Thursday July 01, 2010: on this day

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

Here's what happened on July 01, 2010:

• Oil spillage at deepwater horizon
• Recent estimates show that the deepwater horizon oil disaster has now surpassed ixtoc i's volume and is now the worst oil spillage in the united states' oceanic history.
• Animal welfare groups sued bp for burning endangered sea turtles. they asked the court to stop controlled burning of oil in the gulf of mexico. bp claims that it is violating the endangered species act as well as other laws.
• Israeli-palestinian conflict:
• Israeli airforce jets attacked several targets in gaza overnight in response to a rocket attack against southern israel.
• Catherine ashton, the european union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, says that the demolition of palestinian homes in east jerusalem for an archeological center and tourist centre is ampquotan obstruction to peace and illegal under international law.
• Asylum is granted to the son of a founder member of hamas.
• China
• Shanghai-nanjing high-speed railway opens; the journey takes 73 mins and has a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).
• After a popular ride at an amusement park, a spaceship simulator plunged to the ground in shenzhen, six people were killed and ten more injured.
• In the suburbs lhasa, tibet, more than 300 kilograms worth of drugs, including opium and morphine, as well as ice (methamphetamine hydrochloride), methamphetamine hydrochloride, ketamine, and dancing outreach, are being incinerated.
• In hong kong, a total of 52,000 people participated in anti-government protests. bbc news bloomberg
• Inter-korean relationships
• North korea requests the united nations security council investigate the sinking and rescue of the "cheonan". diplomats confirm that south korea is asking the united nations security council to condemn north korea.
• Two north koreans were jailed in south korea for plotting to assassinate a high-ranking defector from north korea, hwang jangyop.
• Anatolia news agency reports that 11 kurdish soldiers and three members of a kurdish militia were killed during clashes in southeast turkey.
• The united states government actively seizes domains owned by 7 u.s.-based entities
• In light of claims by nita lowery, the current chairperson of the house appropriations committee, the united states that cash suitcases are being flown out, the afghan government is calling for an international inquiry. lowey's claims led to the united states blocking billions of dollars in aid.
• Three suicide bomb blasts at the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore result in at least 42 deaths and more than 175 injuries.
• According to the united kingdom's forced marriage unit, there has been an increase in cases where gay and bisexual men have been forced to wed by their families.
• Somali president sharif ahmed joins somali troops on the front line during battles on the 50ampsupampthamp/supamp anniversary of the country's independence.
• Millions mourn the loss of grand marabout des mourides, serigne mouhamadou lamine bara mbacke.
• Ottawa's 143rd birthday is celebrated by people all over the city.
• After a ps2.7 million restoration of the iconic statue of christ the redeemer in rio de janeiro, the monument is now unveiled. it features a display featuring green and yellow to honor the brazilian national football team at the fifa world cup 2010.
• Hurricane alex, the first atlantic hurricane season 2010 hurricane, hits northeastern mexico as a category-2 hurricane according to the saffir-simpson hurricane scale. it has winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and creates tornadoes that force people to shelters in southern texas.
• Fossils found at franceville in gabon, are believed to show that multicellular life began on earth at least 1.5 billion years before current estimates.
• Astronomers have confirmed the first direct image of an extrasolar star-orbiting planet.
• Pierre nkurunziza is the incumbent president of burundi. he was the sole candidate in the presidential elections. (afp), (africanews),
• Two nuclear power stations have been approved by the parliament of finland.
• Ahmed m. mahamoud silanyo, a former president of somaliland, is elected to succeed dahir riyalekahin.
• Kenyan mps voted to raise their salaries by 18%. this makes them one of the highest-paid legislators in the world.
• The methodist church of great britain votes to boycott israeli-produced goods from the west bank due to what it called israel's illegal occupation of palestinian lands.
• George j. mitchell, united states middle east envoy, accuses hamas "unacceptable behavior" in regard to gilad shalit, a captive soldier held in gaza for four years. mitchell calls for his immediate release.
• China: china's xinhua launches a 24-hour english-language tv news channel. (ap via yahoo! (ap via yahoo!)
• China's xinhua launches a 24-hour english tv news channel.
• Deepwater horizon oil leak: the deepwater horizon oil leak has become more significant than ixtoc i's in terms of volume and is now the worst oil spillage in american history. (msnbc news services, usa today) animal welfare groups sued bp for burning endangered turtles. they asked the court to stop controlled burning of oil spilled in the gulf of mexico. bp claims that it is violating the endangered species act.
• Inter-korean relations : north korea requests the united nations security council investigate the sinking the cheonan. diplomats state that south korea would like the council to condemn north korea. (aljazeera). two north koreans have been arrested in south korea for plotting to assassinate a high-ranking defector from north korea, hwang jangyop.
• The united states government actively seizes domains of seven u.s.-based websites for copyright infringement and replaces these with this.

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

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

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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 Last Quarter.

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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Whose famous birthday is on July 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 1st:

• Olivia de Havilland

  Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

• Pamela Anderson

  Canadian-american actress and star of "baywatch", the most-watched tv program in history.

• Liv Tyler

  American actress, daughter bebe buell of aerosmith and steven tyler of aerosmith.

• Leslie Caron

  French-american ballet dancer, winsome, and elfin.

• Debbie Harry

  American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as the lead singer of new wave and punk rock bands.

• Léa Seydoux

  French actress and granddaugther to jera'me seydoux.

• Hilarie Burton

  Hilarie burton is an american actress and vj, best known for her role as peyton sawyer on the television series one tree hill.

• Vincent D'Onofrio

  Vincent d'onofrio is an american actor known for his roles in full metal jacket, men in black, and daredevil.

• Sydney Pollack

  American actor and filmmaker whose works include "the slender thread," 1965 and "the scalphunters," 1968.

• Karen Black

  American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

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You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 3 days old,

or 722 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5056 days old,

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 1st 2024.

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.

Famous people died on July 01, 2010:

• Geoffrey Hutchings

  British actor (born 1939).

• Lilymae Hernandez

  Lilymae Hernandez was a renowned oceanographer who studied the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.

• Buck Shirley

  Pioneer in computer graphics and co-founder of Silicon Graphics.

• Arnold Friberg

  American painter and illustrator (d. 2010).

• Don Coryell

  American football coach and player (d. 2010).

• Ilene Woods

  American actress and singer (b. 1929).

• Egidio Sterpa
• Gabriele Mandel
• Marco Crestani
• Tony Corinda
• Enrique Sánchez-Monge y Parellada
• Ramón Ayerra
• Francisco Claver

What famous deaths happened on July 1st?

Famous deaths on July 1st:

• Robert Mitchum

  American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

• Walter Matthau

  American actor, best known for his role in the odd couple as oscar madison.

• Virginia Weidler

  American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

• Sylvia Sidney

  Bronx (new york) -- actress (wkrp.

• Mollie Sugden

  English singer and actress (d. 2009).

• Edward Dmytryk

  Director (carpetbaggers, young lions, caine mutiny).

• Wolfman Jack

  Disc jockey (midnight special), is killed at 57.

• Marylon Brando

  Iconic American actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

• Ramces II

  One of the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt known for his military campaigns and building projects.

• Brandol Brando

  Renowned actor known for his roles in iconic films like The Godfather.

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Holidays on July 01, 2010:

• Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) - national holiday of Canada. Moving Day in the province of QuTbec
• 1899 - Indiana Jones's birthday.
• In Bulgaria, there is a tradition called July Morning dating from the hippy period in 1980s and maybe as far back as the 1970s. Young (and not so young) people from all over the country travel (often hitchhike) to the Black Sea coast to meet the first sun rays on the 1st of July. Naturally Uriah Heep's July Morning is the main refrain. Although the tradition is linked to the hippy movement in America, it is still popular in Bulgaria. Strangely, it seems that there is no such tradition in other
• Surinam Keti Koti (Breaking of Chains) Day of Liberty; On July 1, 1863 slavery was abolished.
• Memorial Day in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.

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.

July 01, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 01, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 R&B music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

July 01, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 01, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 01, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

July 01, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 01, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
2. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
3. Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Bachata En Fukuoka
4. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
5. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos