What happened on Tuesday May 04, 2010?

Here's what happened on May 04, 2010:

• Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico led to significant economic disruptions, causing slower shipping and driving up prices for gasoline, food, and other products across the United States.
• Times Square Bombing Suspect Arrested U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani national, in connection with the attempted bombing of Times Square. Shahzad was intercepted while attempting to flee the country, preventing a potential terrorist attack.
• Nashville Catastrophic Flooding Nashville, Tennessee experienced a devastating flood event, receiving 13 inches of rain in just two days, nearly double the previous rainfall record. The southern park's levee was breached, leading to widespread evacuations. The disaster resulted in 17 fatalities due to flash floods and drowning, marking one of the most significant natural disasters in Tennessee's recent history.
• Thailand Political Negotiations Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and anti-government Red Shirt protesters reached a tentative agreement to hold general elections in November. However, unresolved questions about parliamentary dissolution prevented a complete resolution to the two-month political standoff in central Bangkok.
• Picasso Painting Sets Auction Record Pablo Picasso's masterpiece 'Nude Green Leaves and Bust' was sold at a Christie's auction in New York for a record-breaking US$106.5 million, establishing a new world record for the most expensive artwork sold at auction at that time.
• Death of Ernie Harwell, Legendary Baseball Broadcaster Ernie Harwell, the beloved Detroit Tigers' radio announcer for over 40 years, passed away from cancer at the age of 92. Known for his distinctive voice and storytelling, Harwell was a Hall of Fame broadcaster who became an iconic figure in baseball history.
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame Julia Louis-Dreyfus received her 2,407th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, though humorously, her name was originally misspelled on the star.
• Conservation Effort for Snubfin Dolphin Marine experts announced a comprehensive rescue plan to save the endangered snubfin dolphin, a unique Australian marine species with no other similar dolphins in existence, highlighting critical marine conservation efforts.

Events in 2010

May 04, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 04, 2010

May 04, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 04, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $262.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.52
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.89

Exchange Rates on May 04, 2010:

• 1 USD = 94.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0245 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1043 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 122.8 JPY

May 04, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Villarreal : 4 - 2
• Barcelona - Tenerife : 4 - 1
• Getafe - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1
• Valencia - Xerez : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Vannes : 1 - 2
• Chateauroux - Arles : 3 - 0
• Dijon - Sedan : 3 - 1
• Guingamp - Strasbourg : 2 - 0
• Istres - Tours : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Rangers : 2 - 1

May 04, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 124th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 2010 can also be written as 5/4/2010 in the US and as 4/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 2010 in May 2010 calendar

Famous people died on May 04, 2010:

• William Lubtchansky
• Luigi Poggi

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on May 4th

May 04, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 2010 was Nothin' On You by B.o.B., according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
4. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
5. Train - Hey, Soul Sister

May 04, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
4. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name
5. Drake - Over

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

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May 04, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 04, 2010 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 May 04, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on May 04, 2010

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Someone born on May 04, 2010 is:

15 years and 10 days old,

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or 784 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5489 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 2010?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 04, 2010.

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