What happened on Thursday April 01, 2010?

Here's what happened on April 01, 2010:

• India Establishes Right to Education Act The Indian government implemented the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, ensuring free and mandatory education for all children aged 6-14. This landmark legislation transforms education into a fundamental human right for millions of children across India.
• India Launches Massive Biometric Census India initiated a groundbreaking national census project where every person over 15 years old will be photographed and fingerprinted. This comprehensive biometric database will be used to create national identity cards, representing a significant technological and administrative milestone.
• Death of Dr. Edward Roberts, Personal Computer Pioneer Dr. Edward Roberts, widely recognized as the 'father of the personal computer' and founder of Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS), passed away at age 68 after a prolonged battle with pneumonia. Roberts is best known for inventing the Altair 8800 computer, which is considered a pivotal moment in personal computing history.
• Deadly Bombings in Pakistan A series of coordinated terrorist bombings targeted the U.S. consulate in Peshawar and a ruling party rally in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan, resulting in fifty fatalities. This attack highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Daimler Admits Widespread Corruption German automotive manufacturer Daimler pleaded guilty to extensive corruption charges in the United States, agreeing to pay a $185 million fine. The company acknowledged paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to government officials across at least 22 countries between 1998 and 2008.
• Russian President Visits Dagestan After Suicide Attack Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made an unexpected visit to Dagestan the day after a tragic suicide attack that claimed 12 lives, signaling the government's immediate response to regional security challenges.

Events in 2010

April 01, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 2010

April 01, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 01, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.27
• Apple AAPL: opens at $237.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.95

Exchange Rates on April 01, 2010:

• 1 USD = 93.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0086 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0555 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8273 CNY
• 1 EUR = 127.36 JPY

April 01, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Southampton : 2 - 2

April 01, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 91st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2010 can also be written as 4/1/2010 in the US and as 1/4/2010 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2010 in April 2010 calendar

Famous people died on April 01, 2010:

• John Forsythe

  John Forsythe was a renowned American actor best known for his roles in television series like 'Dynasty' and 'Charlie's Angels'.

• Henry Edward Roberts

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 2010 was Rude Boy by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Rihanna - Rude Boy
2. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
3. Lady GaGa - Telephone
4. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
5. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart

April 01, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Timbaland Featuring Drake - Say Something
3. Usher Featuring Plies - Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
4. Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy
5. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 2010 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:22 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 2010

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Someone born on April 01, 2010 is:

15 years 1 month old,

or 181 months and 13 days old,

or 788 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5522 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2010?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 01, 2010.

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