Monday January 04, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 1/4/2010, UK date format: 4/1/2010

January 4th, 2010 was the 4th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Capricorn. The day of the week was Monday.

The number one song in US was TiK ToK by Ke$ha.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Tiere bis unters Dach. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Doctor Who: Return to Earth or CSI: Fatal Conspiracy.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at January 04 across the years or at January 2010 calendar.

January 04, 2010 Events

What happened on January 04, 2010?

Historical Events

Officially opened is the Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest building in the world.
Johan Ferrier, the first President of Suriname, and the oldest living former head-of-state, has died in the Netherlands at 99 years old.
NASA's Kepler telescope finds its first five exoplanets
Egyptian archaeologists find the largest tomb ever discovered in the ancient Saqqara Necropolis.
52 Malaysian unmarried couples face sexual misconduct charges and possible imprisonment. They were caught by Islamic morality police alone in hotel rooms.
American media reported that the triple agent from Jordan was responsible for the attack on the CIA base in Afghanistan, which resulted in eight deaths.
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure built in the United Arab Emirates. It's open to the public in Dubai.
South African President Jacob Zuma marries fifth, and currently is married to third wife.
General Than Shwe, a leader of the Burmese military junta, urges people make "correct choices" in elections later in the year.
After a 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, at least 500 homes have been damaged.
A diesel fuel leak from Shaanxi in China reaches the Yellow River which is a water source for millions.
Croatia sues Serbia for genocide at the International Court of Justice. Historical account of the Holocaust is included.
The heaviest snowfall in 60-years has caused widespread disruption to large parts of South Korea and northern China.
Met Eireann reports that Ireland is experiencing the coldest spell since 1963.
Police are searching for a mysterious man who went missing after triggering a security alert at Newark Liberty International Airport, the United States. The airport was completely locked down.
An image of President Barack Obama hangs from a noose that bears the epitaph ampquotPlains (Georgia). Home of Jimmy Carter, our 39th Presidentampquot.
In the lobby of the Lloyd D. George Federal District Courthouse, Las Vegas, Nevada, an unidentified gunman opened fire. This building houses the offices of Senators Harry Reid, John Ensign, and other government officials. A U.S. Marshal was injured and a court security officer were killed. Before the assailant shot him dead, a Marshal was injured.
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January 04, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Other January 4th famous birthdays

Till Lindemann
German singer (Rammstein).
Michael Stipe
American singer and songwriter, R.E.
Peter Steele
Peter Steele was the bassist and lead singer of Type O Negative's gothic metal band.
Yvan Attal
French-born Israeli actor and director.

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How old am I?

If January 04, 2010 is your birthday you are 13 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 04.

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January 04, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 04, 2010?

Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Johan Ferrier
Sandro
Known by his artist names Sandro/Sandro de América ("Sandro of America"), Gitano (gypsy), and the Argentine Elvis, was a notable Argentine...
Sandro (Roberto Sánchez)
Casey Johnson
Rory Markas
American sportscaster (Born in 1955).

Other January 4th famous deaths

Albert Camus
French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.
Gerry Rafferty
Scottish singer, folk and pop singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Christopher Isherwood
British-American essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
Mohamed Bouazizi
Tunisian activist and vegetable seller (Born 1984).

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January 04, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Tiger

Element: Metal

Tiger personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in January 04, 2010 reveal something about your future ? Find out

January 04, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 04, 2010?

The day of the week was Monday.

January 4th marks the 3rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 361 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 2010 calendar

January	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

January 04, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on January 04, 2010?

Holidays

Spaghetti Day
Ogoni Day
The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton

Music charts

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