Saturday August 14, 2010: on this day

August 14, 2010 was the 226th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 14, 2010 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 14, 2010, who was born and died on August 14, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Offspring) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 2010?


August 14, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 226th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2010 can also be written as 8/14/2010 in the US and as 14/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 14, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 2010:

  • Officially, the 2010 summer youth olympic games, the first ever youth olympics, begin in singapore.
  • Six eritrean migrants trying to enter israel are killed by border guards from egypt and smugglers.
  • During protests in kashmir, 2 more people were killed.
  • 16 people are shot to death by gunmen in balochistan, pakistan. they were killed in quetta and aab-e-ghum.
  • Lebanon shoots and kills abd-al-rahman awad (the suspected leader of fatah al-islam),
  • 6 police officers are killed in 2 attacks on baghdad. 2 bodies are set on fire in public.
  • Three children were injured when a wheelie container exploded in lurgan county armagh.
  • Two unamid peacekeepers were abducted by armed men in nyala, darfur region of sudan.
  • Zsa zsa gabor, a hungarian actress, is being rehospitalised for an emergency operation just days after she was released.
  • An anti-online data treatment proposal is resisted by a rally held outside google's california offices.
  • Niger, a member of the united nations, is facing its worst hunger crisis since 2005, when thousands died from starvation.
  • China declares a day of national mourning for victims of mudslides that occurred in the northwest region of the country. the death toll has risen to 1,239.
  • 2010 pakistan floods
  • Robert zoellick, president of the world bank, estimates that the floods in pakistan in 2010 caused $1 billion worth of crop damage.
  • Yusuf raza gilani, pakistan's prime minister, estimates that the floods have affected 20 million people.
  • According to the united nations, relief efforts have not reached six million people.
  • Russia declares it is gradually bringing under control the russian wildfires of 2010.
  • 9 people were injured when a bridge collapsed from the gungahlin drive extension to the barton highway, canberra, australian capital territory.
  • A vehicle collides with a crowd at the california 200 offroad racing event, near lucerne valley in california. twelve people are injured and eight are killed.
  • Release uri brodsky
  • Uri brodsky released: officials from the united arab emirates expressed concern following the release by germany of suspected israeli spy uri brdsky. he is believed to be linked with the killing of mahmoud al-mabhouh, a dubai resident. (aljazeera).brodsky is believed to have returned to israel.
  • According to reports, brodsky has returned to israel.
  • Fiji announces it is seeking observer status within asean following its suspension from pacific islands forum. timor-leste wants to join the melanesian spearhead group.
  • European politicians including jean-marie le pen, adam walker and adam steiner visited yasukuni shrine, tokyo. this shrine has been an important point in international relations between japan, korea and china.
  • United states prosecutors are looking into whether the louis berger group charged the u.s. agency for international development for projects related to foreign aid.
  • Somalia's court imprisons and fines abdifatah jama mire, a radio journalist, for broadcasting an interview with puntland militia leader.
  • The sudan people's liberation army/movement warns against the delay of the independence referendum in southern sudan unless the country's electoral committee resolves an internal dispute.
  • After his death on thursday, guido de marco (former president of malta) is now in state. on monday, a state funeral will be held.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states
  • Obama takes a dip in panama city, florida while on holiday. this is supposedly to prove that the gulf of mexico can be safely swum following the deepwater horizon oil disaster.
  • A meeting was held in vavuniya, the northernmost part of the island by a sri lankan government committee that is investigating the sri lankan civil war's last years.
  • A study by purdue university suggests that the 2010 haiti earthquake was caused by an unknown fault line. this is in contrast to what was originally thought.
  • The 2010 summer youth olympics begins in singapore. it features 3,531 athletes between 14 and 18 years old from 204 national olympic committees.
  • After cheuk woon yee, a hong kong player, is injured in the lower left leg during a game against the netherlands, the 2010 women's baseball world cup has been suspended. hong kong is forced to withdraw.
  • Ten teams will be competing for the 2010 world blind football championship in hereford, united kingdom.
  • 9 people are killed in clashes in puntland.
  • 4 people are shot to death in buffalo, new york. 3 other victims sustained injuries.
  • Gabon has signed over us$4 billion of infrastructure contracts with indian, singaporean and other companies on the eve its 50th anniversary of independence.
  • The un confirms that there was a first case of cholera at mingora, swat district. many more are possible.
  • Three days of follow-up to the united nations fact finding mission in gaza, a united nations delegation has arrived in gaza.
  • Spain extradites rifat hadziahmetovic to japan, an alleged member the pink panthers, in connection to a jewel robbery that took place in tokyo in 2007.
  • Venice's court releases nizamettin toguc (a senior member the kurdistan workers party (pkk), wanted by turkey).
  • A number of political parties in azerbaijan released a statement condemning the baku yasamal court's ruling against 15 shia muslims who were arrested while practicing their religion in baku in february.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states: as he supports plans to build a mosque at new york city, obama declares that america's commitment to religious freedom "must be unshakeable". (bbc)obama takes a dip in the gulf of mexico while on holiday in panama city, florida. this is allegedly to prove that swimming is safe after the deepwater horizon oil disaster.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states declares that america's commitment to religious freedom "must be unshakeable" and he supports plans to build a mosque here in new york city.
  • Mononucleosis is a condition that affects tennis player andy roddick.
  • Premieres at toonzai of teenage mutant ninja turtles - back to the sewer and dinosaur king, sonic x. cubix: robots for everyone and yu-gi-oh! 5d's
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August 14, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Germinal : 4 - 0
  • Gent - Eupen : 2 - 1
  • Kortrijk - St Truiden : 2 - 0
  • Mechelen - Lierse : 1 - 0
  • Standard - Lokeren : 3 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Arles - Lens : 0 - 1
  • Brest - Auxerre : 1 - 1
  • Lorient - Nice : 1 - 2
  • Nancy - Rennes : 0 - 3
  • St Etienne - Sochaux : 3 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Crystal Palace : 1 - 0
  • Derby - Cardiff : 1 - 2
  • Doncaster - Bristol City : 1 - 1
  • Ipswich - Burnley : 1 - 1
  • Leicester - Middlesbrough : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crawley Town - Grimsby : 0 - 1
  • Darlington - Newport County : 1 - 0
  • Gateshead - Kettering Town : 0 - 0
  • Hayes & Yeading - Bath City : 2 - 1
  • Histon - Barrow : 3 - 1
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August 14, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 14, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

32%

The moon phase on August 14, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 2010 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 August 14, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 10:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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Who was born on August 14, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 14th

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August 14, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 14 days old,

or 710 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4975 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2010?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 14, 2010.

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August 14, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 2010:

  • Jacere Fernandez

    Pioneering chemist known for contributions to materials science.

  • Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey Lincoln was a renowned jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Herman Leonard

    Known for his iconic jazz photography.

  • Rallis Kopsidis

    Greek writer (born 1929).

  • Tahar Wattar

    Algerian novelist (born 1936).

  • Jeny de los Reyes Aguilar
  • Alberto Müller Rojas
  • Moshe Lewin
  • Alain Vogin
  • Mario Gavilán

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 14th

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August 14, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 2010:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 14, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 14, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - California Gurls
  3. - Dynamite
  4. - Airplanes
  5. - I Like It

August 14, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 14, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  3. - Find Your Love
  4. - Ride
  5. - Your Love

August 14, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 14, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 14, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 14, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  3. - Yerbatero
  4. - Alejate De Mi
  5. - Al Menos

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August 14, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

August 14, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Offspring

Offspring

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten

Grandma's House

Grandma's House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Paul D. Hannah

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Universal Studios

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

Norman

Norman

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

August 14, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Star Island by Carl Hiaasen

Star Island

By:

Cherry Pye, a 22-year old pop star (nee Cheryl Bunterman), is about to make a comeback after her recent drug-and alcohol disaster.

Queen Of The Night by J. A. Jance

Queen Of The Night

By:

"J.A. Jance is one of the most Chattanooga Times best--if it's the best Chattanooga TimesIn queen of the Night, New York Times bestseller J.A. Jance welcomes back the Walker family, introduced in Hour of the Hunter.

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

By:

WHAT? . . A RIOT! Chelsea Handler's irreverent wit makes life more funny. Is there anyone else who would send emails to all her staff in order to get rid of the dumbest people she meets? The #1 bestselling author …

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHer real name was Henrietta Lacks. Scientists call her HeLa. Her cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge and became one of the most important records in black tobacco farming.

Empire Of The Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne

Empire Of The Summer Moon

By:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a historical account that vividly depicts the 40-year struggle between Comanche Indians, white settlers, and the American West.

August 14, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cause of Death: Can you Catch the Killer?

Cause of Death: Can you Catch the Killer?

Platform: iOS

Genre: Interactive fiction, Visual Novel

Cladun: This is an RPG

Cladun: This is an RPG

Platform: PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Store)

Genre: Action, role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

Dante's Inferno

Dante's Inferno

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Hack and slash, action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Bejeweled Blitz

Bejeweled Blitz

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Facebook Connect, Xbox Live Arcade, Android

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Crystal Monsters

Crystal Monsters

Platform: Nintendo DSiWare, mobile phones (Japan only)

Genre: Role-playing video game

history

Who was the US President on August 14, 2010?

On August 14, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 2010?

On August 14, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 2010?

On August 14, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for August 2010?

August 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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