Friday October 08, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/8/2010, UK date format: 8/10/2010

October 8th, 2010 was the 281st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Friday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Luigi Squarzina .

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 Ape House by Sara Gruen was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Gigantic. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Attack of the Movies 3D or Archetype.

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.

You can also have a look at October 08 across the years or at October 2010 calendar.

October 08, 2010 Events

What happened on October 08, 2010?

Historical Events

After a collapse of Xinjiang's colliery, four miners were killed and one was seriously hurt. A pit belonging to Xinjiang Shenhua Tiandian Mining was destroyed by the earthquake in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture.
Khyber Agency: Security forces attacked militant hideouts using gunship helicopters and killed several militants.
A bombing has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people, including Mohammad Omar (the governor of Kunduz Province).
German officials claim that Islamic militants, whose revelations have triggered an Europe-wide terror alert have links to the perpetrators in the attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001.
Later, it was discovered that a Taiwanese ship had been taken off the coast Madagascar.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict:
Two Hamas militants are shot dead, and several more are injured in an Israeli military raid that took place overnight in Hebron, the Palestinian territory. Hamas-affiliated group the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades threatens to launch revenge attacks
Two Palestinian boys are injured after stoning an Israeli vehicle in Shiloach. The driver of the car, who is the director of Ir David Foundation crashed into them as he tried to flee the crowd of youths stoneing his vehicle. One of the boys is in hospital.
Google celebrates John Lennon's 70th birthday with an animated Google Doodle
The BBC Four World Cinema Award was won by the German film "The White Ribbon".
Albertina Walker, a United States gospel singer, dies in Chicago.
Friday's 37th session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), concluded at its Montreal headquarters. It made progress on aviation emissions.
In September, the United States lost 95,000 jobs more than was expected.
The United Arab Emirates announced that it would not enforce a ban on BlackBerry services, which was due to come into effect next year.
Premier Wen Jiabao of China's People's Republic denies reports that China uses its control over high-tech minerals (called ampquotrare Earthampquot) to bargain with Japan, particularly in relation to Japan's arrest of a captain of a Chinese fishing boat.
Accident at the Ajka alumina-plant in Hungary
Greenpeace says Kolontar samples show a surprising high level of toxic substances. This includes mercury, chrome, and arsenic.
The Maltese chemical tanker YM Uranus, a Maltese chemical ship, is believed to be sinking after colliding with the Panamanian cargo ship Hanjin Rizao off Brittany in France.
One person was killed and 42 are still in hospital at the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Garze. More than 100 people were affected, mostly tourists and hotel staff.
Wen Jiabao, the Chinese Premier, meets with Recep Tayyip Erdan, Turkey's Prime Minister in Ankara.
2010 Nobel Peace Prize
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu remarks in a press release that the Nobel Peace Prize has been ampquotdesecratedampquot and this event could damage ties between the countries.
TVNZ: TVNZ "Breakfast" race row: New Zealand apologizes to India's External Affairs ministry for the ampquotgratuitous, infuriatingampquot behavior of Paul Henry, a broadcaster at the government-owned television network TVNZ.
The International Criminal Court has ordered the resumption of Thomas Lubanga's war crimes trial. Lubanga is being tried for using children as soldiers in his militia during civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Staff of Pakistan's Army, orders an investigation into video that shows 6 blindfolded Pakistanis being executed by firing squad members wearing what appears to be Pakistani army uniforms.
France's highest court rules in favor of facial veils being banned
The United States National Security Advisor General James L. Jones has announced his resignation. His deputy Thomas E. Donilon will replace him.
The Australian Murray-Darling Basin Authority has issued a report requesting that water consumption in the 19 catchments within the Murray-Darling Basin be reduced by as much as half.
Aleksandr Kaleri of Russia and Oleg Skripochka from the United States embark on Soyuz TMA-01M, a mission to reach the International Space Station.
Anthropologists claim that Yersinia Pestis is responsible for the Black Death in Medieval Europe.
The Government of Japan approves a $60 Billion economic stimulus package.
Two more bodies are found, bringing the death count to seven. Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary, plays down the Danube disaster.
MAL Hungarian Aluminium Production and Trade Company offers $150,000 to local authorities in order to assist with the disaster, while not admitting any fault.
2010 Nobel Peace Prize: Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese dissident, is announced as the Nobel Peace Prize winner. China blocks internet coverage. (Al Jazeera). (CNN. The Hindu). (RIA Novosti). A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu stated in a press release, that the Nobel Peace Prize had been "desecrated", and this could cause damage to ties between the two countries.
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese dissident who is currently in prison. China blocks internet coverage.
Leaders of the Arab League meeting in Libya to support President Mahmoud Abubas's decision not to continue peace negotiations with Israel over Israel’s recently expired moratorium for construction in the West Bank.
Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal against house arrest is accepted by the Supreme Court of Burma.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Yang Hyong Sop from North Korea confirms that Kim Jong-un will succeed to his father Kim Jong-il.
China's second lunar probe Chang'e-2 is now in operation.
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October 08, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on October 08, 2010?

Luigi Squarzina

Other October 8th famous birthdays

Matt Damon
American actor and the author of "Good Will Hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend Ben Affleck.
Bruno Mars
American singer, songwriter and record producer.
Sigourney Weaver
American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "Alien.
Bella Thorne
American actress/model.

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How old am I?

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October 08, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 08, 2010?

Luigi Squarzina
Frank Bourgholtzer
American television correspondent (Born 1919).

Other October 8th famous deaths

Willy Brandt
German politician and Chancellor of West Germany between 1969-1974.
Joan Hackett
At 17 years old, Scavullo was the first to discover an American actress.
Kathleen Ferrier
English alto singer dies at 41.
Larry Semon
American screenwriter and producer of actor (d. 1928).

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October 08, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological 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

Sign: Tiger

Element: Metal

Tiger personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in October 08, 2010 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 08, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 08, 2010?

The day of the week was Friday.

October 8th marks the 280th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 84 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2010 calendar

October	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

October 08, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 08, 2010?

Holidays

French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances

World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]

Music charts

What was the number one song on October 08, 2010? Which were the top hits on October 08, 2010?
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