Friday October 08, 2010: on this day

October 08, 2010 was the 281st day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 08, 2010, who was born and died on October 08, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 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 8th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 2010?


October 08, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 281st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2010 can also be written as 10/8/2010 in the US and as 8/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 08, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 2010:

  • After a collapse of xinjiang's colliery, four miners were killed and one was seriously hurt. a pit belonging to xinjiang shenhua tiandian mining was destroyed by the earthquake in hutubi county, changji hui autonomous prefecture.
  • Khyber agency: security forces attacked militant hideouts using gunship helicopters and killed several militants.
  • A bombing has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people, including mohammad omar (the governor of kunduz province).
  • German officials claim that islamic militants, whose revelations have triggered an europe-wide terror alert have links to the perpetrators in the attacks on the united states of september 11, 2001.
  • Later, it was discovered that a taiwanese ship had been taken off the coast madagascar.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict:
  • Two hamas militants are shot dead, and several more are injured in an israeli military raid that took place overnight in hebron, the palestinian territory. hamas-affiliated group the izz ad-din al-qassam brigades threatens to launch revenge attacks
  • Two palestinian boys are injured after stoning an israeli vehicle in shiloach. the driver of the car, who is the director of ir david foundation crashed into them as he tried to flee the crowd of youths stoneing his vehicle. one of the boys is in hospital.
  • Google celebrates john lennon's 70th birthday with an animated google doodle
  • The bbc four world cinema award was won by the german film "the white ribbon".
  • Albertina walker, a united states gospel singer, dies in chicago.
  • Friday's 37th session of the international civil aviation organization (icao), concluded at its montreal headquarters. it made progress on aviation emissions.
  • In september, the united states lost 95,000 jobs more than was expected.
  • The united arab emirates announced that it would not enforce a ban on blackberry services, which was due to come into effect next year.
  • Premier wen jiabao of china's people's republic denies reports that china uses its control over high-tech minerals (called ampquotrare earthampquot) to bargain with japan, particularly in relation to japan's arrest of a captain of a chinese fishing boat.
  • Accident at the ajka alumina-plant in hungary
  • Greenpeace says kolontar samples show a surprising high level of toxic substances. this includes mercury, chrome, and arsenic.
  • The maltese chemical tanker ym uranus, a maltese chemical ship, is believed to be sinking after colliding with the panamanian cargo ship hanjin rizao off brittany in france.
  • One person was killed and 42 are still in hospital at the tibetan autonomous prefecture, garze. more than 100 people were affected, mostly tourists and hotel staff.
  • Wen jiabao, the chinese premier, meets with recep tayyip erdan, turkey's prime minister in ankara.
  • 2010 nobel peace prize
  • Chinese foreign ministry spokesman ma zhaoxu remarks in a press release that the nobel peace prize has been ampquotdesecratedampquot and this event could damage ties between the countries.
  • Tvnz: tvnz "breakfast" race row: new zealand apologizes to india's external affairs ministry for the ampquotgratuitous, infuriatingampquot behavior of paul henry, a broadcaster at the government-owned television network tvnz.
  • The international criminal court has ordered the resumption of thomas lubanga's war crimes trial. lubanga is being tried for using children as soldiers in his militia during civil war in the democratic republic of congo.
  • General ashfaq parvez kayani, chief of staff of pakistan's army, orders an investigation into video that shows 6 blindfolded pakistanis being executed by firing squad members wearing what appears to be pakistani army uniforms.
  • France's highest court rules in favor of facial veils being banned
  • The united states national security advisor general james l. jones has announced his resignation. his deputy thomas e. donilon will replace him.
  • The australian murray-darling basin authority has issued a report requesting that water consumption in the 19 catchments within the murray-darling basin be reduced by as much as half.
  • Aleksandr kaleri of russia and oleg skripochka from the united states embark on soyuz tma-01m, a mission to reach the international space station.
  • Anthropologists claim that yersinia pestis is responsible for the black death in medieval europe.
  • The government of japan approves a $60 billion economic stimulus package.
  • Two more bodies are found, bringing the death count to seven. viktor orban, prime minister of hungary, plays down the danube disaster.
  • Mal hungarian aluminium production and trade company offers $150,000 to local authorities in order to assist with the disaster, while not admitting any fault.
  • 2010 nobel peace prize: liu xiaobo, a chinese dissident, is announced as the nobel peace prize winner. china blocks internet coverage. (al jazeera). (cnn. the hindu). (ria novosti). a chinese foreign ministry spokesperson ma zhaoxu stated in a press release, that the nobel peace prize had been "desecrated", and this could cause damage to ties between the two countries.
  • The nobel peace prize has been awarded to liu xiaobo, a chinese dissident who is currently in prison. china blocks internet coverage.
  • Leaders of the arab league meeting in libya to support president mahmoud abubas's decision not to continue peace negotiations with israel over israel’s recently expired moratorium for construction in the west bank.
  • Aung san suu kyi's appeal against house arrest is accepted by the supreme court of burma.
  • In an interview with the associated press, yang hyong sop from north korea confirms that kim jong-un will succeed to his father kim jong-il.
  • China's second lunar probe chang'e-2 is now in operation.

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

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $291.71
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.62
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.13
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $138.40

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 81.91 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0103 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9626 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.671 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 114.19 JPY
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October 08, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

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

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 07:18 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 08, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 20 days old,

or 702 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4920 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 2010.

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

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on October 08, 2010:

  • Frank Bourgholtzer

    American television correspondent (born 1919).

  • Eileen Crofton

    British physician and author (d. 2010).

  • Luigi Squarzina

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

holidays

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


Holidays on October 08, 2010:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2010:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
vinyl songs

October 08, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 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 08, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 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 08, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 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 08, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 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 08, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 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 08, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

The bestselling books on October 08, 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

By:

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.

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played With Fire

By:

This second installment of the Millennium series is an enthralling thriller about espionage, a riveting procedural for police, and a piercing expose about social injustice. It's a brilliant, satisfying novel.

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven

By:

A young, mysterious woman called Katie suddenly appears in Southport, North Carolina. This raises questions about Katie's past. Katie is beautiful and self-effacing but she seems determined not to form personal ties. However, two events lead Katie into two unlikely …

Warlord by Ted Bell

Warlord

By:

"Hawke...strong, shrewd, and savvy, with an elegance not seen since James Bond tore through the pages of Ian Fleming’s novels Warlord

The Wave by Susan Casey

The Wave

By:

New York Times Notable Book. San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of Year. Susan Casey's new book captures the incredible, ship-swallowing waves and the scientists who surf them.

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

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

Apache: Air Assault

Apache: Air Assault

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action game Simulation

Publisher: Activision

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter

Platform: iOS Android PlayStation Portable PlayStation 3

Avalon Heroes

Avalon Heroes

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MOBA

Publisher: alaplaya

101 Shark Pets

101 Shark Pets

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Pet-raising simulation

Publisher: Teyon

Apple Jack

Apple Jack

Platform: Xbox 360

Publisher: Xbox Live Marketplace

history

Who was the US President on October 08, 2010?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 2010?

On October 08, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

Find out more about October 8th

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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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