Thursday August 05, 2010: on this day

August 05, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2010 can also be written as 8/5/2010 in the US and as 5/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on August 05, 2010:

• The us senate approves elena kagan for a position on the us supreme court. it votes 63-37.
• The 2010 copiapo mining accident traps 33 chilean miners at 2,300 feet below the ground.
• South korea launches a massive anti-submarine drill in the yellow sea near the disputed maritime boundary. it considers this a show off against north korea and to be "fully prepared for combat". north korea is disapproving of the exercise.
• Nato airstrikes in nangarhar province kill at least 25 to 32 afghans, including civilians. many were bombed while attending the funerals of flood victims by nato planes; their relatives are dismayed.
• At least 17 people are more killed in a third day violence in karachi. police were given orders to shoot at buildings that burn. current death toll: more than 80.
• Kyrgyzstan:
• As protesters return from abroad, urmat baryktabasov (an opposition politician) is shot by troops in bishkek.
• Tear gas is used and 27 people are detained, including baryktabasov.
• Somali pirates took a syrian cargo ship flagged in saint vincent & the grenadines with sugar and 24 crew members (22 syrian and 2 egyptian), in the gulf of aden.
• Israel releases the mv mavi marmara aid ship, which it confiscated after nine people were killed in the gaza flotilla raid of may.
• An exhibit of salvador dali items will be featured at an atlanta, united states, exhibition.
• Baden-baden, baden–wurttemberg has been able to find a piano that wolfgang amadeus mozart may have used.
• The national library of ireland is presented with a world-class example of 17th-century ship’s pass, dating back to 1687 and signed and dated by samuel pepys and king james ii.
• Mikhail pletnev, a russian pianist, conductor, and composer cancels appearances as he addresses allegations that he raped 14-year-old thai boy.
• Securities and exchange commission (sec), sacks ndi okereke-onyuike as director-general of nigerian stock exchange and suspends aliko dangote, its chairman.
• Pham thanh binh is being held on suspicion that he nearly bankrupted vinashin, vietnam's largest state-owned company.
• According to the united nations, more than 4 million people have been affected by the worst floods in pakistan's history. the death toll is at least 1,600.
• As the wildfires near moscow, a russian military garrison moves its artillery guns to a safer spot.
• 18 children are killed when their boat capssizes on lake victoria, tanzanian side.
• After a successful ampquotstatic killampquot process with drilling mud, bp has been authorized to pump cement into deepwater horizon's oil spillage site.
• The pacific islands forum meets at vanuatu to discuss fiji.
• Syrian foreign minister walid muallem sends a letter to secretary-general of the united nations ban ki-moon in which he writes charges against three israelis charged with spying for syria are ampquotbaselessampquot and ampquotfabricatedampquot.
• David cameron, prime minister of the united kingdom, makes another error. he incorrectly asserts that iran has a nuclear weapon. this just after he apologized to a pensioner who was angry about his gaffe regarding the battle of britain.
• Naomi campbell, a model, testifies that she was given several "dirty looking stones" by former president of liberia charles taylor during his trial at united nations special court for sierra leone.
• An appeal court in poland upholds the decision by a lower court to extradite an accused mossad agent to germany for falsifying a passport that was used in the murder of hamas commander mahmoud al-mabhouh, dubai.
• Three arab men are accused by israel of spying on syria. they deny the charges, and one is alleged be a human right activist.
• Two police officers are accused of raping a woman. she appears on egyptian television and is interviewed about her experience.
• California proposition 8 supporters who oppose same-sex marriage are appealing against the decision by vaughn r. walker, united states district court.
• The supreme court of justice of the nation has upheld as constitutional a law that allows same-sex marriages to be allowed in mexico city.
• After a taser was used to shock a female 14-year old bystander, british police issued an apology.
• The highest levels of child abuse reported in japan since records began to be kept a decade ago are now.
• Brazilian police arrest a guard after they discover that rio de janeiro prison is being managed by some inmates.
• The u.s. government has charged 14 individuals with participating in "a deadly pipeline" that sent money and fighters from the united states into the somalian insurgency group al-shabaab.
• The preliminary results of the referendum to amend the constitution of kenya indicate that it passed with 67% of the votes. this was after a peaceful election.
• Campaigners against the new constitution are defeated.
• Rwanda:
• In a statement, the rwandan government denied that it was responsible for any deaths of political opponents.
• Louise mushikiwabo, rwanda's foreign minister, says that the country is committed to free expression but does not support quothate media.
• While recovering from gallbladder surgery, kevin rudd, former prime minister of australia joins julia gillard's campaign for julia gillard. he also attacks tony abbott, the opposition leader.
• The ivorian presidential election of 2010 is scheduled for 31 october.
• Wyclef jean, a musician, officially registers to run for the presidency in haiti.
• Anil khanna is the treasurer for the 2010 commonwealth games in delhi. he resigned because of corruption allegations.
• As a participant in a talent hunt, diego forlan, uruguay striker and fifa world cup player of 2010, is a popular attraction for the residents of kolkata.
• Nolan ryan, an american baseball player, buys the texas rangers in a bankruptcy auction.
• Kyrgyzstan - troops in bishkek open fire on protesters who are trying to support urmat baryktabasov (an opposition politician who returned from abroad). (bbc), (upi)tear gas fired, 27 people are detained, including baryktabasov.
• Six afghan policemen were killed in a suicide attack near kunduz, tajikistan.
• Talks between taiwan and singapore on free trade agreements are agreed upon
• A bus that was carrying 20 people collides with the jhelum river in pakistan-controlled kashmir.
• Kenyan constitutional referendum, 2010,: preliminary results of kenya's referendum on the new constitution of kenya indicate that it passed with 67% of the votes. this was after peaceful elections. (aljazeera). those who voted against the constitution concede defeat.
• Rwanda: the rwandan government denied in a statement that they were responsible for any deaths of political opponents. (bbc).rwandan foreign minister louise mushikiwabo claims that the country is committed to freedom of expression, but does not support "hate media".
• The united states senate confirms elena kagan's nomination as associate justice on the u.s. supreme court.
• The new files can be downloaded free of charge for the next month. they show that the british government felt threatened in the 1950s by ufos and that winston churchill, dwight d. eisenhower, ordered the covering-up one unexplained encounter.
• The copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days.
• Ten members of international assistance mission nuristan eye camp team are killed by persons unknown in kuran wa munjan district of badakhshan province, afghanistan.

August 05, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 05, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.28
• Apple AAPL: opens at $261.73
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $130.73

Exchange Rates on August 05, 2010:

• 1 USD = 85.84 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0169 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0462 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.7715 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.17 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:46 am and setting at 05:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

• Genelia D'Souza

  Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

• DeRay Davis

  DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

• Loni Anderson

  American actress.

• John Huston

  American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

• Maureen McCormick

  Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

• Mark Strong

  Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

• John Saxon

  American actor.

• Jesse Williams

  Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

• Kara Tointon

  British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

• Jonathan Silverman

  American producer and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 5th

You are 13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months and 15 days old,

or 715 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5007 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2010?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 2010.

Famous people died on August 05, 2010:

• Avaiyah Chen

  Influential painter known for their abstract and thought-provoking artworks.

• Kalmen Opperman

  Famous Australian clarinetist and music educator.

• Crawford Barton

  Crawford Barton was an American sculptor recognized for his abstract works.

• Godfrey Binaisa

  Ugandan lawyer and politician who served as the president of Uganda from 1979 to 1980.

• Nicola Porcelli
• Roberto Ferrario
• Vittorio Lanternari
• Ugo Macera
• Robert Baker Aitken

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

• Marilyn Monroe

  American actress, singer, model and actress.

• Richard Burton

  Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

• Alec Guinness

  British actor, born in the 1930s.

• Carmen Miranda

  Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

• Judy Canova

  American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

• Queenie Smith

  Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

• Charles Carson

  Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

Holidays on August 05, 2010:

• St. Memmius
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
• St. Afra and her companions
• Burkina Faso - Independence Day
• Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day

August 05, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 05, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Katy Perry - California Gurls
3. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
4. B.o.B. - Airplanes
5. Travie McCoy - Billionaire

August 05, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 05, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. 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. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Ride
5. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG

August 05, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 05, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
2. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
3. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos
4. Intocable - No Puedo Volver
5. Juanes - Yerbatero