Monday January 10, 2011

US date format: 1/10/2011, UK date format: 10/1/2011

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 10, 2011).

The number one song in US was Firework by Katy Perry.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Decoded by Jay-Z was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Green Hornet. If you liked videogames you were probably playing SpongeBob SquigglePants or Crimson: Steam Pirates.

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 January 10 across the years or at January 2011 calendar.

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January 10, 2011 Events

What happened on January 10, 2011?

Historical Events

The aftermath of the Tucson shooting in 2011:
Jared Loughner is charged with killing six people and injuring 14. He was also accused of shooting a U.S. Congresswoman and a federal judge.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords can respond to simple commands.
According to the United Nations-led peacekeeping operation, three people were killed in a clash between the Sudanese army, and the Sudan Liberation Movement rebel group in north Darfur.
Two police officers and a civilian are killed by a suicide bomber. Separately, three policemen were also killed in a friendly fire incident when Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Afghanistan.
Three rockets are fired by the Palestinians from Gaza. They land in Israel's Ashkelon area, just after IDF soldiers killed a 65-year-old farmer and bombed two Gaza Strip sites.
ETA declares a ceasefire that is permanent and general, which the international community will verify.
War in North-West Pakistan :: Tens to thousands gather in Karachi, Pakistan, to demand Mumtaz Qadri's release. Mumtaz was charged with killing Salman Taseer (provincial governor of Punjab) who campaigned for the amendment of Pakistan's blasphemy law.
Turkey may demolish a huge sculpture that was meant to symbolise friendship between Turkey, Armenia, and Kars.
After the Dhaka Stock Exchange's collapse by 9.25% within an hour, trading is stopped. Investors protest and clash with police.
Guido Mantega, Brazilian Finance Minister, moves to protect the Brazilian real amid concerns raised in the "Financial Times" about currency manipulation by the United States and China.
U.S. chemical giant DuPont acquires Danisco, a Danish food ingredient-enzyme company, for $5.8billion.
As heavy flooding continues in Queensland, Australia, at least eight people have died and scores more are missing. (Radio Australia),
Pope Benedict XVI calls Pakistan to repeal its Blasphemy Law, which carries the death penalty for insulting Prophet Muhammad.
EU Envoys to the Middle East have urged Brussels to recognize East Jerusalem as the future capital for a Palestinian state.
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President, responds to Jose Miguel Insulza's criticisms by saying that the Organization of American States is interfering with Venezuela's internal affairs. Insulza was referred to as an ampquotspokesman for the empireampquot during a radio speech.
Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced today to 11 years imprisonment and is prohibited from traveling or practicing law for 20 years. France condemned the sentence as "deeply disturbing" and demanded the release of Sotoudeh, and Shiva Nazar-Ahari who was sentenced for four years and 74 lashes.
Interpol has placed 47 Saudis on its most-wanted List after Saudi Arabia accuses them.
36 people were killed, including 20 police officers, as South Sudan votes for independence referendum.
After the general elections of last year, Burma's new parliament will convene on 31 January.
Tunisia's President Zine El Abidine Ben Al has announced that 300,000 more jobs will be created after the unrest in Tunisia.
Former Republican Majority Leader in the United States House of Representatives Tom DeLay was sentenced to three year imprisonment for money laundering. (New York Post)
Over 150 Israeli university lecturers support boycotting the University Centre of Samaria, Ariel. This is due to concerns about the ampquotunbearably severe conditionsampquot that Palestinians live in nearby. Ariel is also an illegal settlementampquot that blocks the establishment of an independent Palestinian State.
For the second consecutive year, Lionel Messi from Argentina wins FIFA Ballon d'Or for his performance as the world's best football player.
To win the 2011 BCS National Championship Game, the Auburn Tigers defeated the Oregon Ducks.
Aftermath of Tucson shooting in 2011: Jared Loughner is charged with killing six people and injuring 14. He was also accused of wounding fourteen others, including a federal judge. (CBC)Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords can respond to simple commands.
Over 150 Israeli university lecturers support boycotting the University Centre of Samaria, Ariel. This is due to concerns about "unbearably cruel conditions" for Palestinians living near the University Centre of Samaria. Ariel is also an illegal settlement and a roadblock to the establishment of a Palestinian independent state.
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January 10, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 10, 2011?

Margaret Whiting
American singer (Born 1924).
María Elena Walsh
Juanito Navarro

Other January 10th famous deaths

Spalding Gray
American entertainer, a humorist, satirist and stage monologist.
Paul Lynde
American actor of stage, film and TV from the time of his Broadway debut in 1952.
Richard Boone
American actor best known as Paladin, the cultured gun-fighter in his TV series, "Have Gun, Will Travel," 1958-1960.
Juliet Berto
Screenwriter / actress (Bastienne Bastien), dies at 42.

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January 10, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

January 10, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 10, 2011?

The day of the week was Monday.

January 10th marks the 9th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 355 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 2011 calendar

January	2011
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
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