Premier League history by scoring 35 goals in a single season?

In November, who became the British Foreign Secretary seven years after resigning as Prime Minister?

The 28th United Climate Change Conference (COP) was held in which country in December 2023?

On July 15, Lionel Messi signed for which American football club?

In May, which US Vice President became the 1st woman to deliver commencement address at US Military Academy graduation.

On July 5, Meta launched a new social media app. What was it called?

Which actor was accidentally run over with a snowplow in January this year, breaking more than 30 of his bones?

On March 23, Harry Kane became England's highest goal scorer. Which player did he overtake?

In July a new phenomenon was born when people wanted to see both Barbie and Oppenheimer. Which word describes it?

Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest on May 13?

On June 9, who resigned as a member of Parliament of the UK just before the release of the report on lockdown parties?

At the 65th Grammy Awards, who won best album?

In January, Prince Harry published his memoir. What was its title?

On February 20, President Joe Biden visited Ukraine. What is Joe Biden's middle name?

Rupert Murdoch retired from the Fox and News Corp boards in September. Which TV show is based on Murdoch's life?

On January 29, who won his 10th Australian Open Tennis Tournament?

On May 4, which Star Wars actor received a a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

In September, Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested for the 1996 murder of which rapper?

Who broke the record for most consecutive F1 wins in a season?

On April 6, the Guinness World Record was broken for the largest afro. What was the measurement?

On October 6, which athlete became the the most decorated gymnast ever with 34 world and Olympic medals?

On February 12, which team won Super Bowl LVII?

On April 4 2023, which country became the 31st member of NATO?

A new Beatles song was released this month - what is it called?

On July 16, who won the Wimbledon Tennis Championship?

In March, the French protested against raising the pension age from 62 to what age?

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?