Monday December 20, 2010: on this day
About December 20th, 2010, in brief:
- Historical events: 7 people are killed by a roadside bombing and shooting incident in Mogadishu, the Somali capital.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 2010 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jaydy Michel, Jonah Hill
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Firework by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
More about December 20th, 2010? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 2010.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 2010?
- December 20, 2010: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 20, 2010: What were the main match results that day?
- December 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 2010?
- December 20, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 2010: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 2010?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2010?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 2010?
What day of the week was December 20, 2010?
December 20, 2010 was a Monday and it was the 354th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 2010 can also be written as 12/20/2010 in the US and as 20/12/2010 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 2010: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 2010:
- 7 people are killed by a roadside bombing and shooting incident in mogadishu, the somali capital.
- Police said that a bomb was set off at the kenyan capital's bus station as passengers were boarding a bus. it killed at least one person and injured up to 39 others. the suspects were a somali militant group.
- On yeonpyeong island, the republic of korea marine corps conducts live-fire drills. north korea claims it won't retaliate.
- In two suicide attacks, taliban launched in kabul's capital. 13 afghan soldiers were killed.
- Pope benedict xvi speaks out about the sexual abuse of children perpetrated by priests during a christmas dinner with cardinals, bishops and other members of his traditional christmas audience.
- Mark zuckerberg, chief social network, is photographed with baidu robin li (chinese search engine), in beijing, china.
- A flawed law has caused the european central bank to worry about its ability provide additional financial assistance to members of the eurozone.
- After a weekend of heavy snowfall, heathrow airport, london, reopens.
- Gm purchases stock from u.s. treasury worth $2.1 billion
- The death toll from the disaster on christmas island boat can be estimated at 48.
- A bus carrying tourists from thailand that has overturned in malaysia leaves at least 26 dead and many others injured.
- A bomb attack on a bus in nairobi, kenya left three people dead and 23 others injured.
- Near bam, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake causes at least 11 deaths and many injuries in southeastern iran. (herald sun),
- Dmitry medvedev, president of russia, departs for india on a two-day visit to sign trade agreements.
- North korea and the united states have reached an agreement with bill richardson, a troubleshooter in washington, to allow the return of united nations inspectors.
- Israel orders all foreign envoys to block palestinian attempts at drafting a un resolution. this is to recognize palestinians and pressure israel to stop settling in palestine.
- Russia warns the u.s. about the possibility of the start treaty being renegotiated.
- Six people were arrested in indonesia on terrorism charges, for their involvement with the ampquotalqaeda in acehampquot terrorist group.
- David paterson, governor in new york, was fined $62,125 after accepting gifts from a registered lobbyist, the new york yankees.
- Jafar panahi, an iranian director, is sentenced to six-year imprisonment for making a film against the regime.
- Yulia tymoshenko, a leader of the ukrainian opposition, is accused of misusing state funds during her time as prime minister.
- Alexander lukashenko, president of belarus, claims victory in the presidential elections with 79% vote. hundreds of protestors were arrested after they protested against the vote.
- His kidnappers free diego fernandez de cevallos, a mexican politician. he was abducted seven months ago.
- Samuel eto'o, the fourth-place winner of footballer of the year, sets new standards for individual success in african football.
- Egypt discovers an alleged israeli spy-ring. one egyptian businessman and two israelis are charged with trying to recruit agents for spying for israel.
- A conference in jerusalem, israel presented 1,200 new species and types of marine creatures discovered during the world's first survey of marine life.
December 20, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 20, 2010:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.24
- Apple AAPL: opens at $321.60
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.95
- General Electric GE: opens at $17.77
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.39
Exchange Rates on December 20, 2010:
- 1 USD = 83.77 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0167 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9649 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.6755 CNY
- 1 EUR = 109.97 JPY
December 20, 2010: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Union Berlin - Karlsruhe : 3 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Santander - Hercules : 0 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Le Havre - Nantes : 0 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Man City - Everton : 1 - 2
December 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
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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 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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December 20, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 2010 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 07:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 2010.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 20, 2010?
Famous people born on December 20, 2010:
- Graziella Lonardi
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
- Jaydy Michel
Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
- Jonah Hill
American actor known for his roles in comedy films.
- Bob Morley
Actor.
- Alain de Botton
Swiss-english philosopher, author.
- Jenny Agutter
British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
- Nicole de Boer
Canadian actress.
- David Cook
American singer, winner on american idol.
- John Hillerman
American actor, stage and film.
- Audrey Totter
Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
- George Roy Hill
American film director (born in 1922).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th
December 20, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 13 years 4 months old,
or 160 months and 23 days old,
or 699 weeks
or 4893 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 2010.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2010?
There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2010?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 20, 2010.
December 20, 2010: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 2010:
- Alaria Caelum
Noted playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
- Alver Bachmann
Estonian sculptor known for his abstract and figurative works.
- Kataryna Nowak
Influential playwright known for her experimental works.
- Vanden Eijnden
Contributed to the field of differential equations.
- Anessia Smith
Pioneering playwright who challenged societal norms.
- Magnolia Shorty
Magnolia Shorty was a successful rapper and entrepreneur known for her contributions to the New Orleans hip-hop scene.
- Kimble Smith
Kimble Smith was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
- Ellory Erickson
Contributed significantly to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Lika Tbilisi
Talented painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Kashton Wu
Contributed significantly to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Issys Nguyen
Pioneered advancements in sustainable energy through chemical processes.
- Brian Hanrahan
British journalist (born 1949).
- K. P. Ratnam
Sri lankan academic and politician (b. 1914).
- Steve Landesberg
American screenwriter and actor (d. 2010).
- James R Mann
American politician and attorney (born 1920).
- Graziella Lonardi Buontempo
- Maurizio Marchesi
- John Alldis
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
- Brittany Murphy
Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
- Carl Sagan
American astrophysicist and exobiologist.
- John Steinbeck
American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
- Thomas Newman
Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
- Bobby Darin
American singer, actor and recording artist.
- Arnold Stang
American singer and actor (d. 2009).
- Madge Sinclair
Kingston, jamaica -- actress.
- Helene Heigh
Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th
December 20, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 2010:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 2010:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 20, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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:
December 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 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:
- Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
- Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
- Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
- Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me
- Rihanna Featuring Drake - What's My Name?
December 20, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 20, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 20, 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:
- Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
- Shakira Featuring El Cata - Loca
- Pitbull - Bon, Bon
- Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Nina De Mi Corazon
December 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
December 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 20, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 20, 2010?
On December 20, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2010?
On December 20, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 2010?
On December 20, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.