Thursday October 21, 2010: on this day

October 21, 2010 was the 294th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 21, 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 21, 2010, who was born and died on October 21, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 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 21st, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 2010?


October 21, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 2010 can also be written as 10/21/2010 in the US and as 21/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 21, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 2010:

  • At least seven people are killed in a bomb attack on a bus that was travelling on mindanao, a southern philippine island.
  • In attacks on afghanistan, taliban militants are suspected to have killed an international security assistance force soldier (isaf) and five afghan policemen.
  • Nick lane, a biochemist, wins the royal society science book prize in recognition of his work on 'life ascending. the ten great inventions of evolution.'
  • Protests in france
  • France is facing another day of strikes, with 25% of petrol stations lacking fuel.
  • Activists block the marseille provence airport, france's fifth-largest airport.
  • Toyota recalls 1.5 million vehicles due to problems with the brake fluid and fuel pump.
  • The coast of baja california sur, mexico is home to a powerful 6.9 magnitude.
  • Haiti's outbreak of an unidentified disease causes at least 50 deaths.
  • The african union has called on the united nations security council for an air and naval blockade to be imposed over somalia in order to combat piracy and an islamist al-shabaab militant rebellion.
  • Guillermo farinas from cuba, a dissident who has led more than 20 hunger strikes against the system, was awarded the sakharov prize for freedom of thought and speech by the european parliament.
  • China condemns united nations report that claims chinese bullets were used to attack international peacekeeping forces in darfur, sudan.
  • Hugo chavez, president of venezuela, finishes a two-day trip to iran. he signed agreements on oil, commerce, and energy.
  • Since last month's building freeze, more than 600 homes have been built by jewish settlers in the west bank.
  • Belgian woman els clottemans was sentenced to 30 year imprisonment for her murder of her lover els van doren. she sabotage her parachute, so that neither the safety chute nor it would open during a parachute jump on november 18, 2006.
  • Russell williams escalated into sexual assaults, culminating in the brutal sex murders of cpl. marie-france comeau (37), and jessica lloyd (27). canadian air force colonel russell williams was sentenced to two consecutive lives for murder, sexual assaults, and dozens more fetish burglaries.
  • Students from tibet protest chinese education policies that restrict tibetan language teaching.
  • Sudanese president omar al-bashir retracts a previous comment and states that there will not be a return to civil war against the south if south sudanese self-determination referendum results in an independent vote.
  • Myanmar's name changes from union of myanmar into republic of the union of myanmar. the flag design also changes.
  • Thousands protest in buenos aires after a left-wing activist was killed in a dispute between labor unions.
  • Brazil's hydroelectric station in foz do iguacu, brazil is the second-largest hydroelectric facility in the world after three gorges in china.
  • Microsoft research and wikipedia have teamed up to launch wikibhasha, a beta version for a multilingual content creation tool that wikipedia calls wikibhasha.
  • Shanghai-hangzhou high-speed railway conducts trial operation.
  • Analysing data from the lunar reconnaissance orbiter's lcross impact last oct., it was found that cabeus crater contained carbon monoxide at higher levels than the approximately 1.55 kg of water vapour and water ice. there were also two hydroxyl flavours, smaller amounts of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, as well as methane and formaldehyde.
  • French protests: france is facing another day of strikes, with 25% of petrol stations unable to get fuel. (reuters) activists block the marseille provence airport. it is the fifth largest airport in france.

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October 21, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 21, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.29
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $312.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.09
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $139.81

Exchange Rates on October 21, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 81.29 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0262 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9669 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6512 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.2 JPY
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October 21, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:05 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

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 21, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 7 days old,

or 701 weeks

or 4907 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 2010?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 21, 2010.

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October 21, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 2010:

  • Loki Schmidt

    Renowned biologist known for his work in marine biology and conservation.

  • Bing Kung

    Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to condensed matter physics.

  • A. Ayyappan

    Indian poet and translator (b. 1949).

  • Uccio Aloisi
  • Michele D'Ambrosio
  • El Sabalero (José Carbajal)
  • Eio Sakata
  • Antonio Alatorre

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Isabelle Eberhardt

    A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st

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October 21, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 2010:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just The Way You Are
  2. - Like A G6
  3. - Just A Dream
  4. - Teenage Dream youtube
  5. - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

October 21, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Deuces
  2. - Bottoms Up
  3. - Holding You Down (Goin In Circles)
  4. - Can't Be Friends
  5. - Love All Over Me

October 21, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 21, 2010 was Nina De Mi Corazon by La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 21, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  2. - I Like It
  3. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  4. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  5. - Al Diablo Lo Nuestro

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October 21, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 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 21, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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 21, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Legacy by Danielle Steel

Legacy

By:

This is the first paperback edition!

Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max

Assholes Finish First

By:

This is the best gift for bros and dudes: The fratire New York Times Bestseller Assholes finish First. Tucker Max has written twenty-five exclusive stories.

Getting To Happy by Terry McMillan

Getting To Happy

By:

From the author of WAITING to EXHALE... Best friends Savannah, Gloria and Bernadine have experienced many broken relationships, concessions and lessons from taking happiness for granted.

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

Fall of Giants

By:

As five interconnected families navigate the dramatic dramas of the First World War and the Russian Revolution as well as the struggle for women's rights, Ken Follett's new historical epic opens, Ken Follett is at the center. A

October 21, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cladun: This is an RPG

Cladun: This is an RPG

Platform: PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Store)

Genre: Action, role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

Chu's Dynasty

Chu's Dynasty

Platform: XBLIG

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Tribetoy

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat game

Publisher: Activision

Bomberman Live: Battlefest

Bomberman Live: Battlefest

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Command Ops: Battles from the Bulge

Command Ops: Battles from the Bulge

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Computer Wargame

Publisher: Matrix Games

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 2010?

On October 21, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 2010?

On October 21, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 2010?

On October 21, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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.

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