Sunday December 26, 2010: on this day

December 26, 2010 was the 360th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 26, 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 December 26, 2010, who was born and died on December 26, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Firework by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Glory Daze) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 2010?


December 26, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 360th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2010 can also be written as 12/26/2010 in the US and as 26/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

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December 26, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2010:

  • Jos attacks:
  • Following the bombings that occurred earlier in this week, violence erupts in jos, nigeria.
  • Goodluck jonathan, president of nigeria, says that his government will take all necessary actions to punish those responsible for the bombings at jos.
  • Four turkish workers were kidnapped and taken to eastern afghanistan.
  • Somali pirates capture a thai-flagged vessel off the somali coast.
  • Two militants from the islamic jihad's al-quds brigades were killed by israeli forces after they planted an explosive device that could be used against an israeli patrol at the border with the southern gaza strip.
  • The police curfew in inderkoot, bandipora, kashmir continues for seven days. it is a precautionary measureampquot. however, it has been lifted from sumbal.
  • Tunisian security forces crackdown on residents of sidi bou zid governorate, resulting in violent protests against unemployment. a teenager is also killed by police when they open fire.
  • After a bus accident in egypt, eight people were killed and 21 others were injured.
  • Near badaun, uttar pradesh, northern india, 34 people are killed and 30 others injured in a collision between a bus truck and a mini-truck.
  • Jammu and kashmir are experiencing waves of cold, which is not likely to abate. however, the minimum temperature does improve.
  • More snow is falling in the eastern united states, including south carolina's first snowfall on christmas day.
  • Following tensions on the korean peninsula, china and south korea will hold defense talks.
  • The ministry of foreign affairs (israel), announced that it would boycott durban iii (world conference against racism), a 2011 united nations summit to commemorate the tenth anniversary of world conference against racism 2001. this was a day after un general assembly approved a resolution to hold the summit in september 2011, canada.
  • The first humanitarian asian flotilla, "asia-gaza solidarity caravan of asia 1", left new delhi on sunday with 15 people of different nationalities. it then heads to latakia as its final stop before reaching its destination.
  • Many people shouting "death to israel" gather at istanbul's sarayburnu port to welcome back the mv "mavi marmara", which is draped in a banner with the faces of the 9 victims of the gaza flotilla attack.
  • Binyamin ben-eliezer, israel's industry, trade and labour minister, responds to ecuador’s formal recognition that palestine is an independent state. he said that the entire world could recognize a palestinian state within the next year.
  • United states diplomatic cables leak:
  • Cables from july 2004 show that american diplomats panicked over a screening of fahrenheit 9/11, which criticizes the u.s. government's response. diplomats intervened and contacted marian hobbs and the new zealand prime minister to stop what they called an "potential fiascoampquot. hobbs is a term used by america for a minister in the government. '-role-in-film-screening (radio new zealand
  • Saudi arabian woman accused of torturing and attacking her maid in indonesia last month, in a case that has strained relations between saudi-indonesia. she now denies the allegations, claiming that the maid tortured themselves because she "was not normal."
  • Iranian authorities stop the imminent execution of a kurdish student convicted for "enmity against god" in connection to alleged membership and activities for the militant party for a free life in kurdistan. this was after appeals from international organizations claiming that the trial was closed and that the lawyer was not permitted to be present.
  • Election controversy in 2010 ivorian
  • Following the disputed presidential election, approximately 14,000 people fled cote d'ivoire to seek refuge in liberia.
  • Laurent gbagbo threatened to make united nations peacekeepers from the unoci mission rebels if they didn't follow orders and flee.
  • Moscow, russia: more than 1,500 protest against ethnic unrest that erupted after the murder of a football fan.
  • Salvador jorge blanco, 48th president of dominican republic, dies at home in santo domingo.
  • According to the sri lankan government, more than 210 ex-tamil tiger rebels have passed university entrance exams. 40 of them qualified for entry into the movement for the release of political prisoners. this movement calls for the release of all political prisoners.
  • To name a street in cape town after nelson mandela, the former president of south africa.
  • Jos attacks: violence erupts in nigerian city jos after bombings occurred earlier this week. (bbc). president of nigeria goodluck jonathan said that his government would "take all necessary actions" to punish those responsible for the bombings at jos.
  • Julian assange, wikileaks' head, says he has deals worth more than ps1,000,000 for his autobiography and that he needs the money to defend himself from allegations of sexual assault against two women in sweden.
  • Many people shout "death israel" at sarayburnu port, istanbul, to welcome back the mavi marmara. the banner features the faces of the 9 victims of the gaza flotilla raid.
  • The cables, which were recently released, claim that the united states has sought to assist world governments with wiretapping criminals and political enemies. this leads to denizens and claims of "misunderstanding".
  • Avigdor liberty, the foreign minister of israel, stated at a meeting to israeli ambassadors that "classic diplomacy” is "not helpful" that it is not appropriate and that it is better to state things "as they are" as wikileaks has proven. lieberman also attacked comments made by the turkish foreign minister.
  • A court in iran has sentenced a man to a life sentence for spying on israel. after the sentence is confirmed, his identity will be released.
  • Egypt sends damascus sensitive technical information that includes details of an israeli spy network in syria. this dossier also includes the names and contact details of a high-ranking chemical expert who has been assisting israel for thirteen years.
  • One day before the 2nd anniversary of israel's war on gaza, dr ezzeldeen ab al-aish filed a lawsuit against israel. abu al-aish's 3 daughters were killed by israeli forces while abu al-aish was giving an interview to channel 10 television.
  • The uk police say they are satisfied that joanna yeates, a missing woman, was found dead in a christmas day body.
  • 2010 ivorian presidential election controversy: approximately 14,000 people fled cote d'ivoire to seek refuge in liberia after the disputed presidential elections. (bbc).laurent gbagbo threatened to make united nations peacekeepers from the unoci mission rebels if they don't follow orders and flee.

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December 26, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Lierse : 6 - 0
  • Cercle Brugge - Standard : 1 - 0
  • Gent - Club Brugge : 0 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Burnley : 1 - 2
  • Cardiff - Coventry : 2 - 0
  • Leicester - Leeds : 2 - 2
  • Portsmouth - Millwall : 1 - 1
  • QPR - Swansea : 4 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Partick - Raith Rvs : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Alloa - Livingston : 2 - 2
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December 26, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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December 26, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 11:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 2011.

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Who was born on December 26, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 3 days old,

or 691 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4842 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2010?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 2010.

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December 26, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2010:

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Edward Bhengu

    South african activist (born 1934).

  • Salvador Jorge Blanco

    48th president of the dominican republic (b. 1926).

  • Matthew Lipman
  • John Bulaitis
  • Albert Ghiorso
  • Michele Maria Giambelli
  • Aldo Berti
  • Ricardo Rey Polis
  • Pastorita Núñez
  • Teena Marie (Mary Christine Brockert

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

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December 26, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 2010:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 26, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Firework youtube
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - Grenade youtube
  4. - Raise Your Glass
  5. - We R Who We R youtube

December 26, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 26, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - Aston Martin Music
  3. - No Hands
  4. - Right Thru Me
  5. - What's My Name?

December 26, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 26, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 26, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Bon, Bon
  4. - Ni Lo Intentes
  5. - Nina De Mi Corazon

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December 26, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 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

December 26, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

December 26, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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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 …

Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood

Dead or Alive

By:

Tom Clancy is back with a #1 New York Times Bestseller that will remind readers why they are the recognized masters of international intrigue. It

Crescent Dawn by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Crescent Dawn

By:

Recovered a treasure of inestimable value. Resurrected a powerful empire. Dirk Pitt is moving.

Towers Of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Towers Of Midnight

By:

The Last Battle is underway. The Dark One's prison seals are falling apart. The Pattern is falling apart, and the Shadow armies are starting to boil.

An Object Of Beauty by Steve Martin

An Object Of Beauty

By:

Lacey Yeager, a young, charismatic, and ambitious woman, is poised to take NYC's art world by storm. You are a Sotheby's employee and eager to climb the career and social ladders.

December 26, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Fighting, Beat 'em up

Publisher: THQ Vivendi Games

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Hunting, Action, Simulation

Publisher: Activision

CSI: Unsolved

CSI: Unsolved

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

100 Rogues

100 Rogues

Platform: Ouya, iOS

Genre: Roguelike

Publisher: Fusion Reactions

Apple Jack

Apple Jack

Platform: Xbox 360

Publisher: Xbox Live Marketplace

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Who was the US President on December 26, 2010?

On December 26, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2010?

On December 26, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 2010?

On December 26, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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 December 2010?

December 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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