Monday August 16, 2010: on this day

August 16, 2010 was the 228th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 16, 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 August 16, 2010, who was born and died on August 16, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Offspring) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2010?


August 16, 2010 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2010 can also be written as 8/16/2010 in the US and as 16/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 16, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2010:

  • The philippine security forces announced that they would extend oplan bantay laya, a controversial counter-insurgency tactic, until december 31, 2010. the extension was condemned by bagong alyansang makabayan, a political party.
  • Protests in kashmir result in the deaths of 3 more people.
  • A grenade explosion at televisa tv station in monterrey nuevo leon, mexico has left at least two people injured.
  • Edelmiro cavazos is the abductor of the mayor of nuevo leon's mexican town of santiago.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present):
  • Private security companies operating in afghanistan are given four months by the president hamid karzai to dissolve.
  • General stanley a. mcchrystal was recently dismissed from his afghanistan post by the united states because he spoke to "rolling stone" and is now a lecturer at a top american university.
  • Nadja benaissa is a former singer for no angels in germany, who was hiv-positive. she is accused of not telling her sexual partners about her condition.
  • After discovering a tumor in the throat, doctors advised michael douglas to begin chemotherapy.
  • Political and intellectuals, including noam chomsky and etienne balibar, as well as eva joly, appeal to nicolas sarkozy for france to repay eur17 billion it borrowed from haiti in 1825 following the haitian revolution (1791-1804). they claim that the money is "morally and economically unassailable" after the january 2010 earthquake.
  • 2010 pakistan floods:
  • Officials at the united nations continue to worry about the devastating floods, citing a shortage of funding for aid for six million people who are in dire need of clean water.
  • According to the united nations, there is a high risk of waterborne diseases affecting as many as 3.5 million children.
  • Russia is in the midst of a severe storm after its heatwave, which was its hottest ever recorded summer.
  • A bomb explodes at a maternity clinic in bucharest, romania. at least 4 children are killed. 2 mothers and 8 infants suffer serious burns.
  • A fiery collision between a sugar truck and a nigerian police checkpoint results in the deaths of as many as 40 people.
  • Easter island
  • Easter island leaders threaten to seize chile from chile and governor pedro edmunds paoa is forced to resign.
  • According to reports, pro-independence activists seize control over government buildings, including a museum and hotel on land claimed by ethnic polynesians.
  • To monitor the events on easter island, 45 chilean special forces were sent by chile to assist.
  • Gabriel grecu, a senior romanian diplomat, is being held in russia. he has been accused of spying.
  • Gabon has signed agreements with several asian companies to reduce its dependence on oil.
  • Protests in thailand 2010:
  • Protest leaders plead innocent in court and deny charges of terrorist acts in bangkok.
  • Thailand lifts its emergency status in 3 provinces, but keeps it in 7 other places, including bangkok.
  • Lori berenson from the united states was convicted for collaborating in a left-wing group of peru. she apologized after being released from a 20 year sentence.
  • The supreme court of justice of mexico upholds a mexico city law that allows gay adoption.
  • Israeli courts deem that its government was ampquotresponsibleampquot for the death of a female palestinian child, who was hit by a rubber bullet in 2007.
  • Malta buries former president guido de marco in a state funeral.
  • Tony blair, former british prime minister, will give the ps4.6million advance and all royalties of his forthcoming memoirs, "a journey", to a sports center for severely injured soldiers. the families of soldiers who died under his leadership refer to it as ampquotblood moneyampquot.
  • In iraq, talks on the formation of a coalition government have been suspended.
  • Hong kong sells a book by yu jie, a chinese dissident who is critical of premier wen jiabao. there are threats of imprisonment.
  • Iran nuclear program
  • Ali akbar salehi is the head of atomic energy organization of iran and says iran will build a third plant for uranium enrichment next year.
  • St vincent's hospital, sydney, australia is the location of australia's first total artificial heart transplant.
  • In the colombian caqueta department, a new titi monkey species, the caqueta titi was discovered.
  • University of toronto scientists claim that andrew irvine and george mallory, mountain climbers, could not have reached mount everest in 1924 because they were caught in a storm.
  • United states strikes kills al-qaeda leader suspected of planning suicide bombings.
  • Robert gates, united states secretary of defense, stated that the july 2011 timeline for beginning withdrawal of united states armed forces from afghanistan has been set.
  • Aires flight 8250 crashes on landing at san andres island in colombia, killing one.
  • 2010 pakistan floods: officials at the united nations continue to worry about the devastating floods in pakistan. they cite a lack funding for aid funding for six millions people who are desperately in need of clean water. (new york times). the united nations says there is a high risk of waterborne diseases affecting as many as 3.5million children.
  • Tens of thousands of republic of korea armed forces (us armed forces) ignore north korean warnings, and begin a new round of ulchi freedom guardian drills in south korea.
  • Easter island: easter island community leaders threaten to seize control of chilean government buildings, leading to the resignation governor pedro edmunds paoa. (rnzi) (the guardian)pro-independence activists reportedly seize control of government buildings, a museum and a hotel located on land claimed by ethnic polynesians. (times herald record)45 chilean special forces were sent to easter island to observe events.
  • 2010 thai political protests. protest leaders plead innocent in court and deny charges of terrorist acts in bangkok. (bbc) (the sydney morning herald).thailand lifts the state of emergency in three provinces, but keeps it in seven others, including bangkok.
  • Iran nuclear program: ali akbar salehi (head of the atomic energy organization of iran) says iran will build a third plant for uranium enrichment next year. (jerusalem post.) president mahmoud ahmadinejad signs new legislation that obligates the government of iran in pursuit of a goal of refining 20 percent of uranium.
  • Mahmoud ahmadinejad, president of iran, signs a new law requiring the government of iran pursue the goal of refining uranium up to 20%.
  • Aires flight 8250 crashes at gustavo rojas pinilla international airport in san andrés, san andrés y providencia, colombia, killing two people.

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August 16, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $247.58
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.29
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.47

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 85.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0429 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0394 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8048 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 109.4 JPY

August 16, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Metz - Troyes : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man United - Newcastle : 3 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Olhanense - Guimaraes : 0 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Bursaspor - Konyaspor : 1 - 0
  • Buyuksehyr - Kayserispor : 0 - 2
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August 16, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 16, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

54%

The moon phase on August 16, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 02:00 pm and setting at 11:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 2010

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Who was born on August 16, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 16th

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August 16, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 12 days old,

or 710 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4973 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2010?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 2010.

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August 16, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2010:

  • Nicola Cabibbo

    Renowned for his work in the field of particle physics, particularly in the study of weak interactions.

  • Dimitrios Ioannidis

    A greek military officer was involved in the greek military coup.

  • Bobby Thomson

    Scottish-born american baseball player (d.2010).

  • Dīmītrios Iōannidīs
  • Christopher Freeman
  • Meir Jacob Kister

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th

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August 16, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2010:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - Dynamite
  3. - Mine
  4. - California Gurls
  5. - I Like It

August 16, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  3. - Ride
  4. - Miss Me
  5. - Your Love

August 16, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Yerbatero
  3. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  4. - Alejate De Mi
  5. - Al Menos

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August 16, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 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

August 16, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:

Offspring

Offspring

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten

Grandma's House

Grandma's House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Paul D. Hannah

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Universal Studios

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

Norman

Norman

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

August 16, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner

Fly Away Home

By:

Fly Away Home, a beloved story by one of America's most loved writers, tells the tale of a mother with two daughters who flee to Connecticut in search of refuge.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

The Obama Diaries by Laura Ingraham

The Obama Diaries

By:

(WASHINGTON D.C., May 20, 2010 - Laura Ingraham was sent a package by an unknown source. It will alter the history of the United States as well as the legacy of President Barack Obama.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

By:

The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

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.

August 16, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 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

Blade Kitten

Blade Kitten

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Platformer, Side-scroller

Publisher: Atari (formerly), Krome Studios

DJMAX Portable 3

DJMAX Portable 3

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: SK Pentavision; NA PM Studios; JP CyberFront

Blacklight: Tango Down

Blacklight: Tango Down

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Publisher: Ignition Entertainment

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Portable, iOS, Java ME

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 2010?

On August 16, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2010?

On August 16, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2010?

On August 16, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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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 August 2010?

August 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 2010 calendar looked like.

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