Monday February 08, 2010: on this day

About February 8th, 2010, in brief:

  • Historical events: John Murtha, a US Democratic Representative, is now 77 years old. He died from complications following gallbladder surgery.
  • Day of the week: February 8th, 2010 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: James Dean, Gary Coleman
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: TiK ToK by Ke$ha
  • Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron

More about February 8th, 2010? See below for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 2010.

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What day of the week was February 08, 2010?


February 08, 2010 was a Monday and it was the 39th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2010 can also be written as 2/8/2010 in the US and as 8/2/2010 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2010:

  • John murtha, a us democratic representative, is now 77 years old. he died from complications following gallbladder surgery.
  • Six astronauts aboard the nasa space shuttle endeavour leave florida to complete the installation of the international space station's last two major pieces.
  • An unusual storm in the hindukush mountains, afghanistan, triggers at least 36 avalanches. they bury over 2 miles of roads, kill at least 172 people, and trap over 2,000 travelers.
  • Sudan's president omar al-bashir may still be charged with genocide in darfur
  • Involuntary manslaughter is the charge against dr. conrad murray in connection to the death of michael jackson.
  • After anwar ibrahim's lawyers tried to remove the judge, the sodomy trial against him in malaysia is stopped.
  • With 98% of ballots counted, viktor yanukovych, the ukrainian opposition leader appears to have won the 2010 presidential election.
  • An avalanche in kashmir kills at least 17 indian soldiers.
  • According to the world health organisation, a cholera epidemic that has swept along the north coast of papua new guinea has killed more than 50 people.
  • The first colony of galapagos islands sea-lions has established a colony beyond the islands.
  • The maiden flight of the boeing 747-8 lasts just four hours.
  • The salang tunnel in afghanistan was hit by a series of avalanches that killed 64 people and left at least 400 injured.
  • The world economic forum in davos this year emphasized the importance of reforming the banking system. silvana koch, vice-president of the european parliament, stated that ampquotthere was widespread disapproval at the excessive self-rewarding within the banking sectorampquot.
  • Space shuttle endeavour successfully launched from kennedy space center at 4:44 est. this marks the start of sts-130 which is a two-week mission towards the international space station.
  • Over 2 miles (3.2 km) of road are buried after a storm in the hindu kush mountains of afghanistan triggers a series of avalanches, killing at least 172 people and trapping over 2,000 others.[75]

February 08, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 08, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.91
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $195.69
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.83
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.15

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 89.21 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0754 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0734 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8275 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 121.74 JPY

February 08, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Munich 1860 - Ahlen : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Arles - Caen : 0 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Southend : 2 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Gallipoli - Grosseto : 2 - 2
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February 08, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 08, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:21 am and setting at 01:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 2010.

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Who was born on February 08, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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February 08, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 3 months old,

or 171 months

or 743 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5203 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2010?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 08, 2010.

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February 08, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 2010:

  • John Murtha

    American colonel and politician (b. 1932).

  • Antonio Giolitti
  • Christian Benavides Gastello

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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February 08, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 2010:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 2010:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 8th and February 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2010 was TiK ToK by Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TiK ToK youtube
  2. - Bad Romance
  3. - Bedrock
  4. - Imma Be youtube
  5. - Sexy Chick

February 08, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2010 was It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It Kills Me
  2. - BedRock
  3. - Say Aah
  4. - How Low
  5. - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart

February 08, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 2010 was Dile Al Amor by Aventura, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

February 08, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dile Al Amor
  2. - Ando Bien Pedo
  3. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  4. - Hay Ojitos
  5. - Se Me Va La Voz

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February 08, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 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

February 08, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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:

Past Life

Past Life

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Avi Nesher

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Tiere bis unters Dach

Tiere bis unters Dach

Release year: 2010

Magellan

Magellan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rob York

February 08, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I, Alex Cross by James Patterson

I, Alex Cross

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The #1 BESTSELLING BLOCKBUSTERCan Alex Cross overcome his most personal and chilling case? Alex Cross is pulled out of family celebration to learn the shocking news that a loved relative was brutally murdered.

The Wolf At The Door by Jack Higgins

The Wolf At The Door

By:

Sean Dillon has an idea about who it is when someone targets members of an elite intelligence unit called "the Prime Minister's Private Army" and all their associates.

Stones Into Schools by Greg Mortenson

Stones Into Schools

By:

The continuing story of a determined humanitarian's efforts promote peace through education, as told by the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea. Greg Mortenson tells the dramatic first-person account.

Impact by Douglas Preston

Impact

By:

Wyman Ford is the secret agent in Douglas Preston's Impact. He will be leading a secret expedition to Cambodia to find strangely beautiful gems that are not of this world.

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

By:

Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, responds unexpectedly to a summons to appear in the U.S. Capitol Building. The building is occupied by a strange object, which has been carefully encoded with five symbols.

February 08, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 08, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

1378 (km)

1378 (km)

Genre: First-person shooter

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline

Platform: iOS, Mac OS X, Android, Symbian^3, Mobile phone, WebOS, BlackBerry PlayBook, Bada 2.0

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

Pac-Man Championship Edition

Pac-Man Championship Edition

Platform: Android Xbox Live Arcade iOS PlayStation Portable PlayStation 3 Nintendo 3DS J2ME Roku Maemo 5

Genre: Maze, Arcade

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Dante's Inferno

Dante's Inferno

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Hack and slash, action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Dance Evolution

Dance Evolution

Platform: Xbox 360, Arcade

Genre: Music, Rhythm, Exercise

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on February 08, 2010?

On February 08, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 2010?

On February 08, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 2010?

On February 08, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 2010?

February 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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