The George Cross (GC) is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. It is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, specifically 'not in the face of the enemy'.

Nishan-e-Haider (Sign of the Lion) is Pakistan's highest military award. It is awarded exclusively to members of the Armed Forces for acts of greatest heroism or most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, and it has only been awarded posthumously.

Fabio Cannavaro is the only defender to win the Ballon d'Or in the 21st century, winning it in 2006 after leading Italy to World Cup victory.

Travis Head won the Wisden Trophy for his decisive 163 against India in the World Test Championship Final.

Australia opener Usman Khawaja was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2023 after finishing as the highest run-scorer in the format for the year.

Australia captain Pat Cummins was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023, following his success in leading Australia to the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup titles.

Kiran Desai won the 2006 Booker Prize for 'The Inheritance of Loss'. The novel alternates between the Himalayas and New York City, exploring themes of migration and identity.

Margaret Atwood's 'The Testaments' is the sequel to her 1985 classic 'The Handmaid's Tale'. It won the 2019 Booker Prize jointly with Bernardine Evaristo's 'Girl, Woman, Other'.

Marlon Brando refused the award in protest of Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans, sending Sacheen Littlefeather in his place.

When January and February were added to the Roman calendar, they were the last months. To fit the lunar cycle, February was given the fewer remaining days (28), and it was considered an unlucky month used for purification rituals.