Friday October 01, 2010

US date format: 10/1/2010, UK date format: 1/10/2010

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 1, 2010).

Famous birthdays on this day include Raffaele De Grada .

The number one song in US was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while The Help by Kathryn Stockett was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Gigantic. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Alpha Protocol or Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 01 across the years or at October 2010 calendar.

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October 01, 2010 Events

What happened on October 01, 2010?

Historical Events

Rahm Emanuel is resigning as Chief of Staff for the United States.
Two car bombs explode in Abuja during Nigeria's 50th Anniversary celebrations. They kill 12 and injures 17. Militant rebel group MEND claims responsibility.
After being severely beaten by Kashmir police, Merajuddin, a prominent video journalist, was taken to Srinagar. In the latest attack on media in Kashmir, police also beat his son and his colleague.
After the death of three Pakistani soldiers, NATO set fire to tankers transporting supplies for NATO troops stationed in Afghanistan.
Six sailors were taken hostage off Cameroon's coast by the Africa Marine Commando on September 12. They have been released.
Jonathan Franzen, an American author, advises British readers to stop reading his latest novel Freedom. A printing error led to the publication a draft of his text that was not his original. This meant that thousands of copies would have to be pulped.
Sky 3D launches in the UK as the first 3D TV channel.
BMW announces an international recall of hundreds and thousands of luxury vehicles.
After the controversy surrounding the Oil Spill in the Deepwater Horizon, Tony Hayward was replaced by Bob Dudley as BP's new CEO.
A huge rainstorm formed by the remnants from Tropical Storm Nicole and another extratropical low drenches the East Coast from North Carolina to Maine.
The United Nations has published a slightly edited version of its report on war crimes that were committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1990 and 2000. This is after Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Burundi had rejected the report's findings.
North Korea and South Korea agree on a program to reunite families that were separated during the Korean War.
After her appeal to have her entry refused overturned, Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace laureate, will be deported from Israel in 48 hours.
Nigerian police release 15 schoolchildren kidnapped and held hostage by an armed gang.
As protestors in Reykjavik demonstrate, politicians from Iceland run away from their people.
Pervez Musharraf, a former Pakistani President, launches a new political party in London - the All Pakistan Muslim League.
Thailand lifts the state of emergency in Nakhonratchasima and Khon Kaen, but it is still in effect in Bangkok and nearby provinces of Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani.
The President of the United States Barack Obama holds a press conference at the White House in order to announce a personnel announcement. This announcement is believed to relate to Rahm Emanuel's departure.
The 2010 Ig Nobel Prizes have been announced.
It is reported that 'Inkayacu', an extinct genus prehistoric penguin, was discovered.
Despite a $19 Billion funding bill passed earlier this week by the United States Congress, more than 1,200 NASA employees have been laid off.
The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales hosts the 2010 Ryder Cup between the PGA of America golfers and the PGA European Tour golfers.
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, (ISAF), launched an airstrike to kill 15 insurgents in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar district.
Sky 3D launches in the UK as the first 3D TV channel.
David Lloyd Johnston, who succeeds Michaelle Jean, is sworn into office as the new Governor General of Canada.
Virgin Media launched 3D Channel on Sky, while Sky has launched 3D Channel. 3D Movies On Demand is the first digital TV service.
China launches the Chang'e 2 lunar probe in Sichuan
Fox Sports en Espanol Is Changing to Fox Deportes
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October 01, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on October 01, 2010?

Raffaele De Grada

Other October 1st famous birthdays

Jimmy Carter
American politician, 39th President of the U.S., sworn in 1/20/1977. After serving in the U.S. Navy 1946-1953, he took over the family peanut business and became a community leader. Entering politics, he was elected Governor of Georgia 1971-1975. Carter was virtually unknown outside of his home state when he began his meteoric rise to become the Head of State.
Theresa May
English politician Secretary of State for the Home Department
Julie Andrews
British-American actress and singer with a four-octave range. She had a remarkable, fully formed adult larynx by the time she was seven and could routinely hit F above high C. She made a debut at 12, touring the variety show circuit with her folks. She was then chosen to play on Broadway in "The Boy Friend" at 18. By 20 …
André Barbault
French astrologer and author of some 50 books, a member of an astrological family. His brother, Armand (1906-1974), wrote about astrology and occultism, and his daughter Anne is a published astrologer. Andre began his study of astrology at age 14, taught by Armand, and always was most fond of mundane. His extensive exploration of planetary cycles put him on the …

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October 01, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 01, 2010?

Raffaele De Grada
Ian Buxton
English footballer and cricketer (Born 1938).
José Ángel Ezcurra

Other October 1st famous deaths

Lena Zavaroni
Scottish singer, a child star at age ten who sang "Ma, He's making Eyes At Me," and " If My Friends Could See Me Now.
Richard Avedon
American photographer who is best known for his commercial work in fashion photography as well as his portraits giving the viewer an...
Stan Ockers
Belgian world champ cyclist (1955), dies at 36.
Curtis LeMay
American general and politician (d. 1990).

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October 01, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

Who should a Libra marry?

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger

October 01, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 01, 2010?

The day of the week was Friday.

October 1st marks the 273rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2010 calendar

October	2010
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

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