What happened on Friday July 10, 2020?

About July 10th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a presidential decree converting Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia from a museum back to a mosque. This controversial decision came after a court annulled the 1934 decree that had previously transformed the iconic Byzantine basilica into a secular museum, sparking international debate about cultural heritage and religious symbolism.
  • Day of the week: July 10th, 2020 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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July 10, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 10, 2020:

  • Hagia Sophia Converted Back to Mosque Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a presidential decree converting Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia from a museum back to a mosque. This controversial decision came after a court annulled the 1934 decree that had previously transformed the iconic Byzantine basilica into a secular museum, sparking international debate about cultural heritage and religious symbolism.
  • Hagia Sophia Converted Back to Mosque Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a presidential decree converting Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia from a museum back to a mosque. This controversial decision came after a court annulled the 1934 decree that had previously transformed the iconic Byzantine basilica into a secular museum, sparking international debate about cultural heritage and religious symbolism.
  • Anti-Government Protests in Mali Turn Violent Malian police escalated tensions during anti-government protests in Bamako by deploying tear gas and opening fire on demonstrators who had occupied the national parliament building and the state broadcaster's offices. The violent confrontation resulted in at least one fatality, highlighting the political instability in the West African nation.
  • Anti-Government Protests in Mali Turn Violent Malian police escalated tensions during anti-government protests in Bamako by deploying tear gas and opening fire on demonstrators who had occupied the national parliament building and the state broadcaster's offices. The violent confrontation resulted in at least one fatality, highlighting the political instability in the West African nation.
  • Dame Vera Lynn Military Funeral Dame Vera Lynn, the beloved British singer known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' who boosted morale during World War II, received a military funeral in East Sussex, England. The ceremony took place on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, honoring her significant cultural and historical contribution during wartime.
  • Dame Vera Lynn Military Funeral Dame Vera Lynn, the beloved British singer known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' who boosted morale during World War II, received a military funeral in East Sussex, England. The ceremony took place on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, honoring her significant cultural and historical contribution during wartime.

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July 10, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 10, 2020?


July 10, 2020 was a Friday and it was the 192nd day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 2020 can also be written as 7/10/2020 in the US and as 10/7/2020 in UK and Europe.

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July 10, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 10, 2020:

  • Jack Charlton

    Legendary English footballer who played for Leeds United and the national team, later becoming a successful manager.

  • Lara van Ruijven

    Dutch short track speed skater (b. 1992).

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July 10, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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July 10, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 10, 2020 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 2020 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 July 10, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 11:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 2020.

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How old is someone born on July 10, 2020?


Someone born on July 10, 2020 is:

4 years 9 months old,

or 57 months and 16 days old,

or 250 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1751 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 2020?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 10, 2020.

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