Saturday October 09, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/9/2010, UK date format: 9/10/2010

October 9th, 2010 was the 282nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Saturday.

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 A Journey by Tony Blair was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Gigantic. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Beyond Ynth or Chaos Rings.

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 09 across the years or at October 2010 calendar.

October 09, 2010 Events

What happened on October 09, 2010?

Historical Events

Two other Taliban leaders and insurgents were killed during a fight with Nato forces in the Murghab district of western Badghis province.
Police shoot 7 naxals in an encounter in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh.
Four Italian soldiers are killed in an attack on the Farah region, Afghanistan.
Violence in England
As demonstrations in England lead to violence, riot police and dogs clash against protesters. Five men are detained and five are injured in the largest police operation in Britain for 25 years.
Four terrified Sky News news staff members lock themselves in their car after an attack on a Sky News satellite truck.
Linda Norgrove's death:
David Cameron defends the American rescue effort that failed.
In southwestern Pakistan, gunmen set fire to over 20 oil tanker trucks transporting fuel for NATO forces in Afghanistan.
The Government of Ecuador extends the emergency declared on September 30, 2010 in response to the Ecuador crisis.
Pita Sharples, Minister of Maori Affairs, adds his name after he upsets most of India and calls for Paul Henry to be fired from TVNZ.
Warner Bros. cancels the 3D version for the next Harry Potter movie.
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), has signed a number of framework agreements with Shanghai Financial Office.
Ajka alumina plant accident:
2010 Copiapo mining accident:
2010 Copiapo Mining Accident:: A drill reaches underground chamber, where 33 trapped miners are. There are wild celebrations. Rescue efforts will begin in a matter of days.
After the ferry ignited near Fehmarn on the eastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein, more than 200 passengers were rescued. Twenty of them sustained injuries. Reports indicate that there was an explosion at the vessel.
According to Sui Wei, the United States is leading a group non-EU developed nations in efforts to completely revamp the Kyoto Protocol. This would block any progress in climate negotiations currently underway in Tianjin.
Cecilia Ibru, former Oceanic Bank chief, is sentenced for six months after she was found guilty of three of the 25 charges of fraud.
Erwin Arnada is the ex-editor of "Playboy Indonesia" and was arrested in Bali. After a 2007 trial, Erwin Arnada was sentenced in August to two years imprisonment. He was on the run.
Kim Jong Un and his father Kim Jong Il attend the Arirang Festival performance at Pyongyang. This is Kim Jong Un's first appearance in front of the media. (BBC). Zhou Yongkang, a senior Chinese leader, is also present.
To advance to the 2010 American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins.
Violence in England: Riot police officers and dogs clash with protesters in England as violence is a result of demonstrations. Five men are taken into custody in what is the largest operation by the police for 25 years (25 decades). (BBC) (The Daily Telegraph). Four terrified members of Sky News' news team escape from a van carrying elements of the far-right English Defence League.
Linda Norgrove's death: This is the result of a failed rescue effort by the United States of Afghanistan. Sky News: David Cameron defends the American rescue effort that failed.
Linda Norgrove dies in Afghanistan after a failed rescue attempt by the United States.
Accident at the Ajka alumina-plant:: Kolontar, Hungary is evacuated due to an escalating emergency.
As the emergency grows, Kolontar in Hungary is evacuated.
After Ecuador's 2010 Ecuador crisis last week, a Ecuadorean court ordered the detention of 12 police officers. A lawyer claimed that they were being "witch hunted".
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October 09, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Other October 9th famous birthdays

John Lennon
British singer, Lennon is an icon in popular culture.
France Gall
French and internationally popular "yA (c)-yA" singer, daughter Robert Gall, songwriter and CA(cile) (whose father is Paul Berthier,...
Laure Manaudou
French swimmer, born to Jean-Luc Manaudou & Dutch Olga Schippers.
David Cameron
British politician, elected Leader for the Conservative Party in Dec 2005 and leader of the Opposition in Britain since 4 December 2005.

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How old am I?

If October 09, 2010 is your birthday you are 12 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 09.

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October 09, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 09, 2010?

Maurice Allais

Other October 9th famous deaths

Jacques Brel
Belgian-born French composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
Aileen Wuornos
American serial killer sentenced death (Born 1956).
Oskar Schindler
Czech businessman who joined Nazi party and became double agent.
Roy Black
German pop singer who sings romantic songs.

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October 09, 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 09, 2010 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 09, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 09, 2010?

The day of the week was Saturday.

October 9th marks the 281st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 83 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 09, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 09, 2010?

Observances

World Post Day

Music charts

What was the number one song on October 09, 2010? Which were the top hits on October 09, 2010?
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