What happened on Thursday December 16, 2010?

Here's what happened on December 16, 2010:

• Mohamed Bouazizi's Self-Immolation Sparks Tunisian Revolution Mohamed Bouazizi's dramatic act of self-immolation in Tunisia triggered a significant political uprising known as the Tunisian Revolution, which subsequently catalyzed widespread protests across the Middle East during 2010-2011.
• European Court Challenges Irish Abortion Law The European Court of Human Rights rules that Ireland's ban on abortion in life-threatening situations is illegal, marking a significant moment in reproductive rights legislation.
• Julian Assange Seeks Bail Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, appears before the British High Court of Justice to apply for bail in relation to sexual assault charges.
• Larry King Live Final Episode After 25 years of broadcasting, the iconic CNN talk show 'Larry King Live' airs its final episode, concluding a significant era in television journalism.
• US Governor Visits North Korea Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, travels to Pyongyang to engage with North Korean officials regarding the current geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Events in 2010

December 16, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 2010

December 16, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 16, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.92
• Apple AAPL: opens at $321.09
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.76
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.53
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.84

Exchange Rates on December 16, 2010:

• 1 USD = 83.98 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0062 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9642 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.6645 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.22 JPY

December 16, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 350th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 2010 can also be written as 12/16/2010 in the US and as 16/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

Famous people died on December 16, 2010:

• Ayinde Barrister

  Nigerian fuji musician (b. 1948).

• Melvin E. Biddle

  American soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1923).

• Ramadan Abdel Mansour
• Mengistu Worku

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Katy Perry - Firework
2. P!nk - Raise Your Glass
3. Rihanna - What's My Name?
4. The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
5. Bruno Mars - Grenade

December 16, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
2. Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
3. Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
4. Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces
5. Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 16, 2010! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

December 16, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 2010 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:01 pm and setting at 03:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 2010.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 2010

Your place in the Universe on December 16, 2010

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 16, 2010 is:

14 years 4 months old,

or 172 months and 7 days old,

or 748 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5242 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 2010?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 2010.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.