2023 has been a historic year, and these top-five charts are proof. Whether it’s the US Music Charts, the Stock Market, or any other chart, 2023 has seen astonishing performances. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.
The first of the top-five charts comes from the US Music Charts. It’s no surprise that Taylor Swift dominated the first quarter of the year, earning her fifth consecutive number one album. This also marks the second consecutive year she’s earned a coveted spot in the top five. But the real surprise of the year came from newcomer K-Pop group BTS, who made history by becoming the first K-Pop group to hold the top spot on the chart. Their single Dynamite held its spot for an impressive six weeks.
Next up is the Stock Market. While there were a few downturns during the year, the market continued to remain strong throughout, with some analysts predicting that it would reach new heights by the end of the year. Of all the major indices, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw the biggest gains, rising from 28,000 points at the start of the year to over 40,000 points by December. Following on its heels was the S&P 500, which climbed from 4500 points to over 6000 points.
Moving onto the third chart, we have the Domestic Movie Charts. This year has been a big year for Disney, as they’ve dominated the box office with a string of hit movies. Their animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon earned over a billion dollars worldwide, and the re-release of their classic The Lion King grossed an additional billion, making it one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Other big earners include the Spielberg-directed Jurassic Park, which earned a massive $885 million, and the surprise hit Tenet, which pulled in nearly $800 million.
Fourth on the list is the Video Game Charts. This year has been a good one for the gaming industry, with some huge releases like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us Part II making waves. But one of the biggest wins of the year went to the independent studio Crows Crows Crows, whose game The Stanley Parable won the Game of the Year award. It’s an innovative title that successfully blended traditional adventure game-style puzzles with surreal and often funny dialogue.
Finally, the fifth chart on our list covers the Book Charts. This year has seen an impressive lineup of bestsellers, from J.K. Rowling’s latest novel The Ickabog to the nonfiction bestseller The Creator’s Code. Also among the top contenders were The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. But the biggest success story of the year was Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, a YA fantasy novel that raced up the charts and quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
These top-five charts showcase just how much impact the year 2023 has had. It was a year of historical firsts and inspiring success stories that will be remembered for years to come. So congratulations to all the artists, musicians, and novelists who made their mark in 2023.
