Saturday October 16, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/16/2010, UK date format: 16/10/2010

October 16th, 2010 was the 289th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Saturday.

The number one song in US was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Bad Blood by John Sandford was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Gigantic. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Date Warp or Ace Combat: Joint Assault.

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 October 16 across the years or at October 2010 calendar.

October 16, 2010 Events

What happened on October 16, 2010?

Historical Events

Three explosions rocked Kandahar in southern Afghanistan, killing at least four and injuring two more.
Senior United Nations envoy Roger Meece calls the scale of sexual attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ampquotenormousampquot. In the country's east, more than 15,000 rapes were committed last year.
Oscar Wilde gets a Google Doodle to commemorate his 156th birthday. It features a portrait taken from his novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray".
Expo 2010 Shanghai saw more than 64 million visitors, breaking the previous record for the largest World's Fairs.
Dubai World Trade Centre celebrates 30th anniversary of GITEX technology week.
2010 strikes in France: Thousands more students protest against the government's pension reform plans Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is running low on fuel, despite government calls for people to "not panic"
Near Portovelo, two of the four Ecuadorean gold miners trapped are dead.
At least 20 people are killed in a gas explosion at a Chinese coal mine located in Henan province. 17 more are listed as missing.
28 of the 33 miners who were rescued from the 2010 Copiapo mining accident were secretly released from Chilean hospitals. Two others are still inside.
China launches a diplomatic campaign against the publication of U.N. reports that claim that Chinese ammunition was shipped to Darfur in violation of U.N. Sanctions.
The United Nations urges everyone to unite against food insecurity on World Food Day. One billion people still live without food.
As Israel looks for new air links after its dispute with Turkey, the Israeli Air Force and Hellenic Air Force team up to perform manoeuvres that involve helicopters and jets.
Zambia is investigating an incident in Zambia where managers of a Chinese-owned mine shot and wounded at most 11 miners who objected to their working conditions.
44 persons were arrested in connection to violence committed during the second phase in Uttar Pradesh's panchayat elections.
Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd, Environment and Water Minister in Dubai, greets Sheikha Fatima upon her appointment as FAO Goodwill Ambassador.
Georgia's parliament votes 112-4 to approve 44 amendments to its constitution.
The Government of India launches an investigation into allegations of corruption at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi.
Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, stated that the power sharing agreement with Morgan Tsvangirai shouldn't be extended beyond its expiration date in four months.
The Elders send a delegation to Gaza Strip to inspect conditions and express disapproval at the Israeli restrictions. Tomorrow, Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States, will join them.
Scientists have discovered a new species of snailfish in the Peru-Chile trench, south-east Pacific Ocean.
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October 16, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Other October 16th famous birthdays

John Mayer
American producer and singer.
Andrei Chikatilo
Ukrainian-Russian serial killer (d. 1994).
Elie Semoun
Christophe Maé
French pop singer, born to a pastry chef, he learned to play the guitare, harmonica and violin very early.

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How old am I?

If October 16, 2010 is your birthday you are 12 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 16.

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October 16, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 16, 2010?

Other October 16th famous deaths

Peggy Ann Garner
Actress (Ford Theater), died at 53 from cancer.
Arthur Grumiaux
Belgian pianist and violinist (d. 1986).
Art Blakey
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Drummer (Billyeckstine Band, Jazz Messengers).
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
High ranking Nazi Germany official during World War II.

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October 16, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

Who should a Libra marry?

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Tiger

Element: Metal

Tiger personality

Find out your Moon Sign

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

October 16, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 16, 2010?

The day of the week was Saturday.

October 16th marks the 288th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 76 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2010 calendar

October	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	31

October 16, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 16, 2010?

Observances

World Food Day [FAO]

Music charts

What was the number one song on October 16, 2010? Which were the top hits on October 16, 2010?
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