Tuesday August 24, 2010: on this day

August 24, 2010 was the 236th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 2010, who was born and died on August 24, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky), TV series (e.g. Sidekick) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 2010?


August 24, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 236th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2010 can also be written as 8/24/2010 in the US and as 24/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 24, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 2010:

  • The us military in iraq reduces its strength to 50,000 troops
  • Yemeni al-qaeda crackdown:
  • Al-qaeda organization of the islamic maghreb kidnaps two aid workers from catalonia. they are returning home.
  • Battle of mogadishu (2010)
  • Battle of mogadishu (2010) -: al-shabaab militants stormed the hotel muna near the presidential palace villa somalia in mogadishu killing at least 33 people, including several mps. (euronews) (bbc) (afp),
  • International human rights organizations accuse rwandan rebels of gang-raping almost 200 women and some boys in congo over the course of four days, within a radius of four miles of a u.n. base in bunangiri, north kivu, democratic republic of the congo.
  • An australian army lance corporal is killed fighting with the taliban in afghanistan's oruzgan province.
  • Lindsay lohan, an american actor, is released 22 days into a three-month rehabilitation program.
  • India rejects vedanta's plans to extract bauxite from orissa, according to environmental concerns.
  • Cairn energy finds gas off greenland's coast, amid protests by greenpeace calling for it to halt its oil operations.
  • Stocks on the philippine stock exchange fell the day following the manila hostage crisis.
  • Oxfam warns that flooding will lead to a double disaster in niger, adding to the recent drought and food shortage.
  • Rescue efforts begin to rescue the men who were trapped after the 2010 copiapo mine accident.
  • The united states department of justice stated that it will appeal a decision made by royce c. lamberth, a united states federal judge, to stop president barack obama's executive order to expand embryonic stem cells research.
  • Samantha cameron, the wife of british prime minister david cameron gives birth to their fourth child, a baby girl.
  • John mccain wins the republican party primary election and becomes the nominee for the us senate election.
  • Yemeni al-qaeda crackdown.: approximately 80,000 people fled lawdar, a southern yemeni city. several people were killed in clashes between al-qaeda-linked forces and government troops.
  • After clashes between al qaeda-linked forces and government troops, 80,000 people fled lawdar in southern yemen.
  • Henan airlines flight 8387 carrying 91 passengers, goes over the runway and bursts into flames at yichun city, heilongjiang in northeastern china. at least 43 people have been reported to be dead.
  • Agni air flight 101, which was carrying 14 people, crashes in nepal's makwanpur district. there are no survivors.
  • In san fernando, tamaulipas, mexico, 72 illegal immigrants are killed by los zetas and eventually found dead by mexican authorities.
  • Henan airlines flight 8387 crashes at yichun lindu airport in yichun, heilongjiang, china, killing 44 out of the 96 people on board.
  • Agni air flight 101 crashes near shikharpur, makwanpur, nepal, killing all 14 people on board.

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August 24, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.96
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $242.67
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.09
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.21

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 84.12 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0609 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0316 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.7976 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.26 JPY

August 24, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crawley Town - Bath City : 2 - 1
  • Darlington - Grimsby : 0 - 1
  • Gateshead - Fleetwood Town : 0 - 2
  • Hayes & Yeading - Forest Green : 3 - 4
  • Histon - Eastbourne Borough : 1 - 1
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August 24, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:23 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.

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Who was born on August 24, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 4 days old,

or 709 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4965 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2010?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2010.

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August 24, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 2010:

  • Satoshi Kon

    Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1963).

  • Giovanni Romano
  • William Bart Saxbe
  • Mitsuyo Seo
  • Satoshi Kon (今 敏)
  • Eugenia Roca

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 2010:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 24, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 24, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. 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 24, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Swan

Black Swan

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder

Country: United States of America

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

127 Hours

127 Hours

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Sean Bott

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

August 24, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:

Sidekick

Sidekick

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Blake Van de Graaf

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

August 24, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cure by Robin Cook

Cure

By:

Laurie Montgomery, a New York City medical examiner, returns to work after her son's complete recovery. She finds her first case back to a highly dangerous puzzle.

Veil Of Night by Linda Howard

Veil Of Night

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Linda Howard invites you to a lavish wedding. There will be no rings exchanged and no kisses.

Star Island by Carl Hiaasen

Star Island

By:

Cherry Pye, a 22-year old pop star (nee Cheryl Bunterman), is about to make a comeback after her recent drug-and alcohol disaster.

Private Vegas by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Private Vegas

By:

Las Vegas is full of contradictions. It's both seedy and glamorous, secretive, wild and secretive. This city attracts all types of people, especially those who have a secret to keep or want to live in the past.

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 …

August 24, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AvaGlide

AvaGlide

Platform: Xbox 360 (Xbox Live)

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Haiku Interactive

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure/Puzzle

Publisher: BBC Multimedia

Dood's Big Adventure

Dood's Big Adventure

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: THQ

Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4

Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4

Platform: iOS; OS X; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; Wii; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

AirAttack

AirAttack

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Action

Publisher: Art In Games

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Who was the US President on August 24, 2010?

On August 24, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2010?

On August 24, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 2010?

On August 24, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

Find out more about August 24th

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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.

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