Wednesday October 06, 2010: on this day

October 06, 2010 was the 279th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 06, 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 October 06, 2010, who was born and died on October 06, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Gigantic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 2010?


October 06, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 279th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 2010 can also be written as 10/6/2010 in the US and as 6/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 06, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 2010:

  • Roy halladay pitched the cincinnati reds' second no-hitter during game 1 in the nlds.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 06, 2010
  • Thai authorities accuse anti-government red shirts in thailand of being behind the bomb blast that left bangkok killing at least three people.
  • Unarmed gunmen set fire to 40 trucks transporting oil for nato forces fighting in afghanistan, quetta and nowshera in pakistan. they also killed a truck driver. this attack and others were claimed by the tehreek-etaliban. this attack was the sixth on convoys carrying supplies to afghanistan since pakistan shut down a crucial border crossing almost a whole week ago. (ap via msnbc). (reuters).
  • Yemen attacks
  • Three people are injured when a british embassy car is attacked in sanaa. (channel news asia) (yemen observer),
  • Outside the omv compound in sanaa, an austrian oil company omv shoots a frenchman.
  • Both attacks are being blamed on al-qaeda militants.
  • The 15th pusan international film festival began in pusan, south korea.
  • Seamus heaney, an irish poet, wins the forward poetry prize.
  • An autopsy revealed that gary coleman, a united states actor, died in an accident in salt lake city.
  • Two fireworks containers exploded in hanoi near the my dinh national stadium. three people were also injured.
  • A helicopter crash that occurred in tajikistan east of dushanbe has claimed the lives of at least 25 soldiers.
  • Floods in china cause 1 death, 3 injuries, and 33,000 evacuations in hainan province.
  • Flash floods in eastern indonesia kill at least 75 people.
  • Ajka alumina plant accident:
  • It will take hungary at least one year to clean up the worst chemical accident, according to its environment minister.
  • Hungary launches a criminal investigation into this incident.
  • In a major fire at vishwas nagar in india, a firefighter was killed and 17 others were injured.
  • At least seven people were injured when tornadoes struck bellemont, arizona in southwest america.
  • 46 ecuadorian police officers were arrested for their involvement in the uprising of last week.
  • A federal court of canada judge rejected a request from francophone groups outside quebec to reverse the conservative government's decision not to continue the longform census.
  • Agents from the united states federal bureau of investigation arrest several puerto rico police officers who are accused of helping drug traffickers.
  • In relation to the alleged corruption of the reserve bank of australia's currency subsidiary, law enforcement agencies from australia, australia, spain, and the united kingdom conduct raids.
  • A third soldier kills two turkish soldiers in mugla, a southwestern province.
  • After two years in prison, birtukan mideksa, an ethiopian opposition leader from the unity for democracy and justice has been released from jail.
  • China's climate negotiator xie zhenhua states that the country's voluntary efforts supported by its own resources and technologies only accept ampquotnon-invasiveampquot international consultation and analysis at the unfccc meeting in tianjin, china.
  • Akira suzuki, ei-ichi negishi, and richard f. heck win the 2010 nobel prize in chemistry in chemistry for their innovative ways of linking carbon atoms together. (nobel prize),
  • John w. henry, owner of the boston red sox, agrees to buy liverpool f.c. the deal is still subject to final approval. (boston.com),
  • An explosion in the azmat khhel area of bannu caused one person to be killed and two other people to be injured.
  • Yemen attacks: three people are injured when a british embassy car is set on fire in sanaa. (channel news asia), (yemen observer), afp via google news. a frenchman is killed outside omv compound in sanaa. (reuters via the new york times) both attacks are being blamed on suspected al-qaeda militants.
  • The president of the united states barack obama awarded robert james miller, a medal of honor posthumously for his "conspicuous gallantry...at risk of life above the call of duty" during the war in afghanistan. this was on january 25, 2008.
  • Accident at the ajka alumina plants: it will take hungary at least one year and several hundred million dollars to clean up what its environment minister calls the worst chemical accident in hungary's history. (bbc). hungary opens an investigation into the incident.
  • Floods in central vietnam kill at least 39 people.
  • South korea and the european union sign an agreement for free trade.
  • New york is the site of the first civil trial for a former guantanamo bay prisoner by the united states. his lawyers claim that ahmed ghailani, a tanzanian national, was tortured.
  • According to an international monetary fund report, china's gross domestic products (gdp) will rise by 10.5 percent in 2010, and 9.6 percent in 2011. this is ahead of other major economies.
  • The appeals by pakistan cricket players salman butt and mohammad amir regarding spot-fixing during their tour of england are scheduled for october 30th and 31.
  • Roy halladay, of the philadelphia phillies, throws a no hitter against the cincinnati reds. this makes him the first major league baseball pitcher who has thrown a no hitter in postseason play since don larsen’s perfect game in 1956 world series.
  • Instagram, a mainstream photo-sharing application, is founded.

October 06, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 06, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 06, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.18
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $289.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $136.88

Exchange Rates on October 06, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 82.91 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0108 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9619 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.689 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 115.455 JPY

October 06, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Varese - Novara : 3 - 1
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October 06, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 06, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 06, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 06, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 October 06, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 06:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 2010.

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Who was born on October 06, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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October 06, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 13 days old,

or 701 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4913 days old,

if you were born on October 06, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 2010?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 06, 2010.

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October 06, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 2010:

  • Colette Renard

    French singer and actress, who is closely linked to the title character in the musical irma la douce.

  • Antonise Kamerling

    Antonise Kamerling was a Dutch actor who gained fame for his roles in film and television.

  • Rhys Isaac

    South african-australian author and historian (d. 2010).

  • Jean Debuf
  • Salvatore Galletti
  • Rhys Llywelyn Isaac
  • Giorgio Sereni
  • Sergio Calore
  • Piet Wijn

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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October 06, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 06, 2010:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 4th and October 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 06, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

October 06, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just The Way You Are
  2. - Teenage Dream youtube
  3. - Love The Way You Lie
  4. - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love
  5. - Dynamite

October 06, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

October 06, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 06, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Deuces
  2. - Bottoms Up
  3. - Love All Over Me
  4. - There Goes My Baby
  5. - Fancy

October 06, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

October 06, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 06, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  3. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  4. - Al Diablo Lo Nuestro
  5. - I Like It

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October 06, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 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

October 06, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:

Gigantic

Gigantic

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Matt Aselton

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Outsourced

Outsourced

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Jeffcoat

Nikita

Nikita

Release year: 2010

Country: United States of America

Hellcats

Hellcats

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Robert F. Slatzer

October 06, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 06, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Warmth Of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth Of Other Suns

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Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, chronicles in this masterwork an epic and beautifully written story about one of America's great untold stories: the decades-long migration by black citizens from the South.

Getting To Happy by Terry McMillan

Getting To Happy

By:

From the author of WAITING to EXHALE... Best friends Savannah, Gloria and Bernadine have experienced many broken relationships, concessions and lessons from taking happiness for granted.

The Postcard Killers by James Patterson, Liza Marklund

The Postcard Killers

By:

Jacob Kanon, a NYPD detective, is taking a tour through Europe's most beautiful cities. He doesn't just see the beautiful sights, he also views each museum, cathedral and cafe through the eyes his daughter's killer.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

Bad Blood by John Sandford

Bad Blood

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Two bodies in two days. One is murder. One is murder. The other is suicide. Virgil Flowers had no idea that he would be drawn into the dark history of the Virgil Flowers.

October 06, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 06, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Universe

Lego Universe

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Massively multiplayer online

Publisher: The Lego Group

Cosmos X2

Cosmos X2

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Saturnine Games

8-Bit Rebellion!

8-Bit Rebellion!

Platform: 8-Bit Rebellion!: iOS 8-Bit Rebellion! HD: iOS (iPad only)

Genre: Action-adventure MMORPG

Publisher: Artificial Life, Inc.

Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers

Platform: Mobile Phone

Genre: Minigames

Death By Cube

Death By Cube

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Square Enix

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Who was the US President on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 October 2010?

October 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2010 calendar looked like.

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