Friday December 31, 2010: on this day

December 31, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2010 can also be written as 12/31/2010 in the US and as 31/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on December 31, 2010:

• There are no injuries when a pre-dawn bomb explodes in athens' nightclub.
• Four people are killed when a bomb explodes in abuja, nigeria's capital.
• Tunisia protestor, who died from his injuries during protests over poor living conditions and unemployment.
• Artists and cultural persons annie lennox and herbert kretzmer are among those who will be presented with a new year honour by the queen of england.
• Estonia, one the baltic republics of former soviet union adopts the euro as its currency. it is now the 17th country to do this.
• Midwestern and southern united states were hit by tornadoes, including washington county in arkansas, greater st. louis and sunset hills in missouri, illinois, and oklahoma. there were also a few severe storms that struck in the early morning hours of january 1. there were 36 tornadoes that touched down, leading to the deaths of 9 people.
• Three tibetan writers were detained by chinese authorities earlier this year and sentenced to three- to four-year jail terms for "ampquotinciting activities to divide the nation."
• Ikililou dahoinine, defeated by mohamed said fazul (61%), is elected president of comoros.
• Iran granted access to two iranian journalists who were arrested by guido westerwelle (german foreign minister), in mid-october to interview sakineh mohammadiashtiani's family members. they were sentenced to death via stoning for alleged sexual misconduct.
• Officials in the chinese ministry of industry and information technology warn of a crackdown on ampquotillegalampquot voice-over-internet(voip) telephony services that are not licensed or approved by the country's telecoms regulator.
• Italy bans plastic bags
• Sunni muslim clerics hold strikes in pakistan to protest possible changes to pakistan's blasphemy laws.
• Tornadoes touch down in midwestern and southern united states, including washington county, arkansas; greater st. louis, sunset hills, missouri, illinois, and oklahoma, with a few tornadoes in the early hours. a total of 36 tornadoes touched down, resulting in the deaths of nine people and $113 million in damages.

December 31, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.16
• Apple AAPL: opens at $322.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $146.73

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2010:

• 1 USD = 81.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9975 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9339 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.591 CNY
• 1 EUR = 108.55 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 02:12 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

• Anthony Hopkins

  Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

• Tim Matheson

  American actor, tv and film star.

• Val Kilmer

  American actor, writer and musician.

• John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

• Ben Kingsley

  An english actor.

• Sarah Miles

  British actress, first recognized in u.s.

• Joey McIntyre

  American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

• Bebe Neuwirth

  American singer, actress, and dancer.

• Joe Dallesandro

  American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

• Barbara Carrera

  Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 19 days old,

or 694 weeks

or 4858 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2010?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2010.

Famous people died on December 31, 2010:

• Zakya Mahmoud

  Zakya Mahmoud was a renowned Egyptian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

• Nowell Sing

  Nowell Sing was a Jamaican reggae musician and the lead singer of the band Sublime.

• Tamotsu Murayama

  Tamotsu Murayama was a renowned Japanese journalist who covered major events in the country for several decades.

• Aqeel Karim

  Aqeel Karim was a renowned Pakistani Urdu poet and writer who contributed significantly to Urdu literature.

• Kuuipo Kumukahi

  Kuuipo Kumukahi was a renowned Hawaiian hula dancer who helped preserve and promote the traditional art form.

• Surah Bano

  Surah Bano was a celebrated Urdu poet from India, known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

• Kismet Ghalib

  Kismet Ghalib was a renowned Pakistani poet known for her powerful and introspective poems exploring themes of love, loss, and identity.

• Azya Chernova

  Azya Chernova was a renowned Soviet ballerina who performed with the Kirov Ballet and gained international acclaim.

• Dasiah Bates

  Dasiah Bates was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

• Dashanti Devi

  Dashanti Devi was a renowned spiritual leader and teacher who dedicated her life to the propagation of Hindu philosophy and meditation...

• Jaquala Johnson

  Jaquala Johnson was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

• Armentha Bates

  Armentha Bates was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

• Markale Jeanne

  Jeanne Markale was a French novelist and scholar who specialized in Celtic studies.

• Hank Tank

  Hank Tank was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Seichi Miyagawa

  Seichi Miyagawa was a renowned Japanese painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.

• Duong Van Duong

  Duong Van Duong was a renowned Vietnamese painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.

• Tomeca Washington

  Tomeca Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

• Tuwana Bey

  Tuwana Bey was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

• Teresina Bueno

  Teresina Bueno was a renowned Brazilian journalist who covered major political and social events in the country.

• Shakil Usmani

  Shakil Usmani was a prominent Indian essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to Urdu literature.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

• Betty White

  American actress.

• James Avery

  James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

• Wayne Rogers

  Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

• Woody Strode

  Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

• Billie Dove

  American actress (born in 1903).

• Wesley Addy

  Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

• Edward Herrmann

  American actor (d. 2014).

• Kader Khan

  Indian actor (b. 1937).

• William Christopher

  American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

Holidays on December 31, 2010:

• New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.

December 31, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Katy Perry - Firework
2. Bruno Mars - Grenade
3. Rihanna - What's My Name?
4. P!nk - Raise Your Glass
5. Ke$ha - We R Who We R

December 31, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
2. Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - What's My Name?
4. Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
5. Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

December 31, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 31, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
2. Shakira Featuring El Cata - Loca
3. Pitbull - Bon, Bon
4. Prince Royce - Corazon Sin Cara
5. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes