Sunday August 29, 2010: on this day

August 29, 2010 was the 241st day of the year 2010, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 29, 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 29, 2010, who was born and died on August 29, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 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 29th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 29, 2010?


August 29, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2010 can also be written as 8/29/2010 in the US and as 29/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 29, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 2010:

  • After last week's tragic hijacking of a tourist coach in the philippines, eighty thousand people rallied in hong kong.
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  • The collapse of a tunnel that was used to smuggle goods under the gaza strip border with egypt results in the death of a palestinian man.
  • Afghanistan
  • Over the weekend, 7 american soldiers were killed fighting in afghanistan.
  • Five campaign workers were killed by gunmen in afghanistan for supporting a female candidate for the parliamentary elections.
  • According to the catholic church, godfried danneels (retired catholic leader in belgium) advised someone who had suffered abuse to keep silent until roger vangheluwe (bishop of brugge) retired.
  • Primetime emmy awards 62nd
  • "mad men" wins emmy for outstanding drama series.
  • After 37 years, the final episode of last of the summer wine will air on bbc one.
  • After six months of construction, a small semi-train is driven through gaza's streets to the delight and amazement of children who live in harsh conditions.
  • As more cities are at risk, floods in pakistan worsen.
  • Sumatran volcano sinabung causes 1 death. this prompts indonesia to issue a red alert and erupts for the first time since over 400 years.
  • A bus that crashed down from a cliff near quito kills at least 38 people, including its driver. the driver reportedly fell asleep while driving.
  • The united states funds a campaign to support peace negotiations with israel, which the palestinian authority launched.
  • Indonesian detainees set fire to a bonfire at darwin's northern immigration detention centre, australia. (abc news online).
  • Marco antonio leal garcia is the mayor of hidalgo, tamaulipas in mexico. unidentified gunmen assassinate him.
  • Fazel ahmed faqiryar, afghanistan's former deputy attorney-general, was fired for refusing to cooperate with corruption investigations into high ranking government officials. faqiryar also criticizes president hamid karzai.
  • As australia elects ken wyatt, its first indigenous parliamentarian to represent it, racism in australia appears to be subsiding.
  • An alleged betting scheme involving sports, involving the current test match between england and pakistan at lord's cricket ground in london, has led to the arrest of a man.
  • David lekuta rudisha breaks the 800m world record by averaging 1:41.01 seconds
  • Afghanistan: seven american soldiers were killed in combat in afghanistan this weekend. (ap via msnbc). gunmen kill five campaign workers in afghanistan for a female candidate to the afghan parliamentary elections, 2010.
  • The 62nd primetime emmy awards: mad men wins emmy for outstanding drama series. (los angeles times).modern family wins emmy for outstanding comedy series.
  • Modern family wins emmy for outstanding comedy series.
  • In a speech delivered in new orleans, president barack obama pledges that the gulf coast will be restored on the fifth anniversary after hurricane katrina.

August 29, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 29, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bari - Juventus : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Catania : 2 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Napoli : 1 - 1
  • Milan - Lecce : 4 - 0
  • Palermo - Cagliari : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Lierse : 4 - 1
  • Gent - Germinal : 1 - 0
  • Westerlo - Club Brugge : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Leverkusen - M'gladbach : 3 - 6
  • Stuttgart - Dortmund : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Cottbus : 1 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Aachen : 3 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Osnabruck : 3 - 1
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August 29, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 29, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 29, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:26 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.

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Who was born on August 29, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:

  • Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson

    American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.

  • Lea Michele
    Lea Michele

    Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • John McCain
    John McCain

    American politician.

  • William Levy
    William Levy

    William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.

  • Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino

    Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.

  • Temple Grandin
    Temple Grandin

    American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould

    American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

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August 29, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 19 days old,

or 707 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4951 days old,

if you were born on August 29, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 2010?

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 2010.

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August 29, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 2010:

  • Brooke Makler
  • Joseph Bailey

What famous deaths happened on August 29th?

Famous deaths on August 29th:

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder

    American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin

    French film actor (born in 1924).

  • Michael Dunn
    Michael Dunn

    Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).

  • Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen

    American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.

  • Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers

    Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.

  • Stringer Davis
    Stringer Davis

    Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.

  • Victor Sutherland
    Victor Sutherland

    Dies at 79.

  • Lale Andersen
    Lale Andersen

    German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...

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August 29, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 29, 2010:

  • The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
  • Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
  • Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
  • 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.

Observances on August 29, 2010:

  • International Day against Nuclear Tests
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August 29, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 29, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 29, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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 29, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 29, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke

The Glass Rainbow

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James Lee Burke, New York Times bestseller and author of America's most popular mystery series, features Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux as a "superlative." (Publishers Weekly).

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played With Fire

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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.

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

The Rembrandt Affair

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Gabriel Allon must travel around the globe to find a painting worthy of his life in this #1 New York Times bestseller. Gabriel Allon, his wife and beautiful daughter, retreats to Cornwall's windswept cliffs. But a London art dealer has …

Private Vegas by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Private Vegas

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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.

Packing For Mars by Mary Roach

Packing For Mars

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This New York Times bestseller is "America's most funny science writer" (Washington Post). It explores the bizarre universe of life that exists without gravity.

August 29, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 29, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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Genre: First-person shooter

Dead Nation

Dead Nation

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4

Genre: Twin Stick Shooter

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Dogfight 1951

Dogfight 1951

Platform: iOS

Genre: Aeroplane dog-fighting

8-Bit Rebellion!

8-Bit Rebellion!

Platform: 8-Bit Rebellion!: iOS 8-Bit Rebellion! HD: iOS (iPad only)

Genre: Action-adventure MMORPG

Publisher: Artificial Life, Inc.

Backbreaker

Backbreaker

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android

Genre: Sports

Publisher: 505 Games

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Who was the US President on August 29, 2010?

On August 29, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 2010?

On August 29, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 29, 2010?

On August 29, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 29th?

August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.

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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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