What happened on Sunday January 03, 2010?

Here's what happened on January 03, 2010:

• In a shootout between Iranian drug traffickers and police in South Khorasan Province, at least seven Iranian officers and two drug dealers were killed.
• Galeras volcano in Colombia erupts, causing the evacuation of approximately 8,000 people.
• Mount Nyamuragira, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, erupts, threatening the Virunga National park's rare wildlife.
• After the attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 that was shot down on Christmas Day, Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister, announces that UK airports will now have full body scanners.
• Manchester United lost 1-0 to Leeds United in Lowly League One thanks to Jermaine Beckford's goal at the Stretford End. This knocked Manchester United out the FA Cup Third Round.
• In response to threats from Al-Qaeda, the United States and United Kingdom closed their Yemen embassies.
• Due to Al Qaeda's security threats, the United States and United Kingdom have closed their Yemen embassies.
• A magnitude 5.1 earthquake in eastern Tajikistan leaves 20,000 people homeless and causes damage of US$1.5million.
• Recent mudslides in Brazil have resulted in more than 85 deaths, with at least 29 of them from a hotel collapse. Two nuclear power stations will be shut down as precaution.
• According to the Eritrean military, at least 10 Ethiopian soldiers were killed in Ethiopia's armed incursion into Eritrea. 2 of them were captured. According to the Ethiopian military, 25 soldiers from Eritrea were killed in an attack on Ethiopian positions.
• Heavy fighting in Dhuusa Mareeb, Somalia has resulted in at least 47 deaths.
• Kumasi, Ghana: A fire destroyed one of Africa's most renowned markets.
• Australian researchers have discovered the remains of the 1912 first Antarctica flight.
• After days of flooding in New South Wales (Australia), more than 1000 people were evacuated.
• The Supreme Court of Peru has upheld a sentence of 25 years imprisonment for President Alberto Fujimori who was convicted of mass violations of human rights.
• Mexican police arrest Carlos Beltran Leyva, an alleged drug lord in Culiacan (Sinaloa).
• Japan doubles the state-sponsored credit line for Japan Airlines, a troubled airline Japan Airlines, to Y200bn (US$2.2bn).
• Many people attempted to stop a massive diesel leakage into the Yellow River's Wei River in Shaanxi (China).
• Two trains collide in the vicinity of Bilecik, northwestern Turkey. One train was killed and at least four were injured.
• Many British Muslim writers voice their dismay at Lynda LaPlane, ''Prime Suspect" writer,'' complaining to the BBC about how difficult it is for her scripts to be commissioned than for an ampquotlittle Muslim boyampquot.
• Peru Supreme Court Upholds Fujimori Sentence The Supreme Court of Peru confirmed a 25-year prison sentence for former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of severe human rights violations. This landmark decision represents a significant moment in Peru's pursuit of justice for past governmental abuses.
• Brazil Mudslides Disaster Devastating mudslides in Brazil resulted in over 85 fatalities, including 29 deaths from a hotel collapse. The severity of the disaster prompted precautionary measures, including the potential shutdown of two nuclear power stations.
• US and UK Embassy Closure in Yemen Due to serious Al-Qaeda security threats, the United States and United Kingdom have closed their diplomatic missions in Yemen, heightening tensions in the region and demonstrating the ongoing risk of terrorist activities.
• Tajikistan Earthquake A significant 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Tajikistan, causing extensive damage and leaving 20,000 people homeless. The disaster resulted in approximately US$1.5 million in economic losses and significant humanitarian challenges.
• Galeras Volcano Eruption in Colombia The Galeras volcano in Colombia erupted, forcing the emergency evacuation of approximately 8,000 local residents. The volcanic activity posed significant risks to nearby communities and highlighted the ongoing geological volatility in the region.

Events in 2010

January 03, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 03, 2010

January 03, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Xerez : 1 - 0
• Getafe - Valladolid : 1 - 0
• Mallorca - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 0
• Osasuna - Real Madrid : 0 - 0
• Santander - Tenerife : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Cadiz - Gimnastic : 0 - 1
• Celta - Murcia : 1 - 1
• Elche - Las Palmas : 2 - 5
• Vallecano - Levante : 0 - 0
• Villarreal B - Sociedad : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dundee - Airdrie Utd : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Rangers : 1 - 1
• Hibernian - Hearts : 1 - 1

January 03, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 3rd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 2010 can also be written as 1/3/2010 in the US and as 3/1/2010 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 2010 in January 2010 calendar

Famous people died on January 03, 2010:

• Mary Daly

  Influential radical feminist philosopher and theologian who challenged patriarchal structures in religious and academic discourse.

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 2010 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 2010.

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Someone born on January 03, 2010 is:

15 years 4 months old,

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