What happened on Thursday July 01, 2010?

Here's what happened on July 01, 2010:

• Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Becomes Worst in US History Recent estimates confirm that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has surpassed the Ixtoc I incident, becoming the most significant oil spillage in United States oceanic history. The environmental impact is expected to be profound and long-lasting.
• First Direct Image of Extrasolar Planet Confirmed Astronomers achieve a groundbreaking milestone by capturing the first direct image of a planet orbiting a star outside our solar system, marking a significant advancement in astronomical observation and exoplanet research.
• Suicide Bombing at Data Darbar Sufi Shrine in Lahore Two suicide bombers carried out a devastating attack on the Data Darbar Sufi Muslim shrine in Lahore, Pakistan, resulting in at least 42 fatalities and over 175 injuries. The attack targeted a significant religious site, causing widespread shock and mourning.
• Hurricane Alex Makes Landfall in Mexico Hurricane Alex, the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2010 season, made landfall in northeastern Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane. With winds reaching 105 mph (165 km/h), it generated tornadoes that forced evacuations in southern Texas.
• Shanghai-Nanjing High-Speed Railway Opens A major transportation milestone as the Shanghai-Nanjing High-Speed Railway begins operations, offering a remarkable 73-minute journey with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph), showcasing China's advanced rail infrastructure.
• Xinhua Launches CNC World Global News Channel China's state news agency Xinhua inaugurates CNC World, a 24-hour global news television channel broadcasting in English, expanding China's international media presence and soft power.

Events in 2010

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

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 2010

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

Stock market quotes on July 01, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $254.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.09
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.33
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.55

Exchange Rates on July 01, 2010:

• 1 USD = 87.75 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.058 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0597 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.7817 CNY
• 1 EUR = 109.83 JPY

July 01, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 182nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 2010 can also be written as 7/1/2010 in the US and as 1/7/2010 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 2010 in July 2010 calendar

Famous people died on July 01, 2010:

• Arnold Friberg

  Renowned American painter and illustrator famous for his historical and religious artworks, particularly his depictions of Mormon pioneers...

• Ilene Woods

  American actress and singer best known for her voice work in Disney's classic animated film 'Cinderella'.

• Don Coryell
• Egidio Sterpa
• Marco Crestani

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on July 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Katy Perry - California Gurls
2. Usher - OMG
3. B.o.B. - Airplanes
4. Travie McCoy - Billionaire
5. Drake - Find Your Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Usher - There Goes My Baby
3. Drake - Find Your Love
4. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Plies - Lose My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 11:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 2010

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Someone born on July 01, 2010 is:

14 years 10 months old,

or 178 months and 13 days old,

or 775 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5431 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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

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

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