Friday January 01, 2010: on this day

January 01, 2010 was the 1st day of the year 2010, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 01, 2010 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 2010, who was born and died on January 01, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2010, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Glory Daze) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2010?


January 01, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2010 can also be written as 1/1/2010 in the US and as 1/1/2010 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2010 in January 2010 calendar

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January 01, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2010:

  • At a lakki marwat volleyball tournament, a suicide bomber explodes his car, injuring 100 others and killing 105.
  • During a celebration of the new year, at least 18 farc rebels were killed in an air strike by the colombian air force south of the country.
  • According to a study, teenagers who stay up late to go to sleep are more likely to experience depression and suicidal thoughts.
  • A mudslide that struck ilha grande, an island resort close to angra dos reis in brazil left at least 19 dead and five others injured. other large numbers were also killed in brazil.
  • Schwann cells are believed to be the source of devil facial tumor disease, which has led to a 60% decline in tasmanian devil population over the past decade.
  • An arrest warrant is issued by a cambodian court for sam rainsy, an opposition leader, because he failed to appear in court due to a dispute over vietnam's border.
  • Spain replaces sweden as the presidency of the council of the european union.
  • Russians are shocked by the cartoon that mocks dmitry medvedev (and vladimir putin) who are shown dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments.
  • China and the association of southeast asian nations, (asean), launch a free trade area.
  • 2010 lakki marwat suicide bombing: more than 95 people are killed and more than 100 are injured. twenty houses were also destroyed when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a lakki marwat volleyball match.
  • In its annual new year editorial, north korea calls on the united states to end hostilities and for a nuclear-free korean peninsula.
  • A suicide car bomber detonates at a volleyball tournament in lakki marwat, pakistan, killing 105 and injuring 100 more.

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January 01, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 93.0 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0517 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0351 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 133.51 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.8863 GBP

January 01, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Eastbourne Borough - Crawley Town : 0 - 2
  • Grays - Ebbsfleet : 0 - 3
  • Hayes & Yeading - AFC Wimbledon : 1 - 0
  • Stevenage - Cambridge : 4 - 1
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January 01, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 01, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 2010 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 2010.

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Who was born on January 01, 2010?


Famous people born on January 01, 2010:

  • Keymon Oshawa

    Keymon Oshawa is the main character of the Japanese anime series Keymon Oshawa.

  • Saanvi Nijhawan

    Indian child actress known for her role in the film 'Gippi'.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 27 days old,

or 742 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5200 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2010?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2010.

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January 01, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2010:

  • Bettymae Jumper

    First female chief of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

  • Shalva Nikvashvili

    Notable Georgian painter known for his unique artistic style.

  • Yvonne Tell

    Yvonne Tell was a French dancer and choreographer who performed with the Paris Opera Ballet.

  • Peggy Hutchinson

    A stage and film actress who had a successful career in the mid-20th century.

  • Avo Kittask

    Avo Kittask was an Estonian composer known for his classical and film music compositions.

  • Hara Patnaik

    Indian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.

  • Kumari Nritya

    Kumari Nritya was a renowned Indian classical dancer who specialized in the Bharatanatyam dance form.

  • Berel Povarsky

    Berel Povarsky was a prominent Rosh Yeshiva (dean) of the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, Israel.

  • Jaan Kalevi

    Finnish wrestler who achieved great success in his career.

  • Helane Rosenberg

    Helane Rosenberg was a prominent educator and activist who worked to promote social justice and civil rights.

  • Bharat Bhushan

    Bharat Bhushan was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Delhi.

  • Alyan Alayli

    A Syrian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Chandrika Devi

    Indian classical dancer and choreographer.

  • Lester Hutchinson

    Lester Hutchinson was a British journalist and broadcaster who worked for the BBC for many years.

  • Eleftherios Katsaros

    Eleftherios Katsaros was a Greek athlete who competed in the discus throw.

  • Alyda Norén

    Alyda Norén was a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Sten Carlsson

    Sten Carlsson was a Swedish photographer known for his documentary and portrait work.

  • Fatemah Amiri

    Fatemah Amiri was an Iranian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Gedalya Schwartz

    An Israeli rabbi who served as the Chief Rabbi of Haifa and was a prominent figure in the religious Zionist movement.

  • Davari Kamali

    Davari Kamali was an Iranian poet and writer known for his contributions to Persian literature.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

January 01, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

January 01, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Pinball

Marvel Pinball

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN), Android, Nintendo 3DS, iOS, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, PC

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Zen Studios

Bit.Trip Runner

Bit.Trip Runner

Platform: Wii, Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo 3DS, Linux

Genre: Platform, music

Publisher: Aksys Games (Wii, 3DS) Gaijin Games (PC)

Archetype

Archetype

Platform: iOS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Villain, LLC

All Round Hunter

All Round Hunter

Platform: Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Shooting, hunting

Publisher: 505 Games

Pac-Man Party

Pac-Man Party

Platform: Wii Nintendo 3DS Windows Phone 7

Genre: Party game

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

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Who was the US President on January 01, 2010?

On January 01, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2010?

On January 01, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2010?

On January 01, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for January 2010?

January 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 2010 calendar looked like.

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