Tuesday October 05, 2010: on this day

October 05, 2010 was the 278th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 05, 2010 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 05, 2010, who was born and died on October 05, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Gigantic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 5th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 05, 2010?


October 05, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 278th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2010 can also be written as 10/5/2010 in the US and as 5/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 05, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 2010:

  • Afghan militant attacks kill four civilians and injure six others in rusht rod, southwestern farah province.
  • A bomb blast at an apartment building in the suburbs bangkok results in 9 people being injured and 3 deaths. (bbc),
  • Two other cadres are reported to have escaped with their lives after an encounter in meghalaya's west garo hills.
  • A car bomb explodes near a shopping center in derry, northern ireland.
  • After the ecuadorian crisis of 2010, a state of emergency has been extended to friday.
  • Tvnz race row - breakfast
  • Protesters gather outside tvnz's central auckland headquarters to demand the scalp of the broadcaster.
  • Google has signed up internet tv programming partners such as tbs, tnt and cnn.
  • Researchers have identified a new language, koro, that is threatened by extinction.
  • The bank of japan reduces interest rates in japan by 0.2 to 0.1%.
  • Mexico's first 100-year bond was issued today, raising us$1 billion in one day.
  • After three people are killed or injured by chemical sludge emitted from an alumina plant that flooded into a dam in western hungary, a state of emergency is declared.
  • According to the united nations, at least 400 children died from lead poisoning in zamfara state. this is twice the number previously reported. the incident is being described as "far from over".
  • A cessna 402.2 crashes in the bahamas and causes at least seven deaths.
  • In protest against a possible arrest by the court, susilo yudhoyono, president of indonesia cancels his state visit to the netherlands
  • Pervez musharraf, a former pakistani president, tells der spiegel that he turned a blind eye to militant groups fighting for kashmir.
  • The president of the united states barack obama announced plans via secretary energy steven chu for additional solar panels to be installed at white house. sungevity founder mohamed nasheed plans to install solar panel at mohamed nasheed's private residence in maldives, as part of the 350 "global work party" event.
  • Israel deports mairead maguire, 1976 nobel peace prize winner, ending their joint effort to meet israeli-palestinian peace activists.
  • A london court hears that a saudi prince raped his servant.
  • Faisal shahzad was the times square bomber who failed and was sentenced to life imprisonment by a new york court.
  • Jerome kerviel, a former societe generale trader, is being sentenced to three year imprisonment in france for his involvement in the january 2008 societe generale trading losses incident.
  • After a thai court dismissed money laundering charges against viktor bout, the extradition of viktor bout, an alleged arms dealer from thailand, to the united states is now closer.
  • Twelve al-qaeda terrorists were arrested by french police in marseilles and bordeaux, including three suspects allegedly equipped with bomb making tools.
  • Steven hayes was found guilty in 2007 of killing three women from the same connecticut family. he is now facing either the death penalty or life imprisonment.
  • Ahmed ghailani will be the first civilian guantanamo prisoner to stand trial. it will take place in new york tomorrow.
  • Serbia marks the tenth anniversary the overthrow slobodan milosevic. eu and u.s. politicians extend their congratulations.
  • After breaking an election promise, david cameron, the uk prime minister, has to apologize to his voters. he withdrew child benefit payments from 1.2million of them.
  • Kim jong-un is joined by his father kim jong-il at the observation of korean people's army. this confirms his status as an heir-apparent and supreme leader of north korea.
  • Sudan announces january's timetable for independence referendum for the south. 14 november is the date to register as a voter.
  • After months of delays, guinea has announced that the second round in the voting for the guinea presidential elections will take place on october 24, after much anticipation.
  • The 2010 nobel prize in physics was won by konstantin novoselov and andre geim, both physicists at manchester university. they were recognized for their groundbreaking research on graphene, a two-dimensional material.
  • Tvnz breakfast race row: tvnz has suspended paul henry, a breakfast broadcaster, effective immediately following yesterday's controversial interview by john key. henry was previously supported by the network's previous statement. (the new zealand herald). protesters gather outside tvnz's central auckland headquarters to demand the broadcaster's head.
  • Tvnz has suspended paul henry, a breakfast broadcaster, effective immediately following yesterday's controversial interview. tvnz had previously released a statement supporting henry.
  • Israel's army claims it is investigating a video that appears to show a soldier moving around a blindfolded palestinian woman.
  • Bolivia's president evo morales kneels to a political opponent during a friendly football match.
  • After a week of protests against frequent power cuts, president abdoulaye wade fires samuel sarr, his energy minister, and replaces him by wade's son.

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

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $282.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.91
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $136.18

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 83.23 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0155 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9665 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6916 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 115.14 JPY

October 05, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hayes & Yeading - Cambridge : 2 - 0
  • Histon - Southport : 2 - 1
  • Kidderminster - Gateshead : 2 - 1
  • Luton - Crawley Town : 1 - 2
  • Mansfield - AFC Wimbledon : 2 - 5
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October 05, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and 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.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 05, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 05, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:15 am and setting at 05:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 2010.

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Who was born on October 05, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 24 days old,

or 703 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4924 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 2010.

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

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

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

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

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October 05, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 2010:

  • Bernard Clavel

    French radio/tv writer, pacifist and artist, painter, critic.

  • Steve Lee

    Swiss singer and musician (gotthard), (born 1963).

  • Mary Leona Gage

    American model and actress, miss usa 1957 (b. 1939).

  • Karen McCarthy
  • Emilio Rosini
  • Roy Ward Baker
  • Enrica Corti
  • Yngve Karlsen
  • Jānis Klovāns
  • Roy Axe
  • Jorge Presno
  • Moss Keane

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Steve Jobs

    American entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the computer revolution.

  • Glema Jobs

    Glema Jobs was a co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

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

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October 05, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 2010:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 4th and October 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just The Way You Are
  2. - Teenage Dream youtube
  3. - Love The Way You Lie
  4. - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love
  5. - Dynamite

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Deuces
  2. - Bottoms Up
  3. - Love All Over Me
  4. - There Goes My Baby
  5. - Fancy

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 05, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 05, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  3. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  4. - Al Diablo Lo Nuestro
  5. - I Like It

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October 05, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

October 05, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gigantic

Gigantic

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Matt Aselton

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Outsourced

Outsourced

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Jeffcoat

Nikita

Nikita

Release year: 2010

Country: United States of America

Hellcats

Hellcats

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Robert F. Slatzer

October 05, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sh*T My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Sh*T My Dad Says

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After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern is "like Socrates but angrier and has worse hair,"

The Big Short by Michael Lewis

The Big Short

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The true story of the crash started in strange feeder markets, where the sun doesn’t shine and the SEC doesn’t dare or bother to tread: the bond derivative and real estate derivative

Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

Mini Shopaholic

By:

Becky Brandon believes that having a daughter makes her a mother and a friend for life. Two-year-old Minnie takes a different approach to shopping.

The Warmth Of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

The Warmth Of Other Suns

By:

Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, chronicles in this masterwork an epic and beautifully written story about one of America's great untold stories: the decades-long migration by black citizens from the South.

The Fall by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan

The Fall

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"A mix between The Hot Zone & 'Salem's Lot Entertainment Weekly." I cannot wait to see where Del Toro & Hogan take us next ."--James

October 05, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 05, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cause of Death: Can you Catch the Killer?

Cause of Death: Can you Catch the Killer?

Platform: iOS

Genre: Interactive fiction, Visual Novel

1001 Crystal Mazes Collection

1001 Crystal Mazes Collection

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Teyon

Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer

Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Funcom CompuExpert (NA)[1] Deep Silver (EU)

Car Town

Car Town

Platform: Facebook Mega Platform, iOS

Genre: Simulation, Racing

Crunchball 3000

Crunchball 3000

Platform: Adobe Flash Player

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Armor Games

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Who was the US President on October 05, 2010?

On October 05, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 2010?

On October 05, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 2010?

On October 05, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for October 2010?

October 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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