Wednesday October 06, 2010

US date format: 10/6/2010, UK date format: 6/10/2010

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 6, 2010).

The number one song in US was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Fall of Giants by Ken Follett was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Gigantic. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Marvel Pinball or Alpha Protocol.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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October 06, 2010 Events

What happened on October 06, 2010?


Historical Events

  • Roy Halladay pitched the Cincinnati Reds' second no-hitter during Game 1 in the NLDS.
  • In a drone attack by the US near Miramshah, North Waziristan (Pakistan), eleven suspected militants were killed.
  • Thai authorities accuse anti-government red shirts in Thailand of being behind the bomb blast that left Bangkok killing at least three people.
  • Unarmed gunmen set fire to 40 trucks transporting oil for NATO forces fighting in Afghanistan, Quetta and Nowshera in Pakistan. They also killed a truck driver. This attack and others were claimed by the Tehreek-etaliban. This attack was the sixth on convoys carrying supplies to Afghanistan since Pakistan shut down a crucial border crossing almost a whole week ago. (AP via MSNBC). (Reuters).
  • Yemen attacks
  • Three people are injured when a British embassy car is attacked in Sanaa. (Channel News Asia) (Yemen Observer),
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See also

What happened on October 06 in history? Find out the list of October 6th major events

What was 2010 famous for? Discover everything about 2010

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October 06, 2010 Famous Deaths


Who died on October 06, 2010?

Other October 6th famous deaths

  • Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist and TV and radio personality, host of "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox cable news since 1996 and "The Radio Factor" since...

  • American actor known for his role as the Spanish soldier, Sergeant Garcia on Walt Disney's live-action television series "Zorro"...

  • French champion cyclist, winner of the Tour de France in 1947.

  • American actor director and screenwriter (d. 1962).

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October 06, 2010 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Libra

Libra personality

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

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

Tiger

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October 06, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 06, 2010?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

October 6th marks the 278th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 86 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on October 06, 2010? Which were the top hits on October 06, 2010?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

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

Top #5 R&B songs

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

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Say You'll Haunt Me
  2. - Animal
  3. - Another Way To Die
  4. - Little Lion Man
  5. - Nightmare

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
Sport Games on October 06, 2010

Sport Games on October 06, 2010


Serie B

Football (Italy)
  • Varese - Novara : 3 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in October 2010?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

Fall of Giants

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As five interconnected families navigate the dramatic dramas of the First World War and the Russian Revolution as well as the struggle for women's rights, Ken Follett's new historical epic opens, Ken Follett is at the center. A

The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow

The Grand Design

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER What is the purpose of our existence? What is reality's nature?

White House Diary by Jimmy Carter

White House Diary

By:

An edited and annotated diary by President Jimmy Carter. It contains insights into Carter's presidency, his relationships and friendships, as well as his lasting impact on the issues that continue to be a concern for America.

The Postcard Killers by James Patterson, Liza Marklund

The Postcard Killers

By:

Jacob Kanon, a NYPD detective, is taking a tour through Europe's most beautiful cities. He doesn't just see the beautiful sights, he also views each museum, cathedral and cafe through the eyes his daughter's killer.

Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

Mini Shopaholic

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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.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Marvel Pinball

Marvel Pinball

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN), Android, Nintendo 3DS, iOS, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, PC

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, Zen Studios

Alpha Protocol

Alpha Protocol

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing, stealth

Publisher: Sega

SpongeBob's Boating Bash

SpongeBob's Boating Bash

Platform: Wii,[1] Nintendo DS

Genre: Racing

Publisher: THQ

Banzai Rabbit

Banzai Rabbit

Platform: iOS

Diner Dash 5: BOOM!

Diner Dash 5: BOOM!

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: PlayFirst, KatGames Big Splash Games LLC

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.18
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $289.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $136.88

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 82.91 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0108 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9619 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.689 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 115.455 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the zodiac sign was Libra.

Who was the US President on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 2010?

On October 06, 2010 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on October 06, 2010?

Famous people died on October 06, 2010 include, Colette Renard, Antonie Kamerling, Piet Wijn.