Thursday July 08, 2010: on this day

July 08, 2010 was the 189th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 08, 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 July 08, 2010, who was born and died on July 08, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. California Gurls by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Twisted) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 8th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 08, 2010?


July 08, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 189th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 2010 can also be written as 7/8/2010 in the US and as 8/7/2010 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 08, 2010:

  • The solar impulse completes the first 24-hour flight of a solar-powered plane.
  • A series of bombings occurred during the three-day shia pilgrimage in iraq to the mausoleum musa kadhim. at least 70 people were killed and 300 others were injured.
  • Nicanor faeldon is a fugitive rebel captain from the philippines. he was accused of participating in the oakwood mutiny and has turned himself in after three long years.
  • One person is killed when a bomb explodes in the engine and coach of an indian passenger train.
  • The palestinian authority asks president barack obama to eliminate tax breaks for american donations to jewish settlements on the west bank.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of the united nations, recalls his envoy to sri lanka and closes the office due to protests about a panel that investigated war crimes.
  • Guillermo farinas, a cuban dissident, has ended a 134-day hunger strike. the cuban government released 52 political prisoners.
  • Cnn's veteran middle east editor octavia nasr writes on twitter that she ampquotrespectedampquot the recently deceased lebanese grand ayatollah mohammad hussein fadlallah. cnn promptly removes the comment from twitter and fires nasr.
  • Amnesty international urges israel to lift its gaza strip blockade after israel removes all restrictions on consumer goods.
  • David lloyd johnston, president of the university of waterloo is named canada's next governor-general. he will succeed michaelle jean as canada's next governor general in september.
  • After he claimed that the war in afghanistan was an ampquotwar of obama's choosingampquot, united states republican party chairman michael steele refused to resign.
  • In two cases, us federal judge joseph louis tauro ruled that a federal ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional because it interfered with the state's right of defining marriage.
  • Brazilian footballer bruno fernandes de souza gives in to police for the disappearance of his mistress.
  • Russian spy ring in the united states
  • In exchange for 4 people being held for allegedly having contact with western intelligence agencies, the spies will be sentenced to time served and deported from america. (msnbc).
  • Oscar grant shot by bart police
  • Johannes mehserle was found guilty of involuntary murder in the 2009 killing of oscar grant.
  • Oakland, california: at least 50 people have been arrested after violent protests against involuntary murderer verdict.
  • After legislators raised the retirement age to 65, greece is set for a general strike.
  • The imf increases its global economic growth forecast this year by 4.2% to 4.6%
  • Dolphin moko's body is thought to have been washed up on a new zealand beach on the north island.
  • Swiss solar impulse's solar-powered plane remains in flight for 24 hours. this is a record time for a solar-powered craft.
  • According to a stanford university study, heat waves are likely to become more frequent in the future due climate change and global warming. (msnbc) see climate change mitigation scenarios.
  • Scientists have discovered antibodies that could lead to the creation of a vaccine against aids.
  • Somerset, england, is home to a hoard of 52 503 roman coins from the third century.
  • Two new species of pancake batfish have been discovered in the gulf of mexico. they were found in areas that were affected by the deepwater horizon oil disaster.
  • Lebron james, a nba free agent, announces in a tv special of an hour that he will sign with the miami heat during the upcoming season. (usa today),
  • During the running of the bulls, five people are injured and two are gored at the san fermin festival.
  • Los angeles police have announced that lonnie david franklin jr. has been arrested. he is suspected of being the grim sleeper serial killer. he will be arraigned on several murder charges.
  • Talktalk group and bt group announced they seek a judicial review for the digital economy act 2010.
  • Russian spy rings in the united states: ten people identified by the fbi in the united states as russian spies have pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as foreign agents. (bbc news). the spies were sentenced to time served and deported from the united states. in exchange, 4 others were imprisoned for alleged contacts with western intelligence agencies. (msnbc).
  • Ten people who were uncovered as russian spy by the fbi pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as foreign agents.
  • Bart police shooting oscar grant: johannes mehserle has been found guilty of involuntary murder in the 2009 killing of oscar grant. (msnbc) august will see the sentencing. (cnn) at least 50 people were arrested in oakland, california after violent protests against the verdict of involuntary murder.
  • August is the date for sentencing
  • Mozambique has announced it will build a bridge across the zambezi in order to permit a massive coal project in tete province.
  • Atlantic tropical depression two arrives near south padre island, texas.
  • British researchers published the 11-year-old study's results. they challenged the notion that childhood obesity was due to insufficient exercise.

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

Stock market quotes on July 08, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $262.48
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.37

Exchange Rates on July 08, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 88.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0434 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0493 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.777 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.23 JPY
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July 08, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 08, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 06:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 2010.

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Who was born on July 08, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    Jaden smith is an american actor known for his roles in the pursuit of happyness and the karate kid.

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia bush is an american actress known for her role as brooke davis in the television series one tree hill.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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


You are 13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months and 20 days old,

or 716 weeks

or 5012 days old,

if you were born on July 08, 2010.

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

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 08, 2010:

  • Charmaine Clift

    Australian writer and novelist known for her works on feminism and social issues.

  • Gianni Bertini
  • Lelio Luttazzi
  • Rafael Matallana
  • Juan Carlos Rousselot
  • Melvin Turpin
  • Patrick Rice

What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Colburn Shelley

    Colburn Shelley was a prominent English Romantic poet known for his lyrical and visionary works.

  • Sante Spigarelli

    Renowned Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Toris Kaspir

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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


Holidays on July 08, 2010:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 08, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 5th and July 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 5th and July 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - California Gurls
  2. - Love The Way You Lie
  3. - OMG
  4. - Airplanes
  5. - Billionaire

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 5th and July 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - Find Your Love
  4. - OMG
  5. - Sex Room

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 08, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

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

The Latin music chart on July 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 5th and July 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  3. - Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)
  4. - Bachata En Fukuoka
  5. - Al Menos

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

The most popular movies on July 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

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

Norman

Norman

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

Bethenny Ever After

Bethenny Ever After

Release year: 2010

Passione

Passione

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Turturro

Universal Dead

Universal Dead

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Vernon Mortensen

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

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

Change Your Brain, Change Your Body by Daniel G. Amen

Change Your Brain, Change Your Body

By:

A healthy brain is the key to a healthier body, which will make you feel fit, energetic, and young again. Based on the most recent medical research and Dr.

The Big Short by Michael Lewis

The Big Short

By:

The true story of the crash started in strange feeder markets, where the sun doesn’t shine and the SEC doesn’t dare or bother to tread: the bond derivative and real estate derivative

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

Born To Run

By:

This epic adventure began with one question: "Why does my foot hurt?" The blissful Tarahumara Indians are isolated by Mexico's dangerous Copper Canyons. They have perfected their ability to run hundreds.

Whiplash by Catherine Coulter

Whiplash

By:

Connecticut's murder of a bigwig in pharmaceuticals brings Savich, Sherlock, and local Agent Bowie Richards to the rescue.

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

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

Bub le Ball

Bub le Ball

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: NAY GAMES

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Hunting, Action, Simulation

Publisher: Activision

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat game

Publisher: Activision

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

Michael Jackson: The Experience

Michael Jackson: The Experience

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, iPad, PlayStation Vita, Mac OS X, iPad 2, iPhone

Genre: Music, rhythm

Publisher: Ubisoft, Triumph International

history

Who was the US President on July 08, 2010?

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

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

On July 08, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 08, 2010?

On July 08, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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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 July 2010?

July 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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