What happened on Wednesday November 17, 2010?

About November 17th, 2010, in brief:

  • Historical events: CERN researchers successfully trapped 38 antihydrogen atoms for approximately one-sixth of a second, marking a groundbreaking milestone in scientific research. This achievement represents the first time humans have managed to capture and hold antimatter, potentially opening new avenues for understanding the fundamental properties of matter and the universe.
  • Day of the week: November 17th, 2010 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: What's My Name? by Rihanna
  • Popular movie: Alice in Wonderland directed by Tim Burton

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November 17, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 17, 2010:

  • CERN Traps Antihydrogen Atoms CERN researchers successfully trapped 38 antihydrogen atoms for approximately one-sixth of a second, marking a groundbreaking milestone in scientific research. This achievement represents the first time humans have managed to capture and hold antimatter, potentially opening new avenues for understanding the fundamental properties of matter and the universe.
  • US House Leadership Elections Leadership elections were held in the United States House of Representatives. Nancy Pelosi was elected as the Democratic Minority Leader, while John Boehner was set to become the new Speaker of the House, marking a significant shift in congressional leadership following the midterm elections.
  • Guinea's First Democratic Election Sparks Riots Violent riots erupted in Conakry, Guinea's capital, following the election of Alpha Condé as the country's first democratically elected president. At least nine people were killed during the unrest, highlighting the political tensions and challenges in the transition to democratic governance.
  • Germany Heightens Airport Security Germany increased police security presence at international airports after identifying 'concrete indications' of a potential terrorist attack planned for November. This proactive measure underscores the ongoing global concerns about terrorism and national security.
  • Terrorism Conviction in US Court Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani was convicted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for conspiracy related to the 1998 United States Embassy Bombings in Tanzania and Kenya, representing a significant legal outcome in counterterrorism efforts.
  • Chicago Climate Exchange Closes The Chicago Climate Exchange announced the shutdown of its cap-and-trade market due to the failure of supporting legislation in the U.S. Senate. This development reflects the challenges in implementing comprehensive climate change policies.
  • Roman Settlement Discovered in London An ancient Roman settlement was unearthed at a London construction site, revealing human remains and artifacts that provide valuable insights into the city's rich historical past. This archaeological discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into Roman-era urban life.

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November 17, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on November 17, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.84
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $301.20
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.49

Exchange Rates on November 17, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 83.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0246 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9914 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6425 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.53 JPY
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What day of the week was November 17, 2010?


November 17, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 321st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 2010 can also be written as 11/17/2010 in the US and as 17/11/2010 in UK and Europe.

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November 17, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 17, 2010:

  • Olavo Rodrigues Barbosa

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November 17, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 17, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 15th and November 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 2010 was What's My Name? by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

  1. - What's My Name? youtube
  2. - Like A G6 youtube
  3. - Just The Way You Are youtube
  4. - Only Girl (In The World) youtube
  5. - We R Who We R youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - Deuces
  3. - No Hands
  4. - Right Above It
  5. - Aston Martin Music
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November 17, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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November 17, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 17, 2010 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:07 pm and setting at 03:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Nov 21, 2010.

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How old is someone born on November 17, 2010?


Someone born on November 17, 2010 is:

14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 27 days old,

or 756 weeks

or 5292 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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