2023 in Arizona

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The following is a list of events of the year 2023 in Arizona .

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The following is a list of events of the year 2024 in Arizona.

References

  1. "Small plane crashes into mountain in central Arizona, killing 2". AP News. 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. "One killed, 56 injured as bus rolls over near Grand Canyon". Reuters . August 1, 2023.
  3. "Arizona Governor Extreme Heat Wave". August 11, 2023.
  4. McCullough, Andy. "Diamondbacks rally to defeat Phillies, win improbable NL pennant; will face Rangers in World Series". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-10-29.