Tuesday August 17, 2010: on this day

August 17, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 2010 can also be written as 8/17/2010 in the US and as 17/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 2010:

• In two explosions that occurred in pyatigorsk in russia's north caucasus, at least one person was killed and 20 were injured.
• The united states confirmed the existence of videotapes – found under a central intelligence agency desk - from the 2002 interrogation of a suspect that the country had held at a secret prison.
• Hezbollah claims it has provided evidence that implicates israel in the assassination attempt on rafic hariri, then prime minister of lebanon, in 2005.
• Ugandan lawmaker says the army committed atrocities against civilians living in karamoja as part of a disarmament exercise.
• Iraq
• After a fuel truck bomb explodes in baghdad's shiite area, at least 8 people are killed and 44 others are injured,
• A palestinian man in ramallah threatens the destruction of the turkish embassy in tel aviv, israel, if he is not granted asylum. but security personnel shoot him.
• An archaeologist in afghanistan finds the remains of a buddhist temple south of kabul.
• Fiji officially recognizes the term "fijian", as the name for all of the island's inhabitants, including indo-fijians. the term was used previously only to describe indigenous people.
• A f4-f4 aircraft of the islamic republic of iran air force crashes in bushehr, southern iran; both pilots are uninjured.
• Tornado has struck the south-west part of lithuania near rusne (delfi).
• After hitting a sewage truck at a level crossing, a train in sudbury, suffolk crashes into a building, injuring 18. main article: sudbury train accident 2010.
• 1000 protesters on easter island were evicted by the chilean military.
• Three more cuban dissidents have been released on humanitarian grounds and are now reunited with their families in madrid.
• Legal work permits palestinian refugees in lebanon
• A u.s. report claims that that the chinese military has been secretly expanding the u.s. asks for dialogue with china to avert a ampquotmiscalculatedampquot response.
• Two jordanian peacekeepers, two of whom were kidnapped by the joint african union-united nations force in darfur (sudan), are now free.
• A kenyan national was arrested by tanzanian police for trying to sell an albino-man.
• The ninth circuit court of appeals has blocked the continuation of same-sex marriage in california until it is determined whether a ban on the practice is constitutional.
• Rod blagojevich, the former governor of illinois, was found guilty by a federal jury of lying to united states federal bureau of investigation. the jury is still deliberating on 23 other charges. (chicago tribune),
• Three-week dispute between protesters in potosi, bolivia and the bolivian government is resolved
• Eden aberjil, a former soldier in israel, is being criticized for posting photos on facebook showing her smiling with bound and blindfolded palestinian prisoners.
• Nicolas anelka is banned by the french football federation for 18 france games. patrice evra gets 5 france games. franck ribery gets 3 and jeremy toulalan gets 1. eric abidal, on the other hand, escapes punishment for his role as the key player in the fifa world cup player strike of 2010.
• Henrietta rushwaya, chief executive of zimbabwe football association (zifa), is facing charges in connection to match-fixing allegations.
• A dna test has determined that bobby fischer, the chess champion, is not the father of a filipino 9-year-old girl.
• Iraq: a suicide bombing at an iraqi army recruitment centre in baghdad (iraq) has resulted in the deaths of at least 61 and more than 100 others. (france 24). (voice of america), (ap via new york times). a fuel truck bomb explodes in a shiite area of baghdad, killing at least 8 and wounding 44.
• A suicide bombing at an iraqi army recruitment centre in baghdad, iraq has claimed the lives of at least 61 and more than 100 others.
• Romania expressed dismay at russia's arrest and expulsion of one of its diplomats. it is now expected to do the exact same in return.

August 17, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.49
• Apple AAPL: opens at $250.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.71
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.83

Exchange Rates on August 17, 2010:

• 1 USD = 85.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0326 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0433 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.793 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.21 JPY

August 17, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Le Mans : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Nimes : 2 - 1
• Chateauroux - Le Havre : 2 - 1
• Dijon - Sedan : 1 - 1
• Grenoble - Angers : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Monaco - Montpellier : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Wimbledon - Histon : 2 - 0
• Altrincham - Darlington : 2 - 2
• Barrow - Gateshead : 1 - 3
• Bath City - Rushden & D : 2 - 1
• Cambridge - Crawley Town : 2 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 12:17 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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or 164 months and 2 days old,

or 713 weeks and 3 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 2010?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 2010.

Famous people died on August 17, 2010:

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

• Macklan Frost

  Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

• Kaisy Montgomery

  Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

• Jymir Brown

  Famous for his thought-provoking plays that challenge societal norms.

• Arriona Jones

  Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

• Francesco Cossiga

  Italian politician who established a transitional centerist government that unified various parties in 1979.

• Edwin Morgan

  Scottish poet and translator, known for his experimental poetry.

• Agla Marsili
• Frank Kermode
• Alfredo De Poi
• Bill Millin
• François Marcantoni
• Alejandro Maclean
• Ludvík Kundera

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Beyla Gershwin

  Beyla Gershwin was an American composer and pianist, known for her contributions to the American musical theater.

• Ardenia Hall

  Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

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Holidays on August 17, 2010:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
3. Taylor Swift - Mine
4. Katy Perry - California Gurls
5. Enrique Iglesias - I Like It

August 17, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Usher - There Goes My Baby
2. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
3. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Ride
4. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - Miss Me
5. Nicki Minaj - Your Love

August 17, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 17, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
2. Juanes - Yerbatero
3. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
4. Camila - Alejate De Mi
5. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos