Thursday April 22, 2010: on this day

April 22, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 112th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 2010 can also be written as 4/22/2010 in the US and as 22/4/2010 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 2010 in April 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on April 22, 2010:

• Two days after an explosion, the deepwater horizon oil rig off louisiana's coast is submerged in the gulf of mexico.
• After suffering a blowout two day earlier, deepwater horizon, an oil rig owned bp and transocean sinks to bottom in the gulf of mexico. by constantly gushing oil through the wellhead, the well caused the worst oil spillage in american history.
• 2010 explosion on the 'deepwater horizon drilling rig:
• According to the amount of oil that was emitted in the explosion and subsequent fire, the wreck could be leaking up to 8,000 barrels per day.
• Israeli-palestinian conflict:
• Two rockets are launched into jordanian territory. one explodes near aqaba, damaging a warehouse and the other goes into the red sea.
• Pope benedict xvi, child sexual abuse in roman catholic church
• After admitting to his abuse of children, bishop of augsburg walter mixa offered his resignation to "avert more damage to the church" and to "allow a new beginning".
• A man claims he was abused and raped by father lawrence murphy, an american paedophile priest. he sues the pope in a federal united states court.
• Pro-daniel ortega demonstrators in nicaragua injures three opposition politicians and blocks parliament to stop the overturning a presidential decree.
• The flemish liberals and democrats leave the government of belgium following a dispute over the dissolution of the electoral district brussels-halle-vilvoorde.
• Bangkok's capital city, thailand, is hit by several grenades that explode, killing at most one person and injuring at minimum 75 others.
• Nato foreign ministers have agreed to launch a membership action plan for bosnia and herzegovina.
• Goodluck jonathan, acting president of nigeria, signs the 2010 budget for 4.6 trillion naira into law.
• Minas gerais in brazil, one of brazil's largest states, has banned the sale of toyota corollas due to safety concerns.
• In his first speech to parliament, sarath fonseka, former chief of the army of sri lanka, requests his release from illegal detention.
• President of iran mahmoud ahmadinejad arrives at zimbabwe prime minister morgan tsvangirai’s movement for democratic change. tsvangirai objected, calling mr ahmadinejad an ampquotwar-monger and a trampler for human rights as well as an executionerampquot.
• The utrecht court has acquitted the dutch arab european league from hate crime charges related to the publication of a cartoon that questioned the holocaust. this publication was meant to draw attention to double standards, as mp geert wilders wasn't charged with distributing cartoons about muhammad.
• Victoire umuhoza, the rwanda president's rival, is released one day following her arrest on genocide denial and terrorism charges. she was banned from leaving kigali but she was ordered to report twice a month to authorities.
• Huang guangyu is a founder of gome electrical appliances. he was once china's most powerful man.
• A court in the democratic republic of the congo has overturned death sentences for joshua french and tjostolv morland, both norwegians.
• Concerns about greece's debt crisis have caused the euro to plummet to levels not seen in a year.
• Indian police investigate possible attacks on new delhi shopping centers
• President barack obama visits manhattan to call on wall street to support him in his efforts reforming the financial sector.
• After being discovered to have cheated on the salary cap, the melbourne storm were stripped of their national rugby league titles in 2007 and 2009.
• American society of composers, authors, and publishers honors the killers "their influence in shaping american music".
• With the first pick in the 2010 nfl draft, the st. louis rams choose sam bradford.
• 2010 explosion on deepwater horizon drilling rig: transocean's oil platform deepwater horizon is swept into the gulf of mexico off louisiana coast. it was a result of an explosion that occurred two days prior, injuring seven people and leaving 11 others still missing. (fox news). the wreck could leak 8,000 barrels per day of crude oil and up to 700,000.gallons of diesel fuel, depending on the amount of fuel that was burned during the explosion and subsequent fire.
• Transocean's oil platform deepwater horizon is swept into the gulf of mexico off louisiana coast after an explosion that left 7 people injured and 11 others still missing.
• Conflict between israel and palestine: ahmad sabah, a palestinian holding a gaza id card claims that the new israeli military order for deportations has led to his release to gaza. he was detained in 2001. (bbc) (al jazeera). two rockets are fired on jordanian territory. one explodes near aqaba, causing damage to a warehouse and the other falling into the red sea.
• Ahmad sabah, a palestinian holding a gaza id card claims that the new israeli military order for deportations is what prompted his release to gaza rather than the west bank, where he had lived before being detained in 2001.
• The pope accepts leighlin james and bishop of kildare's resignations.
• After a threat from a new york-based group regarding the portrayal of muhammad wearing a bear costume in an episode of south park, an american television series, the episode was censored.

April 22, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 22, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.52
• Apple AAPL: opens at $258.24
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.04
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.91
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.64

Exchange Rates on April 22, 2010:

• 1 USD = 93.42 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0006 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0782 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.826 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.14 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 01:11 pm and setting at 03:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

• Amber Heard

  Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

• Jack Nicholson

  After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

• Machine Kelly

  Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan

  Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

• François Berléand

  French theater and film actor.

• Andie MacDowell

  Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

• Patti LuPone

  Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

• Eddie Albert

  Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

• Ryan Stiles

  Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

• Evelyne Bouix

  French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

See more famous people and celebrities born on April 22nd

You are 14 years and 3 days old,

or 168 months and 3 days old,

or 731 weeks

or 5117 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 2010?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 22, 2010.

Famous people died on April 22, 2010:

• Abdulraheem Bakare

  Talented playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

• Josealfredo Castillo

  A celebrated Peruvian playwright whose works often addressed social and political issues.

• Shiro Takahashi

  Shiro Takahashi was a Japanese painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.

• Orlander Johnson

  American jazz saxophonist and composer who was a prominent figure in the jazz fusion movement.

• Rameses Nkrumah

  Rameses Nkrumah was a renowned Ghanaian journalist and political commentator.

• Dreden Fitzgerald

  Dreden Fitzgerald was a celebrated painter known for their unique style and vibrant use of color.

• Marvin Tannen

  Marvin Tannen was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Romone Diaz

  Romone Diaz was a renowned painter known for his vibrant abstract expressionist works.

• Macari Kovalev

  Macari Kovalev was a Russian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human...

• Conlee Cline

  Conlee Cline was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

• Analeise Dubois

  Analeise Dubois was a French poet who explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

• Yoshito Ishizaka

  Yoshito Ishizaka was a Japanese essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on art, culture, and society.

• Richard Barrett

  American lawyer and activist (b. 1943).

• Vic Nurenberg
• Emilio Walter Álvarez
• Rafael Martín
• Lina Marulanda

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

• Richard Nixon

  American lawyer, who became a u.s.

• Alida Valli

  Internationally recognized italian actress.

• Erma Bombeck

  American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

• Shirley Knight

  American actress (b. 1936).

• Walter Slezak

  Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

• Will Geer

  Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

• Jane Froman

  American actress and singer (b. 1907).

• Irene Rich

  American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

• Lionel Atwill

  Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

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Holidays on April 22, 2010:

• Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 2010:

• International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 2010:

• Saints Soter and Caius
• Saint Leonidas (died 202)
• Saint Theodorus (d. 613)

April 22, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 2010 was Rude Boy by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

April 22, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - Rude Boy
2. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
3. Train - Hey, Soul Sister
4. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
5. Jason DeRulo - In My Head

April 22, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

April 22, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Usher Featuring Plies - Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
3. Rihanna - Rude Boy
4. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
5. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name

April 22, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 22, 2010 was Ando Bien Pedo by Banda Los Recoditos, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

April 22, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Banda Los Recoditos - Ando Bien Pedo
2. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos
3. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
4. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
5. Aventura - Dile Al Amor