Tuesday July 20, 2010: on this day

July 20, 2010 was the 201st day of the year 2010, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 20, 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 20, 2010, who was born and died on July 20, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 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. The Great Outdoors) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 20th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 2010?


July 20, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 201st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 2010 can also be written as 7/20/2010 in the US and as 20/7/2010 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 2010:

  • Navi pillay stated that kyrgyzstan has been detaining hundreds and using torture to punish them during the ongoing crisis.
  • Thailand's government lifted a state of emergency from 3 provinces, but it is still in effect in 16 other areas, including bangkok.
  • William hague, united kingdom's foreign secretary, states that british troops should be out of afghanistan by 2014.
  • Uganda's government defends the forced repatriation of 1,700 rwandan refugees, deemed ampquotheavy-handedampquot by the united nations two people are killed in a group alleged to be a security risk following the july 2010 kampala attacks.
  • Turkey claims that six soldiers died and 15 were wounded during an attack by kurdish rebels close to the iraqi border. turkey claims that one rebel was killed in the attack and that the military was pursuing other rebels.
  • After being arrested while promoting his book about the death penalty in singapore, alan shadrake was released on bail. a trial is scheduled for 30 july.
  • The forward poetry prize shortlist has been announced.
  • Lindsay lohan, actress, begins a 90-day sentence to serve her sentence for violating her parole following a 2007 california drunk driving conviction.
  • Conrad black, a newspaper publisher in america, is granted bail by an american appeals court.
  • Nigerian president goodluck jonathan signs legislation creating a "bad bank"
  • Foxconn's subsidiary worker falls from a dormitory in foshan guangdong.
  • Preliminary investigations have shown that driver error was the reason for yesterday's fatal train crash in west bengal.
  • According to the united states pentagon against their will, two men held in guantanamo bay for almost eight years are released and sent to algerian and cape verde.
  • Ricardo alarcon, cuba's political prisoner, says that the island is ready to release more political prisoners following the 52 announced earlier this month. he also says they can remain in cuba if necessary.
  • The united states announced that it will deploy troops to the border with mexico in august as part of its efforts to increase security.
  • In kabul, the president of afghanistan hamid karzai is co-chairing an international conference about the future of afghanistan. the secretary-general of united nations ban ki-moon also chairs the conference. conference participants endorse a goal that afghan forces should lead security operations in afghanistan by 2014. hamid karzai, afghan president, suggests increasing the afghan national army's size to 170,000 soldiers and the afghan national police to a total of 134,000 officers by 2011.
  • Kim hyon hui, a former north korean spy, is allowed to enter japan via haneda airport after japan waives its own immigration regulations.
  • North korea executes firing squad kwonho ung, a former cabinet officer who led negotiations with south korea between 2004 and 2007.
  • Talks in syria between the exiled hamas leader khaled masshal and ahmet davutoglu, turkish foreign minister,
  • Asean invites russia to the east asia summit. it also urges myanmar to hold free, fair elections at a meeting of foreign ministers in hanoi (vietnam). (agence france presse).
  • Former mi5 head baroness manningham-buller gives evidence in public before the iraq inquiry into iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, admitting that the 2003 invasion of iraq served to ampquotsubstantiallyampquot increase the security threat to the uk.
  • Constance mcmillen is a lesbian student who was banned from bringing her boyfriend to school.
  • Krasnodar police investigate animal cruelty allegations after a donkey, terrified, parasails off a beach in an advertisement stunt for a film that shocked russians across the country.
  • Madhuri gupta, a former indian junior diplomat, is being charged under the official secrets act for spying on pakistan.
  • French prosecutors ask that eric woerth, labour minister, be allowed to answer questions as part of an investigation into the country’s political scandal.
  • Two prison inmates escape from a jail guarded with a dummy
  • Police officers and bailiffs arrive at democracy village, central london, england, to expel peaceful protestors.
  • A somerset police officer accidentally discharges a taser gun with 50,000 volts into the groins of a guillain barre syndrome patient. this could lead to a legal battle. he denies that he was aggressive.
  • The supreme court of guinea confirmed that there would be a presidential runoff during the country's elections.
  • The presidential election in rwanda is just a few weeks away.
  • Spain rejects the proposal to ban the burqa from public places 183-162, with two abstaining.
  • Shirley sherrod, an american department of agriculture employee, has resigned after a video was posted online showing her making apparently racist comments about the foreclosure of a farm belonging to a white farmer.
  • The netherlands' cabinet formation: a coalition meeting between people's party for freedom and democracy, labour party (pvda), democrats 66 and greenleft failed to create a new purple government.
  • The three gorges dam, yangtze river, faces its largest flood control challenge since last year.
  • Vladimir putin, russia's prime minister, announces that $800 million will be invested in a new spaceport located near uglegorsk.
  • French footballers franck ribery (france) and karim benzema (france) are under formal judicial investigation after they solicited sex with a prostitute underage.
  • Ryder cup captain colin montgomerie chooses thomas bjorn, darren clarke and paul mcginley to be his vice-captains.
  • After andy schleck offered him the yellow jersey for the 2010 tour de france, alberto contador apologizes.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of united nations is attacked.
  • Ly tong allegedly attacked dam vinh hung using pepper spray at a concert in california. he accused him of being a propagandist for communism.
  • Asean demands that myanmar holds free elections.
  • David cameron, prime minister of the united kingdom, meets barack obama for a discussion about the gulf of mexico oil spillage, afghanistan and the state of the global economy.
  • Shirley sherrod, an american department of agriculture employee, resigns following a video that was posted online showing her making racist comments about the foreclosure of a farm belonging to a white farmer. (cnn) (fox news). controversy erupted after the video was heavily edited to relay false information.

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July 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 20, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $57.68
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $242.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.86
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.36
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.97

Exchange Rates on July 20, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 87.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0429 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0516 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.7791 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.74 JPY
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July 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th 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 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 20, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

78%

The moon phase on July 20, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:08 pm and setting at 01:30 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 2010

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Who was born on July 20, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 20th

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July 20, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months and 8 days old,

or 714 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5000 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 2010?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 20, 2010.

RIP

July 20, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 2010:

  • Aadan Hassan

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Hanifah Abdul Rahman

    Physicist known for research in quantum mechanics.

  • Tata Narasinga Rao

    Pioneering chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Roberth Perez

    Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.

  • Mancil Wiles

    Co-founder of Wiles Brothers Inc.

  • Shlomo Elman

    Shlomo Elman was a mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics.

  • Knight Lance

    Famous author of fantasy novels.

  • Alva Belmont

    Successful businesswoman in the fashion industry.

  • Karam Singh Sethi

    Pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in the field of organic chemistry.

  • Joci Baba

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.

  • Dagger Alley

    Dagger Alley was a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Benedikt Sigurðsson Gröndal
  • Giovanni Prevosti
  • Antonio Parlato
  • Thomas Molnar
  • Benedikt Gröndal

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 20th

holidays

July 20, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 20, 2010:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 2010:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 19th and July 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 20, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 20, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

July 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 20, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 19th and July 25th. 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. - Ride

July 20, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 20, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 20, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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July 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 20, 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

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Edgar Wright

Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Alison Pill

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

July 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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:

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

Bethenny Ever After

Bethenny Ever After

Release year: 2010

Passione

Passione

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Turturro

July 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 20, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lion by Nelson DeMille

The Lion

By:

John Corey is back in this sequel to The Lion's Game. He was a former NYPD Homicide detective, and special agent with the Anti-Terrorist Task Force.

Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen

Ice Cold

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSess Gerritsen's enthralling, original novels take readers on thrilling thrill rides that are both satisfying and heart-stopping.

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.

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

By:

WHAT? . . A RIOT! Chelsea Handler's irreverent wit makes life more funny. Is there anyone else who would send emails to all her staff in order to get rid of the dumbest people she meets? The #1 bestselling author …

Undead And Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson

Undead And Unfinished

By:

Betsy Taylor, a vampire queen, makes a deal to the devil to learn the secrets of the Book of the Dead.

July 20, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 20, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aura-Aura Climber

Aura-Aura Climber

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Action, arcade

Publisher: Nintendo

Chaos Rings

Chaos Rings

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, PlayStation Mobile, PS Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front

Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: First-person shooter, action-adventure

Publisher: Gameloft

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.

Dragon Ball Online

Dragon Ball Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fantasy Science-Fiction Action MMORPG

Publisher: KOR CJ Internet Corporation; CN Shanda Games; JP Namco Bandai Games; TW Cayenne Tech; HK Cayenne Tech

history

Who was the US President on July 20, 2010?

On July 20, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 2010?

On July 20, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 20, 2010?

On July 20, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

Find out more about July 20th

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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.

Discover how July 2010 calendar looked like.

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