Friday April 16, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/16/2010, UK date format: 16/4/2010

April 16th, 2010 was the 106th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aries. The day of the week was Friday.

The number one song in US was Rude Boy by Rihanna.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Caught by Harlan Coben was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Las Aparicio. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dofus Arena or 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 16 across the years or at April 2010 calendar.

April 16, 2010 Events

What happened on April 16, 2010?

Historical Events

Goldman Sachs Group was charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with fraud for marketing a subprime loan product. Goldman Sachs shares fell 12.8 percent to close at $160.70, $23.57 below the New York Stock Exchange.
Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted:
As a result of the huge cloud of ash that has been blown from Iceland, travel chaos is spreading across Europe.
The UK's National Air Traffic Service confirms that flight restrictions will remain in effect until at least 07:00 tomorrow.
Ireland has opened its airspace and transatlantic flights are resumed from Dublin Airport. Only a small portion of the south coast is still closed.
According to the BBC, many European airlines have seen their share prices fall as a result.
Due to the eruption, Jens Stoltenberg is still in New York City as Prime Minister of Norway.
2010 Yushu earthquake
Premier Wen Jiabao visits the earthquake zone after postponing a planned visit to Brunei Indonesia, Myanmar, and Indonesia. President Hu Jintao calls Presidents Chile and Venezuela to postpone their trips to these countries.
Roman Catholic Church Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program:
Benedict is preparing for a trip in Malta, his first overseas trip in 2010. This is where abuse survivors want to meet him.
The Government of Ireland has announced a statutory fund of EUR110 millions for children who have been abused in institutions.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict:
The Arab League expresses ampquotgreatampquot concern over Israeli ampquotaggressionampquot in the Gaza Strip, stating that human rights are being breached.
Two Palestinian vehicles were set on fire by settlers in protest against Israel's temporary freeze on construction in the West Bank.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran, writes to President Barack Obama asking for cooperation between the two nations.
The victims of India's recent severe storm attacked officials and raided an aid storage facility, angered at the slow response.
In a suicide attack at Quetta hospital, at least ten people are killed and 35 more are injured.
Seven candidates are participating in the live televised debate on Turkish Cypriot TV about Sunday's presidential election in Northern Cyprus.
UK general election countdown:
According to public polls, Clegg has won the election debate.
After he left Kyrgyzstan to go to Kazakhstan, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was forced to resign due the popular protests in his capital and north.
Brasilia hosts the 2010 BRIC Summit amid growing cooperation and calls to play a larger role.
Arisman Pongruangrong, a senior red-shirt leader, climbs down a rope in an attempt to escape an attempted arrest by Thai security forces. They are occupying Thaksin Shinawatra’s SC Park Hotel in Bangkok. He urges protesters not to use Ratchaprasong as "human shields".
Lady Gaga becomes the "Queen" of YouTube with over one billion views.
Ryanair, Europe's biggest low-cost carrier cancels all flights from Ireland, Britain and Denmark to and from Sweden, Norway, Sweden and Belgium until Monday at 12:00 GMT. CEO Michael O'Leary describes the situation as "unprecedented".
Although the World Health Organisation doesn't know how the ash might affect human health, they advise Europeans to remain indoors if at all possible.
Officials have reported that the death toll from Wednesday's earthquake in China, 2010 Yushu, has now reached 1144. Reports indicate that 417 more people remain unaccounted for. (BBC)Premier Wen Jiabao visits the earthquake zone after postponing a planned visit to Brunei Indonesia, Myanmar, and Indonesia. President Hu Jintao calls Presidents Chile and Venezuela to postpone their trips to these countries.
Officials have reported that the death toll from Wednesday's earthquake in China has now reached 1144. An additional 417 people are still unaccounted for.
Child sexual abuse in Roman Catholic Church: Benedict is preparing for a trip in Malta, his first overseas trip in 2010. He will be meeting survivors of abuse. (euronews). (Voice of America). The Government of Ireland has announced a statutory fund of EUR110 millions for victims of abuse as children.
Conflict between Israel and Palestine:: A dismembered body of a Palestinian fighter who was killed in Israeli gunfire in Gaza Strip has been recovered. (Al Jazeera). (The Washington Post). The Arab League expressed "great" concern about Israeli "aggression" within the Gaza Strip. It stated that human rights were being violated. Two Palestinian vehicles were set on fire by protestors against Israel's temporary blockade of West Bank construction.
It was found that the body of a Palestinian fighter who was killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza Strip has been dismembered.
Gary Jackson, ex-president of Blackwater Worldwide (Xe Services LLC), a US private security company, is indicted along with four other former employees on federal weapons charges.
Goldman Sachs is being charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with defrauding investors.
Ehud Olmert, former Israeli Prime Minister, is named as the main suspect in "one the most serious corruption scandals in Israel’s history".
The United Nations commission that investigated the circumstances and events surrounding Benazir Bhoutto's assassination submits its report. It states that the murder was "avoidable" while the inquiry was bungled.
UK general election countdown.: Gordon Brown and David Cameron both admitted that Nick Clegg (leader of the Liberal Democrats) made a strong case for his party during last night's election discussion. Public polls indicate that Clegg won last night's election debate.
Gordon Brown and David Cameron both admitted that Nick Clegg (leader of the Liberal Democrats) made a strong case for his party during last night's election debate.
After the landmark five-day multi-party election, vote counting in Sudan begins.
Al-Qaeda is said to have released an Italian couple they held since December 2009.
According to reports, Mohammad Khatami (ex-president of Iran) has been banned from leaving the country.
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States, calls on Israel and Palestine to continue to work for peace.
General Motors turns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze at 12 MPH to test its ability to handle a crash on FMVSS214 standards.
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April 16, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Other April 16th famous birthdays

Pope Benedict XVI
Selena (singer)
Olivia Del Rio
Akon
American singer and song writer.

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April 16, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 16, 2010?

Rasim Delic
Bosnian war criminal and chief of military staff (Born 1949).

Other April 16th famous deaths

Stavros Niarchos
Greek entrepreneur and international shipping magnate.
David Lean
English director, screenwriter, and editor.
Rosalind Franklin
English biophysicist, chemist, and academic (d. 1958).
Ralph Ellison
American critic and author (d. 1994).

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April 16, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

Who should a Aries marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Tiger

Element: Metal

Tiger personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 16, 2010 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 16, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 16, 2010?

The day of the week was Friday.

April 16th marks the 105th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 259 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2010 calendar

April	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

April 16, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 16, 2010?

Holidays

Blessed HervT of Tours
Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints

Saint Paternus
Saint Bernadette
Saint Turibius
Saint Fructuosus
Saint Drogo.
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304

Music charts

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