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What day of the week was February 20, 2010?


February 20, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 51st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 2010 can also be written as 2/20/2010 in the US and as 20/2/2010 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 2010:

  • Alexander haig, former secretary of state of the united states, dies in baltimore from complications caused by an infection.
  • Madeira island in portugal is the site of heavy rains that cause floods and mudslides. this causes at least 43 deaths in what is the worst natural disaster in archipelago history.
  • Nodar kumaritashvili, an olympic luger, is buried in bakuriani (georgia).
  • 2010 nigerien coup d'etat:
  • Following this week's coup d’etat, the african union (au), suspends niger.
  • A second day of celebrations is held in the capital, where thousands of people participate.
  • Hamid karzai, president of afghanistan, addresses parliament with a photo showing an 8-year old girl who lost 12 family members to isaf rocket fire during operation moshtarak. he urges foreign troops not to kill civilians.
  • In south waziristan, 30 people are killed by an air strike of the pakistan army.
  • The justice and equality movement rebel group from sudan's darfur region signs an agreement for a ceasefire with the sudanese government at n'djamena.
  • Russian allies including turkey and venezuela have filed a dozen requests to russia for mi-28n night hunter attack helicopters.
  • Madeira island is hit by floods and mudslides that leave at least 32 people dead and 68 others injured.
  • In morocco, 41 people are killed in a minaret fall.
  • Following a new york times report that cited investigators who linked lanxiang vocational school to the attacks, the chinese military and many schools denied involvement.
  • After a dispute over the extension of task force uruzgan's mandate in afghanistan, the dutch cabinet balkenende iv falls.
  • Lunar tet new year holiday car accidents claimed the lives of almost 300 vietnamese and injured 400 others in vietnam. the majority of crashes involved alcohol.
  • Bal wins the golden bear award at the 60th berlin international film festival.
  • The three-masted canadian ship sv concordia, a three-masted vessel, is swept off the coast of brazil by a storm. after spending 48 hours on liferafts in rough waters, the entire crew (64 people) are rescued.
  • 2010 nigerien coup d’etat: following this week's coup d’etat, the african union (au), suspends niger. (al jazeera), (xinhua), (bbc)thousands take part in a second day celebrations in the capital.
  • In madeira island, portugal, heavy rain causes floods and mudslides, resulting in at least 43 deaths, in the worst disaster in the history of the archipelago.

February 20, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 20, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Udinese : 3 - 0
  • Inter - Sampdoria : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - St Truiden : 0 - 1
  • Kortrijk - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 1
  • Waregem - Roeselare : 1 - 1
  • Westerlo - Charleroi : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Hannover : 4 - 1
  • FC Koln - Stuttgart : 1 - 5
  • Hamburg - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
  • Mainz - Bochum : 0 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Augsburg : 0 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Aachen : 3 - 2

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February 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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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 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 20, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 12:32 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 20, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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How old is someone born on February 20, 2010?


Someone born on February 20, 2010 is:

14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 29 days old,

or 743 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5202 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 20, 2010:

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Benito Gavazza
  • Sandy Kenyon
  • Giovanni Pettenella
  • Eduardo Di Loreto
  • Antonio Cariglia
  • Mario Acerbi
  • Jean Derval
  • Jean-Pierre Treiber

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Kennley Douglass

    Kennley Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist...

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

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


Observances on February 20, 2010:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2010 was TiK ToK by Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TiK ToK youtube
  2. - Imma Be youtube
  3. - Need You Now
  4. - Bedrock
  5. - Bad Romance

February 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2010 was It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 20, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It Kills Me
  2. - How Low
  3. - BedRock
  4. - Say Aah
  5. - Say Something

February 20, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 2010 was Dile Al Amor by Aventura, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 20, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dile Al Amor
  2. - Ando Bien Pedo
  3. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  4. - Se Me Va La Voz
  5. - Colgando En Tus Manos

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February 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

February 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

Men of a Certain Age

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Parthiban Shanmugam

February 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova

The Swan Thieves

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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.

Worst Case by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Worst Case

By:

Best case: SurvivalThe son from one of New York's most wealthy families is taken off the streets and held hostage.

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Dear John

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR John is an angry rebel who quit school to enlist in the Army. Not knowing what else to do, he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams.

Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

Committed

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This is the #1 New York Times bestseller after Eat, Pray, Love. It's an intimate, erudite celebration about love. Elizabeth Gilbert's new book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is coming soon.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightning Thief

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book One: Lightning Thief. The

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

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

Pac-Man Championship Edition

Pac-Man Championship Edition

Platform: Android Xbox Live Arcade iOS PlayStation Portable PlayStation 3 Nintendo 3DS J2ME Roku Maemo 5

Genre: Maze, Arcade

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Dead Space Ignition

Dead Space Ignition

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network

Genre: Action, puzzle

Publisher: Electronic Arts

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Crackdown 2

Crackdown 2

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, third-person shooter, open world

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Michael Jackson: The Experience

Michael Jackson: The Experience

Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, iPad, PlayStation Vita, Mac OS X, iPad 2, iPhone

Genre: Music, rhythm

Publisher: Ubisoft, Triumph International

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Who was the US President on February 20, 2010?

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

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

On February 20, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 2010?

On February 20, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 20th?

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

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

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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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