Wednesday October 20, 2010: on this day

October 20, 2010 was the 293rd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 20, 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 20, 2010, who was born and died on October 20, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 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 20th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 20, 2010?


October 20, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 2010 can also be written as 10/20/2010 in the US and as 20/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 20, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 20, 2010:

  • After six days in captivity, somali gunmen released a british security consultant to save the children.
  • The music of black origin awards in liverpool was won by jls, a boyband from the united kingdom, and mc tinie tempah, a hip-hop artist.
  • French strikes
  • France is ready for yet another day of strikes in protest against proposed cuts to pensions, which the senate will review later this week.
  • France's government sends security forces to lift blockades at three oil depots at donges and la rochelle.
  • China refutes reports that it has prohibited the export of rare earth minerals to the united states and europe, following similar actions against japan.
  • The sino-singapore tianjin eco-city hosts a groundbreaking ceremony to mark its eco-technology park at binhai new area, a strategic national area in tianjin.
  • Apple unveils ilife 11, mac osx lion and a refreshed macbook air.
  • All four ecuadorean miners who were trapped underground after a mine explosion are dead.
  • South korea has arrested an alleged north korean agent for plotting to kill hwang jang yop, a high-profile defector who had died from a heart attack earlier in the month.
  • The 200th anniversary of the swedish royal family's establishment is celebrated by the danish and swedish monarchs.
  • Yulia tymoshenko, leader of the batkivschyna party, claims that an additional monetary emission of hr 83.6 billion by the ukrainian government has already resulted in growth in consumer prices.
  • China's new language policy has prompted protests by at least 1,000 tibetan students against it. they claim that it is threatening their culture.
  • Spanish prime minister jose luis rodriguez zapatero has reshuffled his cabinet to strengthen his government.
  • Two rival presidential candidates in guinea have agreed to continue with a presidential race on sunday, subject to the replacement of the head election commission.
  • In a move to endanger iran, the obama administration informs congress about plans for a $60billion weapons deal with saudi arabia.
  • Astronomers announce discovery of udfy-38135539 galaxy, which is the farthest object seen from earth.
  • French strikes: france is preparing for yet another day of strikes in protest against cuts to pensions, which the senate will be considering later this week. (reuters via yahoo! news: the french government sends security forces to lift blockades at three oil depots in france, donges, la rochelle, and le mans.
  • The united kingdom's chancellor george osborne has outlined a comprehensive spending review that will result in the largest spending cuts since decades. it will be ps81bn and include welfare, local government, and police.

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October 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 20, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.47
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $309.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.26
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.19
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $138.28

Exchange Rates on October 20, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 81.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0217 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9622 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6528 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.23 JPY
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October 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th 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 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 20, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 20, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 05:51 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 20, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg

    American rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.

  • Takayuki Yamada
    Takayuki Yamada

    Takayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.

  • Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen

    American actor.

  • John Krasinski
    John Krasinski

    American screenwriter, actor, and director.

  • Dannii Minogue
    Dannii Minogue

    Danii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.

  • Richard Loncraine
    Richard Loncraine

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Nargis Fakhri
    Nargis Fakhri

    Nargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

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October 20, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 9 days old,

or 701 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4909 days old,

if you were born on October 20, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 2010?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 20, 2010.

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October 20, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 20, 2010:

  • Farooq Leghari

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  • Bob Guccione

    American-british publisher.

  • Eva Ibbotson

    Eva Ibbotson was a British author known for her children's books.

  • Ari Up

    Vocalist of the punk band The Slits.

  • Max Kohnstamm

    Dutch diplomat and historian (d. 2010).

  • W. Cary Edwards

    American politician (d. 2010).

  • Erminio Teruzzi
  • Gérard Denecheau
  • Robert Katz
  • George Mallet
  • Ari Up (Ariane Daniela Forster

What famous deaths happened on October 20th?

Famous deaths on October 20th:

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster

    Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Joel McCrea
    Joel McCrea

    American actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.

  • Jack Elam
    Jack Elam

    American actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

  • Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Michael Massee
    Michael Massee

    American actor (b. 1952)[55].

  • Eberhard Feik
    Eberhard Feik

    German actor (tatort) dies at 50.

  • Basil Radford
    Basil Radford

    Actor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.

  • Junko Tabei

    Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.

  • Lynard Skynard

    Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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October 20, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 20, 2010:

  • October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
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October 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 20, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 20, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Legacy by Danielle Steel

Legacy

By:

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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.

Obama'S Wars by Bob Woodward

Obama'S Wars

By:

Bob Woodward's Obama's Wars is the most intimate and comprehensive portrait of the young commander-in-chief. Woodward presents the inside story of Obama's crucial decisions regarding the Afghanistan War, secret operations in Pakistan, and the global fight against terrorism.

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven

By:

A young, mysterious woman called Katie suddenly appears in Southport, North Carolina. This raises questions about Katie's past. Katie is beautiful and self-effacing but she seems determined not to form personal ties. However, two events lead Katie into two unlikely …

Trickle Up Poverty by Michael Savage

Trickle Up Poverty

By:

Michael Savage, a conservative talk radio host and #1 New York Times bestseller author, discusses President Obama's socialist agenda and Chicago-style strong arm tactics. He also talks about his Lenin-like Complex in Trickle Up Poverty.

October 20, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 20, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Disney Sing It: Family Hits

Disney Sing It: Family Hits

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii

Genre: Karaoke

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Dance on Broadway

Dance on Broadway

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 3

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: Ubisoft

Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1

Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1

Platform: Nintendo DS, iOS

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Atari

Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers

Platform: Mobile Phone

Genre: Minigames

Death By Cube

Death By Cube

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Square Enix

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Who was the US President on October 20, 2010?

On October 20, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 2010?

On October 20, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 20, 2010?

On October 20, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 20th?

October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
  • 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about October 20th

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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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