Friday February 05, 2010: on this day

About February 5th, 2010, in brief:

  • Historical events: Two separate bombings in Karachi result in at least 22 deaths and more than 50 injuries.
  • Day of the week: February 5th, 2010 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Abhishek Bachchan, Laura Linney
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: TiK ToK by Ke$ha
  • Popular movie: Shutter Island directed by Martin Scorsese

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What day of the week was February 05, 2010?


February 05, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 36th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 2010 can also be written as 2/5/2010 in the US and as 5/2/2010 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 2010:

  • Two separate bombings in karachi result in at least 22 deaths and more than 50 injuries.
  • At least 40 people are killed, and more than 140 are injured in two explosions that occurred in karbala on the last day of arba’een.
  • Two people were killed when a private helicopter crashed in the dominican republic. two people were killed when a helicopter crashed in the dominican republic while returning from haiti relief work.
  • Zimbabwean civil servants go on strike demanding a wage rise
  • At least one man is killed when cyclone oli strikes tahiti and the other french polynesia islands.
  • The language is now extinct because of the death of the last aka-bo fluent native from india's andaman islands.
  • Danish special forces stormed a somali pirate ship and liberated the 25 crew members.
  • After two weeks of negotiations, which was the longest in the history of the northern ireland peace process, sinn fein and the democratic unionist party (dup), have agreed to devolve from westminster starting 12 april 2010.
  • Six russian soldiers were injured and five russian soldiers were killed in clashes with chechnyan militants.
  • Four british politicians face criminal prosecution for claiming expenses in the ongoing expense scandal.
  • New photos of pluto, a dwarf planet, show rapid changes to its surface.
  • Henry okello oryem, uganda's deputy foreign minister, says that the country's antihomosexuality bill will be amended.
  • North korea will release an american citizen who entered the country december 25, 2009.

February 05, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 05, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $192.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.04
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.04

Exchange Rates on February 05, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 89.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0705 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0723 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8285 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 121.99 JPY

February 05, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Werder Bremen - Hertha : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Greuther Furth : 2 - 1
  • Oberhausen - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 1
  • St Pauli - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Angers : 0 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Clermont : 1 - 3
  • Dijon - Istres : 1 - 1
  • Guingamp - Tours : 2 - 2
  • Laval - Bastia : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Newcastle - Cardiff : 5 - 1

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February 05, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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February 05, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 10:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 2010.

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Who was born on February 05, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Truman Show', 'You Can Count on Me', and 'Ozark'.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films like 'The Queen', 'Frost/Nixon', and 'The Damned United'.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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How old is someone born on February 05, 2010?


Someone born on February 05, 2010 is:

14 years 3 months old,

or 171 months and 16 days old,

or 745 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5219 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 2010?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 05, 2010.

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February 05, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 2010:

  • Brendan Burke

    Gay rights activist, son toronto maple leafs general manager brian burke (born 1988).

  • Harry Schwarz

    South african lawyer, anti-apartheid leader, and diplomat, 13th south africa ambassador to united states (b. 1924).

  • Ian Carmichael
  • Galimzjan Chusainov
  • Peter Calvocoressi
  • Clarke Scholes
  • Hénia Suchar

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

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February 05, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 2010:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 2010:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 1st and February 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 2010 was TiK ToK by Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TiK ToK youtube
  2. - Today Was A Fairytale
  3. - Bad Romance
  4. - Bedrock
  5. - Baby

February 05, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 2010 was It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It Kills Me
  2. - BedRock
  3. - Say Aah
  4. - How Low
  5. - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart

February 05, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 05, 2010 was Se Me Va La Voz by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Se Me Va La Voz
  2. - Dile Al Amor
  3. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  4. - Hay Ojitos
  5. - La Calabaza

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February 05, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shutter Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

February 05, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

Past Life

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Avi Nesher

The Circle

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Tiere bis unters Dach

Release year: 2010

Magellan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rob York

February 05, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell

The Burning Land

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The kingdom is created by a clash between heroes. The ninth century ends with King Alfred of Wessex in poor health and his heir still a young man.

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Just Kids

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Just Kids is Patti Smith's debut book of prose. The legendary American artist gives a rare glimpse into her extraordinary relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe, a photographer from the historic days of New York.

The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova

The Swan Thieves

By:

Andrew Marlow is a psychiatrist. His life is well-ordered, though he's often alone, and he devotes his time to his work and the painting hobby that he loves.

Stones Into Schools by Greg Mortenson

Stones Into Schools

By:

The continuing story of a determined humanitarian's efforts promote peace through education, as told by the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea. Greg Mortenson tells the dramatic first-person account.

Impact by Douglas Preston

Impact

By:

Wyman Ford is the secret agent in Douglas Preston's Impact. He will be leading a secret expedition to Cambodia to find strangely beautiful gems that are not of this world.

February 05, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Akatsuki no Amaneka to Aoi Kyojin

Akatsuki no Amaneka to Aoi Kyojin

Platform: Xbox 360 PlayStation Portable

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CyberFront (Xbox 360, PSP)[1]

Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland

Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Gust Co. Ltd.; WW NIS America (PS3); WW Tecmo Koei (Vita)

Apache: Air Assault

Apache: Air Assault

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action game Simulation

Publisher: Activision

Bejeweled 3

Bejeweled 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X PlayStation 3[1] Xbox 360 Nintendo DS iOS Windows Phone 7.x and 8

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Disc Drivin'

Disc Drivin'

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on February 05, 2010?

On February 05, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 2010?

On February 05, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 2010?

On February 05, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 2010?

February 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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